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The Growth Project — 390 episodes
Growth Spurt: What Are You Waiting For?
Episode 388: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Better
Episode 376: Behind the Scenes of Mental Performance with Ashley McFeeley
Growth Spurt: The Superpower of Doing Nothing
Episode 375: Redefining Success Beyond the Scoreboard with Drake Bernstein
Growth Spurt: One Brave Step
Episode 374: The Skills You Need at Every Stage of Life
Growth Spurt: Confidence Comes After Action
Episode 373: Luck Is a Mindset
Growth Spurt: Patience in the Pursuit
Episode 372: The Psychology of March Madness
Growth Spurt: What It Really Means to Be Competitive
Episode 371: The Myth About Multitasking
Growth Spurt: The Comparison Trap
Episode 370: Lessons from the Olympics
Growth Spurt: Focus
Episode 369: Are You Expecting Too Much?
Growth Spurt: Forgiveness
Episode 368: Fight With What You Have
Growth Spurt: High Standards
Episode 367: Are You Practicing Emotional Fitness?
Growth Spurt: Post-Failure Protocols
Episode 366: The Invisible Curriculum - Education by Example
Growth Spurt: Recovery Routines
Episode 365: Becoming Before Doing
Growth Spurt: Intensity vs. Consistency
Episode 364: Why Boundaries are the Key to Better Time Management
Episode 363: How to Keep Your New Year's Goals From Fading
Episode 362: How to Make Your New Year's Goals Stick
Episode 361: How to Close the Year Well
Episode 360: What Athletes Can Teach Executives About Performance
Episode 359: The Power of Visualization
Episode 358: Finding Your True North with Michelle Seaver
Episode 357: Wanting What You Have (Gratitude Thanksgiving Special)
Episode 356: How to Scale Without Losing Your Why with Kathy Ligon
Episode 355: Why Stress Isn't Always the Enemy
Episode 354: Confidence Isn't Fixed, It's Forged
Episode 353: Understanding Mental Rest and Why It Matters (Part 2)
Episode 352: Understanding Mental Rest and Why It Matters (Part 1)
Episode 351: Meet Dr. Gabriela Caviedes - A New Voice on The Growth Project
Episode 350: Are Dynasties Over in the New Era of College Football?
Episode 349: Behind the Mic - Dr. Cory Shaffer's Story with Dr. Kimberly Shaffer
Episode 348: Culture, Consistency, and Coaching with Brad Brownell
Episode 347: The Psychology of Pitching
Episode 346: How Do You Actually Get Better?
Episode 345: The Success Audit – How Do You Define Success?
Episode 344: From the Gridiron to the Headset with Coach Jim Donnan
Episode 343: The Art and Science of Pitching with Paul Davis
Episode 342: Grit, Growth, and the Game with Coach Will Muschamp
Episode 341: Embracing Change
Episode 340: Flourishing During Stress with Dr. Nathaniel Thom
Episode 339: Misconceptions About Psychological Safety (Part 2)
Episode 338: Misconceptions About Psychological Safety (Part 1)
Episode 337: Coachability is a Competitive Advantage
Episode 336: Afraid to Fail, Afraid to Shine
Episode 335: What Happens After You Reach the Summit?
Episode 334: Mid-Year Reflection
Episode 333: Leading South Carolina's Largest School District with Dr. Burke Royster
Episode 332: Sack the Stigma with Carly Silverstein and Brett Gray
Episode 331: Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam Mentality
Episode 330: Culture is the Advantage with Scott Watkins
Episode 329: Humanizing Business with Sims Key and Alisha Coleman
Episode 328: Break the Scroll with Dr. Kimberly Shaffer
Episode 327: Sixty Days in the Dark (Part 3)
Episode 326: Sixty Days in the Dark (Part 2)
Episode 325: Sixty Days in the Dark (Part 1)
Episode 324: Find Your Hard with Nolan Lennon
Episode 323: "Building Up" with David Wise
Episode 322: Battle-Tested Leadership with Navy Special Operator Oran Feiner
Episode 321: Getting Results with Extreme Commitment
Episode 320: Three Keys to Keeping Composure
Episode 319: Raising Resilient Kids
Episode 318: Overcoming Mental Traps to Strengthen Performance
Episode 317: Answering ChatGPT's Top Questions on Leadership & Adaptability
Episode 316: Escaping the Mediocrity Trap
Episode 315: Transform Stress to Work for You with Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Episode 314: Nike's Principles for Success
Episode 313: Final Thoughts on the 2024 College Football Season
Episode 312: Living Audaciously with Anne Marie Anderson
Episode 311: How to Stick with Your 2025 Goals
Episode 310: Reflections, Resolutions, and Unanswered Questions
Episode 309: Finding Holiday Harmony – Balancing Work and Rest
Episode 308: Balancing Legacy and Innovation with Chris Fay
Episode 307: The Mental Edge Behind Oregon, Georgia, and Clemson's Conference Championship Wins
Episode 306: The Heart of a Champion - Five Markers of Courage
Episode 305: The Benefits of Gratitude - A Timeless Thanksgiving Reflection
Episode 304: Why Gratitude Changes Everything
Episode 303: How to Sustain Success in College Football (and Any Team)
Episode 302: Building a Strong Organizational Identity
Episode 301: Reflections & Revelations – Behind AMPLOS' Impact in College Football and the Vision for The Growth Project
Episode 300: Special Live Recording - Leaders You Might Not Know, But Should
Episode 299: The Art of Leadership with Dr. Katie Nichols
Episode 298: Navigating the Long Game – College Football Week 5 Breakdown
Episode 297: Special Episode on Hurricane Helene - Weathering the Storm and Uniting Through Uncertainty
Episode 296: The Power of Positive Coaching
Episode 295: How Self-Talk Shapes Your Reality
Episode 294: Mastering Workplace Conflict
Episode 293: College Football Week 1 Breakdown for Clemson, Georgia, and Oregon
Episode 292: Winning Isn't For Everyone
Episode 291: Cowgirls Don't Cry with McKee Lowder
Episode 290: Learning to Become a Pro with Olympian Danielle Williams
Episode 289: The Intersection of Joy and Excellence
Episode 288: Nurturing Teamwork as a Core Skill with Marlee Johnson
Episode 287: Naivety is a Superpower
Episode 286: Thrive Under Pressure
Episode 285: Face Fear Fearlessly
Episode 284: Coaching with Joy with Coach Alaura Sharp
Episode 283: Navigating Family Business with Dr. Ron Reece
Episode 282: Mid-Year Goal Reflection
Episode 281: Overcoming Inaction and Excuses
Episode 280: Mastering Narratives with Sports Illustrated Writer Brian Burnsed
Episode 279: Authenticity is the Foundation for Growth with Will Huss and Keith Poole
Episode 278: Behaviors That Kill Your Culture
Episode 277: How Do You Define Success?
Episode 276: Don't Settle for "Kind Of"
Episode 275: Five Keys to Living in "The Gap"
Episode 274: Elevating Performance Through Meditation with Chad McGehee
Episode 273: Why Curiosity Matters
Episode 272: Look Deeper
Episode 271: Entrepreneurial Insights from GenTeal Co-Founder Blake Dubinski
Episode 270: How to Lose Your Edge
Episode 269: Reinvigorate Your Resolutions
Episode 268: The Blueprint for Enhancing Your Hiring Process
Episode 267: Removing Bias in Team Selection
Episode 266: Failure is Necessary
Episode 265: Turning Pain Into Purpose with John "Redd" Martin
Episode 264: Unlocking Human Potential with Clemson Baseball Head Coach Erik Bakich
Episode 263: Proven Strategies to Strengthen Learning on Your Team
Episode 262: The Powerful Science Behind Reading
Episode 261: Oregon Football Quarterback Bo Nix' Formula for Success: Preparation and Humility
Episode 260: Learning from Nick Saban's Playbook for Sustained Success
Episode 259: Enhance Your Life Through Journaling
Episode 258: Strategic Goal Setting for the New Year
Episode 257: How to Position Yourself for Success in 2024
Episode 256: Don't Keep it in Moderation
Episode 255: Skillful Self-Reflection
Episode 254: Reaching Big Dreams by Starting Small
Episode 253: Uncovering the Story with Ken Rosenthal
Episode 252: The Benefits of Gratitude
Episode 251: Ownership Matters
Episode 250: Key Lessons from 250 Episodes
Episode 249: Life's "Almost" Moments
Episode 248: The Transformative Power of Experiential Learning
Episode 247: The Myth of Relentless Commitment with Dr. David Eccles
Episode 246: Balancing Consistency and Intensity to Sustain Success
Episode 245: Using Mnemonic Devices to Bring Vision to Life
Episode 244: Stepping Into Innovation with Nike's Bronson Yim
Episode 243: Do You Really Understand Your Impact on Those Around You?
Episode 242: Transformational Learning and the Hero's Journey
Episode 241: Finding Strength in Mindfulness with Soul Cole
Episode 240: Crafting a Championship Mindset in College Football
Episode 239: Behind the Uniform with Oregon Football's Kenny Farr
Episode 238: Finding the Sweet Spot of Humility
Episode 237: Building an Effective Morning Routine
Episode 236: How to Make a Decision
Episode 235: Burning the Boats with Atlanta Braves Bullpen Coach Drew French
Episode 234: Building Championship Teams and Leading Change with Dr. Hector Morales
Episode 233: You Won't Regret...
Episode 232: Finding Value in Both the "Old" and "New" School Approaches
Episode 231: Sustaining Excellence Over Time
Episode 230: The Journey of Dan Lanning, Oregon Football Head Coach
Episode 229: When Being "Old School" Limits Growth
Episode 228: Investing in Relationships to Forge a Championship Team with Coach Kirby Smart
Episode 227: Conduit of Dreams with Professional Baseball Scout Steve Williams
Episode 226: Building a Sustainable Culture of Excellence with Coach Jimmie Williams
Episode 225: Be Where Your Feet Are with Jack Podlesny
Episode 224: Win the Battle of You vs You
Episode 223: Supercharge Your Productivity
Episode 222: Overcoming Fear for Personal Growth
Episode 221: The Three Types of People That Can Damage Your Organization
Episode 220: Run Your Own Race
Episode 219: Are You Willing to Be Coached?
Episode 218: The Fundamental Differences Between Coaching and Criticizing
Episode 217: Unlocking a Team's Extraordinary Potential with Dr. John Ross
Episode 216: Curiosity Enhances Learning with Dr. Chris Carr
Episode 215: Don't Be Afraid to Say Yes with Kosha Irby
Episode 214: Commitment vs. Obsession
Episode 213: Performance Psychology Q&A with Dr. Milt Lowder
Episode 212: The Psychology of Pain and Resilience with Dr. John Lefebvre
Episode 211: It's All About the Process
Episode 210: Excellence is Expensive
Episode 209: Ten Factors to Drive Success That Require No Talent
Episode 208: A Leader Worth Following - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Episode 207: Success Leaves Clues - Reflecting on Georgia Football's Back-to-Back National Championship Wins
Episode 206: How Failure Can Lead to Success with Atlanta Braves' Kyle Wright
Episode 205: The Best of 2022
Episode 204: Dad Hours with Brandon Swan
Episode 203: How to Be Mediocre
Episode 202: Embracing Blue Sky Thinking with David Baker
Episode 201: Four Ways to Win December
Episode 200: Celebrating the Growth of The Growth Project
Episode 199: Gratitude in Action
Episode 198: The Road to Professional Baseball with Colorado Rockies' Dr. Douglas Chadwick
Episode 197: Season Breakdown with Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider
Episode 196: The Making of a Navy SEAL with Cameron Johnston
Episode 195: Winning at Home
Episode 194: Five Factors That Inhibit a Team Player Mentality
Episode 193: Key Lessons from Top Gun: Maverick
Episode 192: Six Ways Leaders Can Embed Culture
Episode 191: No Limits, No Regrets with Velda Hughes
Episode 190: Impacting the Built Environment with Stuart Wyeth, Ross Kester, and Tyson Smoak
Episode 189: Maintaining Effective Leadership Over 30 Years with Sarah Reesman
Episode 188: Growing Proactively
Episode 187: The Law of Value with Carl Sobocinski
Episode 186: Jay Lowder, Something to Be Proud Of
Episode 185: Own Your Culture with Brett Putter
Episode 184: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Ryan Johnston and Ryan Heafy
Episode 183: The Importance of Checkpoints in Completing Goals
Episode 182: Why Just Thinking Positively Doesn't Always Work
Episode 181: Selecting the Mount Rushmore of Athletes
Episode 180: The Psychology of Shrinking Margins
Episode 179: Changing from the Inside Out
Episode 178: Getting Inside the Mindset of a Trailblazer with Lisa Byington
Episode 177: Colin Powell's Rules of Leadership
Episode 176: The Impact of Organized Youth Sport on Mental Health
Episode 175: How to Change Pace with Summer
Episode 174: The Value of Leading from the Front and the Back
Episode 173: What We Can Learn From the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports
Episode 172: The Importance of Mental Health Awareness
Episode 171: Selecting the Mount Rushmore of Coaches
Episode 170: Leveraging Adversity to Reach the Pinnacle with Spencer Strider
Episode 169: Finding Your Voice with Jeremiah Dew
Episode 168: Living a Life Consistent With Your "Why" with Coach Matt Luke
Episode 167: Making an Impact with Cameron White
Episode 166: Behavior Change for Healthy Living with Steve Benjamin
Episode 165: Pursuing Authenticity with Joe Cummings
Episode 164: The Search for True Purpose with Blaine Larsen
Episode 163: How to Enhance Engagement While Avoiding Burnout
Episode 162: The Power of Inner Belief with Bonnie Bernstein
Episode 161: The True Measure of Success with Ben Martin
Episode 160: Super Bowl Storylines
Episode 159: Lessons Learned from Championship Teams
Episode 158: Why The Office's Michael Scott Is a Leader Worth Following
Episode 157: Success Is All About Relationships with Coach Mike Martin Jr.
Episode 156: Developing Grit and Growth Like a Marine with Dr. Lea Walsh
Episode 155: Failure is Growth with Dr. Kimberly Shaffer
Episode 154: New Year Special - Looking Back to Plan Ahead
Episode 153: AMPLOS Team Series - Part 4 with Dr. Cory Shaffer
Episode 152: Finding Clarity in Your Calling with Coach Bob Richey
Episode 151: Growth, Balance, & Winning a National Championship with George Marks
Episode 150: The Psychology of the Coaching Carousel
Episode 149: AMPLOS Team Series - Part 3 with Dr. Drew Brannon
Episode 148: Thanksgiving Special - Gratitude in Action
Episode 147: AMPLOS Team Series - Part 2 with Dr. Milt Lowder
Episode 146: When One Door Closes, Another One Opens with Kent Barber
Episode 145: AMPLOS Team Series - Part 1 with Dr. Katie Nichols
Episode 144: Maximizing Human Potential with Dr. Angus Mugford
Episode 143: Why Ted Lasso Is a Leader Worth Following
Episode 142: Iron Woman with Jackie Faye
Episode 141: Extraordinary Teams Are Made of Extraordinary Teammates with Joan Ryan
Episode 140: Playing the Hand You're Dealt with Brian Hastings
Episode 139: Being Open to Opportunity with Cindy Miller
Episode 138: Environments Matter
Episode 137: Success & Setbacks - Reflecting on the Clemson/Georgia Football Game
Episode 136: Lifelong Learning with Mike Noonan
Episode 135: Developing Personal Accountability
Episode 134: Finding Your "Why" with William Qualkinbush
Episode 133: How to Beat Burnout with Dr. Bob Eklund
Episode 132: The Olympic Experience with Dorian Scott
Episode 131: The Costs of Leadership with Josh Brooks
Episode 130: Navigating Disappointment
Episode 129: The Link Between Belonging & Psychological Safety
Episode 128: The Power of People-Centered Leadership with Dave Ridley
Episode 127: The Evolution of a Coaching Philosophy with Ken Harnden
Episode 126: Building Buy-In from the Beginning
Episode 125: Three Fundamental Roles of a Father
Episode 124: High Performance with Dr. Brandon Marcello
Episode 123: Team Chemistry with Tom Black
Episode 122: Finding Purpose with Coach Logan Roberts
Episode 121: Co-Creating Greatness with Todd Billingsley
Episode 120: Preparing for Opportunity with Woody McCorvey
Episode 119: Qualities of Elite Organizations
Episode 118: Are You Chasing Success or Perfection with Kelly Gramlich
Episode 117: NHL Player Selection and Team Development with Dr. Aimee Kimball
Episode 116: The Art of Reflection with Harvard Business School Professor Joseph Badaracco
Episode 115: MLB and the Power of Perspective
Episode 114: March Madness & Managing Expectations
Episode 113: Is My Leadership Worth Following with Janna Magette
Episode 112: Reflecting on a Year with COVID-19
Episode 111: Leading the Millennial Generation with Clay Kirkland
Episode 110: The Psychology of Rest with Dr. David Eccles
Episode 109: Approaching Reviews with Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Strength
Episode 108: Would Your Leadership Pass a Reliability Test?
Episode 107: High Performance Environments - A Conversation with Military Special Operators
Episode 106: Why Leadership Retreats Matter
Episode 105: Mastering Focus When It Matters Most
Episode 104: Remembering Kobe Bryant - A Tribute to the Black Mamba
Episode 103: The Leadership Journey with Josh Brooks
Episode 102: Why Your Team Isn't Motivated with Dr. Rick McGuire (Part 2)
Episode 101: Why Your Team Isn't Motivated with Dr. Rick McGuire (Part 1)
Episode 100: Clemson Football's Standard of Excellence with Coach Dabo Swinney
Episode 99: Building a Winning Culture with Coach Jamey Chadwell
Episode 98: How "Supercarriers" Build Performance
Episode 97: How to Build a Championship Team Culture with Remy Tamer
Episode 96: How Gratitude Shapes Our Thinking (Thanksgiving Special)
Episode 95: Blue Oceans, Bold Thinking, and the Courage to Challenge Convention
Episode 94: Burnout and the Importance of Grit
Episode 93: A Comeback Story with Daniel Bard
Episode 92: What Matters Most with Gail Goestenkors
Episode 91: The Power Paradox of Leadership
Episode 90: Breaking Barriers with Coach Rachel Balkovec
Episode 89: Leading with Purpose with Sue Guevara
Episode 88: Understanding Suicide - A Conversation on Hope and Struggle
Episode 87: Attaining Elite Performance with Dr. Erik Korem
Episode 86: Working With Your Emotions, Not Against Them
Episode 85: The Mindset of an Olympian with Sage Watson
Episode 84: High-Performance Leadership (Part 3)
Episode 83: High-Performance Leadership (Part 2)
Episode 82: High Performance Leadership (Part 1)
Episode 81: Building the Skill of Reflection
Episode 80: The Marks of Authentic Leadership with Kaitlyn Cunningham
Episode 79: The Paradox of Growth - Do You Chase It or Let It Happen?
Episode 78: Coaching That Lasts with Mitch Doolittle
Episode 77: Three Lessons From Nike's Breaking2 Documentary
Episode 76: Reclaiming Balance to Be Your Best with Dr. Jordan Cinquino
Episode 75: Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue
Episode 74: Mentorship, Meaning, and Bridging Divides with Rick Woolworth
Episode 73: Learning Requires Humility with Mike Noonan
Episode 72: The Power and Pitfalls of Personality Assessments
Episode 71: Competing and Growing Through Adversity with Heather Bowie Young
Episode 70: Returning Stronger and Thriving Through Transition
Episode 69: Performance Slumps with Dr. Kimberly Shaffer
Episode 68: Putting It All On The Line with Casey Weathers
Episode 67: Maintaining Perspective & Finding Purpose with Mike Freeman
Episode 66: Building A Winning Culture with Robert John
Episode 65: Pursuing Mastery with Coach Shane Day
Episode 64: Three Things Leaders Can Do Now
Episode 63: Navigating Stress, Uncertainty, and Growth During COVID-19 (Part 4)
Episode 62: Navigating Stress, Uncertainty, and Growth During COVID-19 (Part 3)
Episode 61: Navigating Stress, Uncertainty, and Growth During COVID-19 (Part 2)
Episode 60: Navigating Stress, Uncertainty, and Growth During COVID-19 (Part 1)
Episode 59: Daily Effort, Lasting Results with Jamey Chadwell
Episode 58: Leading from the Front with Jason Cruise
Episode 57: The Process vs. the Outcome - Why We Need Both to Grow with Tom Black
Episode 56: Pressure and Perseverance with Ryley Gilliam
Episode 55: Elevating Others with Jeff Hull
Episode 54: Mamba Mentality - A Tribute to Kobe Bryant
Episode 53: Your Thinking Changes Everything
Episode 52: The Process of Progress with Josh Brooks
Episode 51: How to Embrace and Grow Through Transition
Episode 50: Three Steps Toward Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Strength
Episode 49: How Mentorship and Relationships Shape Our Well-Being
Episode 48: Why Relationships Matter with Shimmy Gray-Miller
Episode 47: The Strength of Gratitude (Part 3)
Episode 46: The Strength of Gratitude (Part 2)
Episode 45: The Strength of Gratitude (Part 1)
Episode 44: Why Servant Leadership Works
Episode 43: The Strength in Humility (Part 2)
Episode 42: The Strength in Humility (Part 1)
Episode 41: Habits That Set You Apart (Part 2)
Episode 40: Habits That Set You Apart (Part 1)
Episode 39: The Why Behind the Game with Michael Roth (Part 2)
Episode 38: The Why Behind the Game with Michael Roth (Part 1)
Episode 37: The Three Phases of Mastery
Episode 36: Building a Mastery Mindset with Rick Franzblau
Episode 35: From Player to Coach with Rudy Cox
Episode 34: Turning Adversity Into Advantage
Episode 33: Reframing Mental Toughness with Dr. Nicholas Beck
Episode 32: Leading Through Adversity with Coach Amanda Butler
Episode 31: How to Build a Mentally Tough Team (Part 2)
Episode 30: How to Build a Mentally Tough Team (Part 1)
Episode 29: Chasing Growth, Not Just Wins with Doc Redman
Episode 28: The Best of April on Focus
Episode 27: Winning the Focus Game (Part 2)
Episode 26: Winning the Focus Game (Part 1)
Episode 25: Purpose-Driven Leadership with Art Seaver
Episode 24: Why Core Values Matter
Episode 23: Three Fundamentals of Positive Coaching
Episode 22: Shaping Players, Shaping Lives with Coach Scott Fountain
Episode 21: What's Your Why?
Episode 20: Overcoming Setbacks with Ron Courson
Episode 19: Obstacles to Growth
Episode 18: Inside Project Aristotle - What Makes Great Teams Thrive (Part 3)
Episode 17: Inside Project Aristotle - What Makes Great Teams Thrive (Part 2)
Episode 16: Inside Project Aristotle - What Makes Great Teams Thrive (Part 1)
Episode 15: The Importance of Recovery
Episode 14: Principles in Practice
Episode 13: The Lifelong Journey of Personal Development with Ryan Holiday
Episode 12: What The Masters Taught Us
Episode 11: The Power of the Pause
Episode 10: Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Episode 9: Goals Setting That Sticks
Episode 8: Lessons in Leadership from the Diamond with Monte Lee
Episode 7: Defining Success Through Service with Scott Wigginton
Episode 6: The Process is the Point with Coach Adam Herendeen
Episode 5: Why Preparation Beats Fear
Episode 4: Pushing the Limits of Creativity with Nik Conklin
Episode 3: Servant Leadership with Clemson Women's Soccer Coach Eddie Radwanski
Episode 2: Building a Legacy with Coach Dabo Swinney
Episode 1: Introduction to The Growth Project