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Send us Fan MailPain is pain and it is unpleasant, but it does not have to become suffering. This is the idea behind Radical Acceptance. The phrase “It is what it is” sums up the idea.In a 2012 blog post on the website Psychology Today, Dr. Karyn Hall wrote “Accepting life on life’s terms and not resisting what you cannot or choose not to change. Radical acceptance is about saying yes to life, just as it is.” This episode is all about the concept of radical Acceptance and, thanks to the massive pollen bloom in North Carolina I sound awful in it but got an opportunity to apply what I am talking about. Here is a link to the Psychology Today blog called “Why Do We Need Friends? Six Benefits of Healthy Friendships” written by Kristen Fuller and posted on July 8, 2012 that I reference.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pieces-of-mind/201207/radical-acceptanceThanks for checking this episode out. Until next time friends!Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailWe moved into a new house recently and I’ve taken the opportunity to build my home gym. In this episode I talk about five indicators of longevity as listed on the “Barbell Medicine” Podcast episode #386, Longevity Myths.  Here is a link to the show website if you want to listen to their whole episode or just check out their show in general.https://www.barbellmedicine.com/podcast/Another indicator of longevity is how connected you are socially. Friends can make an impact on your life. This is what I explore for most of this episode, the impact of friends.In preparing for this episode, I read a few articles that I found helpful. Here is one from Psychology Today called “Why Do We Need Friends? Six Benefits of Healthy Friendships” written by Kristen Fuller.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-is-state-mind/201710/why-do-we-need-friends-six-benefits-healthy-friendships#:~:text=Friendships%20can%20be%20important%20for%20many%20reasons:,sorrow**%20*%20**They%20can%20be%20your%20backbone**I also found this blog post by the Mayo Clinic Staff helpful.https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860Thanks for checking this episode out. Until next time friends!Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailWelcome season 3 of Despite the Limits. 2026 is well underway and there is a feeling of uncertainty in our world today. Our economic and political climates are volatile to say the least. One of my coping mechanisms is to look for light news stories that can encourage me and maybe even teach me a little bit along the way.This episode is inspired by one such story. On January 25, 2026 Alex Honnold became the first person to climb the Taipei 101 Skyscraper unaided. The story was intriguing to me. It was full of the neuroscience stuff I love. While Honnold’s brain is wired differently, he credits preparation with why he doesn’t have fear like the rest of the population. In this episode, I explore and expand on that idea a little.Since this is the beginning of season 3, I briefly visit why I started podcasting in the first place. If you want to hear the details here is the link to the very first episode. “Why Me? Why Now?”https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/14330114If you are interested in my previous talks about fear, here is the link to Season 2 Episode 14, “Let’s Talk about Fear!”https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/18108457Finally, if you are a bit of a neuroscience nerd too and want to read the article about Alex Honnold and his unique brain here is a link to that too!https://www.musc.edu/content-hub/News/2019/03/18/How-a-neuroscientist-and-professional-climber-learned-from-one-another?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=672371eaceb81c878a01bfc7Until next time friends!Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this last episode of Season 2, I look at “The Six Mistakes of Man”.Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC) was a Roman statesman and scholar whose work was admired by ancient scholars and is also admired by modern scholars today. It appears we have wrestled with these six mistakes for thousands of years.Here they are:1)The illusion that personal gain is made up of crushing others.2)The tendency to worry about things that cannot be changed or corrected.3)Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it.4)Refusing to set aside trivial preferences.5)Neglecting development and refinement of the mind, and not acquiring the habit of reading and study.6)Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do.If you were looking for a discussion about how to do an end of year review let me invite you to check out episode 23 from Season 1, “How to Do an End of Year Review”. Below is a link to that episode.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/16261345Happy New Year friends! Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThe holiday season has begun - it’s fast paced, chaotic, overwhelming and sometimes the demands feel oppressive. Whether it is the holiday season or our current political climate being patient seems to be increasingly more difficult.Patience is a skill it can be developed. In this episode I talk about how to develop patience. Here are four reasons why you should develop your patience.1)Your commitment is clear2)Great things take time.3)The world does not revolve around you.4)You make better decisions.At the end of the episode, I give you five simple steps to help you develop your patience.1)Choose the longer line.2)Wait a week between episodes.3)Skip the fastest delivery option.4)Teach someone a new game.5)Make a meal from scratch.Be Patient. Hold on. You can succeed, despite the limits!Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailI release the podcast on the last Friday of each month, which means this episode went public on Halloween. Since so much of the season seems to be centered on scary stories and creepy decorations in the neighborhoods it seemed like a good time to talk about fear.Fear seems to be everywhere these days and it is an interesting paradox. Fear often keeps is from trying the very things we need to do to succeed which in turn guarantees our fears become reality.However, we can reframe how we view the things that scare us and train our minds and bodies to react differently.Early in the episode I talk about the 2013 movie, After Earth” and share a quote from the character played by Will Smith where he says fear is a choice.  Here is a link to a YouTube clip with the scene.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV8jbzudYJ8 I also talk about a Simon Sinek talk about being nervous versus being excited. If you want to hear his talk directly, here is a link to that YouTube clip.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SUTInEaQ3Q Happy Halloween and let’s go face our fears!Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIf you are struggling with some difficult times or a significant challenge then this is the episode for you.  “Embrace the Suck” is my simple grunt way of describing the Stockdale Paradox. In this episode I talk about the Stockdale Paradox and how we can employ it to do more than survive in our difficult times but maybe even thrive.I recommend the book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins. It is a leadership classic and in it, Collins recounts a conversation with Medal of Honor Recipient retired Navy Admiral James Stockdale who, during his time as a prisoner of war in Vietnam observed that those who were optimistic without acknowledging their present circumstances rarely survived.  If you want to read more about the Stockdale Paradox but don’t want to read a whole book here is a link to an article from Big Think published October 23, 2022. This article, Stockdale Paradox: Why confronting reality is vital to success provides a good snapshot and is worth ten minutes of your time.https://bigthink.com/health/stockdale-paradox-confronting-reality-vital-success/ Here is a link to a YouTube clip of Sylvester Stallone playing Rocky Balboa talking to his son. I quote a line from this speech but the l like the whole scene so you can see it here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Vg4uyYwEkRemember, often times it is what it is so, “Embrace the Suck!”Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan Mail“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I --- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” These penned by Robert Frost were first published in 1915. Today more than a 100 years later I think they still ring true.  In this episode I reflect of a few of the hikes I have taken with my wife Cathy this summer and the life lessons we have taken from them.•Be willing to hike the extra mile and follow the trail to its end.•You don’t know what you don’t know – that shouldn’t stop you from moving forward.•Disappointment is the same as regret. You can be disappointed in a detail and still happy with the overall decision.•Take the side questI would love to hear what you think about this episode.Until next time friendsLet’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan Mail“Where you sit, determines where you stand.” This a phrase I did not really understand when I first heard it as a young staff officer. In this episode, I talk about how our backgrounds shape our perspectives. I also spend some time talking about the importance of seeking the perspective of multiple people, perhaps most importantly the perspectives of people with whom we disagree. I recommend you get your hands on Sebastian Junger’s book, “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging.” His observations about where we are as a nation are eye opening.Finally, if you want to review my thoughts on seeking the ideas of others, especially those who disagree with you check out Episode 9 of Season 2, “Understanding the Experts”. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/17229853Until next time friends.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailJune marks the halfway point in this second season of “Despite the Limits.” The main concept of this episode came to mind while I was serving as the chief of the Land Navigation committee at a JROTC camp. True heroes are really just ordinary people like you and me. Here are some links to things I mention in this episode.Episode 11 of season 1, “Failure is not your Enemy” is where you can hear more about my tendency to fail land navigation regularly in my early military career. You can catch it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/15235295SGM Mike Vining is one of the original members of Delta Force. This is a  YouTube short  him called “Did you know that your uncle was an Absolute killing machine?” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z5g-bnGAqrM“Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight” by Travis Langley is a really interesting read.  You can find it on Amazon.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this ninth episode of season two, I talk about what makes an expert and what you should look for when listening to the plethora of “experts” in media today.This is the first episode since deciding to shift to a once-a-month production schedule. So now look for the podcast to drop on the last Friday of each monthHere are some links to things I mention in this episode.Episode 8 of season 2, “There is no such thing as bad news” where I talk about the shift in production timelines and why I made that decision. You can catch it here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/17045866Here is a link to Preston Sprinkle’s Podcast Theology in the Raw episode where he interviews Dr. Swoboda about learning from experts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SotLgtM5INg Here is a link to a YouTube clip from Jurassic Park where Ian Malcom gives his monologue about the abuse of easy knowledge.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oNgyUAEv0Q Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I reflect on my father telling me, “Bad news is not like fine wine. It doesn’t improve with age.” Since and did not and do not drink wine, the metaphor is lost on me. Later in life I learned that there really is no such thing as bad news, rather there is only accurate and timely news.I also discuss my decision to reduce the frequency in which I produce and release podcast episodes from twice a month to once a month. I believe this will allow me to produce a better podcast for you.I mention episode 8 of season 1, “Don’t Yell at Your Team”. Here is a link to it if you want to catch it.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/14951174Here is a link to the Tracer Burnout Podcast Website so you can check them out too.  https://tracerburnout.com/Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn preparing for this episode, I was involved in a rear end collision. So, rather than forging ahead with my plan I thought I would share the experience with you.My initial reaction was poor to say the least. I have spent some time evaluating my reaction and a cup of spilled coffee taught me a lot about why I may have reacted so poorly.I mention episode 6 of season 2, “Everybody Needs a Mentor, a Peer, and a Student” toward the end of this episode. Here is a link to it if you want to catch it.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/16873731Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThere are three kinds of people you need in your life if you want to grow. Everybody needs a mentor, a peer, and a student if you are to grow to your full potential.This episode was born during my Spring Break travel to the Texas coast to visit my family. The trip gave me time to think about a few of my assignments in the Army. These assignments have stayed in my mind all these years because of the people I was privileged to serve with. Join me while I talk about the impact of having a mentor, a peer and a student.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThe changing of the time and warming weather has my wife and me starting to get our hiking legs under us again.  In this episode, I talk about hiking with my grandsons and how they reminded me about voluntary hardship. I also talk about what voluntary hardship is along with how I apply it to my own life.I describe the three types of fun and talk about how they fit into the concept voluntary hardship as well. If you want to grow move out of your comfort zone and get comfortable with being uncomfortable.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailConnection is vital to any effort we make to effectively communicate, especially if we want to collaborate. Have you ever wondered why this is? This is the topic I explore in Season 2 Episode 4.  It is my initial discussion about communication this season.This need to connect is tied to our biology and is the reason we survived when Neanderthal man did not.If you want to explore this deeper let me recommend the book “Survival of the Friendliest” written by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods. You can find it on Amazon here:https://www.amazon.com/Survival-Friendliest-Understanding-Rediscovering-Humanity/dp/0399590668Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThis is episode 3 of season two and I had planned to talk about communication, but the I sensed some uncertainty from the people I have been talking too. So, this episode is focused on leading in these uncertain times. How do we bring order to the chaos?In this episode I share things to do when you are leading you team through uncertain times. There are three:(1) Secure yourself first and control the controllables.(2) Practice servant leadership – move slowly through the crowd and talk to people, they want to, and need to hear your voice. (3) Do for one what you want to do for many.Early in the episode I mention a season one discussion about Leadership Crucibles. Here is the link to that episode.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/14379090Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailEpisode 2 of Season 2 is the first time I am bringing different voices onto the podcast. I was able to spend some time the studio of the Tracer Burnout podcast with the hosts Dan Baker and Roger Vogel. Their podcast is dedicated to letting veterans share their stories. I was honored to be their guest and share my story of service which they will air at a later date, but afterwards we spent a little time talking about their journey. We had a great conversation and what they are doing is important. I did notice a few things inside our conversation.  You will hear a lot about significance more than success. These guys want to do something for their fellow veterans and their families. The power of the team is a clear theme in their journey, not only how they support one another but the veteran community too.I hope you enjoy this episode and I hope you will check out the Tracer Burnout Podcast. They have a video format so you can find them on YouTube as well as the usual audio distribution lists like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Below is a link to their website where you can find out more about their mission and links to their most recent episodes. https://tracerburnout.com/home-1Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThis first episode of season 2 comes from a listener suggestion. Bill Emig reached out to me through Facebook and asked me about discipline. Specifically, he asked me about cultivating a life of discipline. This episode is about the two key components to cultivating discipline, habit and identity. I talk about why it is so hard to change bad habits and how to use the habit cycle to change them. I also talk about how to build new habits from scratch. I close out with some talk about motivation and consistency. If you want to build discipline into your life, I recommend three books to help you. “The Talent Code” by Daniel Coyle. “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg, and “The Power to Change” by Craig Groeshel. These three books have really helped me as I strive to maintain discipline.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailEpisode 24 is the final episode in this first season of “Despite the Limits”. In it I revisit the reason why I started the podcast in the first place. I discuss some recurring themes through the season. I also talk a little about changes you can expect in Season 2.Despite the Limits is intended to provide short conversations aimed at helping leaders grow professionally and personally.  These are lessons I learned from more than 30 years in the Army’s Rangers, Green Berets and Civil Affairs, along with more than 20 years in both voluntary and vocational ministry. There were three recurring themes in Season 1. First, while some limits are real, most are creations of our own minds so we can stretch, bend or even break them. Second, failure is not an option but rather a part of our growth process. Finally, we absolutely need community.I close out our discussion with three changes you can expect in season 2.  First, I will begin to incorporate other voices through some interviews and conversations with other leaders in some upcoming episodes. Second, I am going to shift the content more toward better communication. The third change is possibly the biggest, I am starting a new job which will influence how I do the podcast in the future.I am really grateful that you have joined me for season 1 and look forward to continuing our conversations in 2025.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThe end of 2024 is just around the corner and I had some thoughts to share so here is a bonus episode. In episode 23 I talked about doing an end of year review. This episode explores the concept of New Year’s resolutions and talks about while they are good things, we probably should not wait for the New Year to start incorporating any changes.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThe end of 2024 is quickly approaching. In episode 23 I talk about how I will incorporate an end of year review into how I am approaching the close of the year. I start with the process that author and speaker, John Maxwell uses and then discuss some of the observation I see from how he does this that I intend to incorporate into my own process.Here is a quick summary of some things to consider as you do your own end of year review. 1.Be deliberate. Schedule specific time and go to a specific place.2.Review everything you did and determine: - what you should do more of- what you should do less of- what should you eliminate all together- anything you need to add3.Identify any changes you need to make.I will do my own end of year review in a few weeks and will likely identify some changes to make. Once I do, I will share these with you and would welcome conversation with you about your own end of year review and changes you are making. You can use the links below to reach out to me.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailEpisode 22 is the final installment in a series of seven episodes exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode we talk about the importance of celebrating the small incremental victories along the way to our ultimate goal.  It is easy to get so focused on the long goal that we forget to reflect about where we have been.I also briefly talk about preventing our celebration of small wins from becoming an attitude of complacency.For review, the six steps are:1.Overcome Limiting Beliefs2.Set goals3.Develop a plan4.Build a coalition for support5.Learn from failure6.Celebrate the small winsHere is a link to Episode 16 – “What to do when you’re stuck” if you want to listen to the overview of all six steps again or if you have not heard it yet: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/15478024I talked a little about my heart attack challenge and my current fitness goals in a few of the episodes through the series. Here are links to them:Episode 18 – “Setting Goals”https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/15823638Episode 19 – “Develop a Plan”https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/15906851In doing some research for this episode, I found this article, “The Dark Side of Celebrating Small Wins” by Temiloluwa Adedeji on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dark-side-celebrating-small-wins-temiloluwa-adedeji/I also mention Episode 6 – “Are we making progress – Thoughts on Veteran Suicide” in my discussion. I have committed to revisiting this topic and will likely do so in 2025 once the Veterans Administration publishes its 2024 Annual Suicide Prevention Report. Here is a link to the episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/14644596Thanks for spending the time with me through this series. Let me know if you want more of this format in the future.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailEpisode 21 is the sixth in a series of seven episodes exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode we talk about the importance of embracing failure. This sounds counterintuitive but it really is helpful when you are trying to get something new done or make some adjustments to your ongoing efforts.  For review, the six steps are:1.Overcome Limiting Beliefs2.Set goals3.Develop a plan4.Build a coalition for support5.Learn from failure6.Celebrate the small winsHere is a link to Episode 16 – “What to do when you’re stuck” if you want to listen to the overview of all six steps again or if you have not heard it yet: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/15478024Here is a link to Episode 14 – “Three Steps to Making a Difficult Decision” where I first talked about the Cobra Effect. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/15462784Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailEpisode 20 is the fifth in a series of episodes exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode I talk about the importance of involving other people, specifically people you know, love and trust, in your plan or dream. These people can inspire you, encourage you, coach and teach you, amplify your efforts, and even – if need be- provide you a gentle push to just get started. Never under estimate the power of having a team on your side.Here is a link to Episode 16 – “What to do when you’re stuck” if you want to listen to the overview of all six steps again or if you have not heard it yet: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/15478024For review, the six steps are:1.Overcome Limiting Beliefs2.Set goals3.Develop a plan4.Build a coalition for support5.Learn from failure6.Celebrate the small winsHere is a link to Josh Denhart’s Lead Ministry webpage and the podcast portal so you can check out what he does: https://leadministry.com/podcast/Tony Rodriguez’s “FTU…Life After the Military” podcast can be found on PodBean through this link:  https://arantoniorodriguez98.podbean.com/Finally, if you are interested in the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and what they do, you can find out more here: https://www.elks.org/Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailEpisode 19 of Despite the Limits is the fourth in a series of podcasts exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode I overview the military’s five paragraph operations order as a framework we can use to do step three – “Develop a Plan”. Often, we don’t move forward from goal setting to making a plan because we either don’t know how or we are worried what others may think. A good plan is better than a perfect plan. It just needs to move us to action.Here is a link to Episode 16 – “What to do when you’re stuck” if you want to listen to the overview of the six steps again or if you have not heard it yet: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/15478024For review, the six steps are:1.Overcome Limiting Beliefs2.Set goals3.Develop a plan4.Build a coalition for support5.Learn from failure6.Celebrate the small winsI also reference Episode 10 – “The Man in the Arena” which is about taking risk and facing criticism. Here is the link to that one of if you want to listen to it too:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/15121087Here is a YouTube link to the field goal clip from “Facing the Giants” that I reference:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTs_rKbtYgcLet’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailEpisode 18 of Despite the Limits is the third in a series of podcasts exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode I talk with more detail about step two – “Setting Goals”. Goal setting can keep us from moving forward in our efforts to succeed for a couple of reasons. One reason is because we simply just don’t make them. The other reason, and the focus of this episode is our goals are not expressed in a way we can actually take action on them. That is where SMART goals come in to play.  SMART is an acronym that stands for – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound.Here is a link to Episode 16 – “What to do when you’re stuck” if you want to listen to the overview of the six steps again or if you have not heard it yet here is a link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/15478024For review, the six steps are:1.Overcome Limiting Beliefs2.Set goals3.Develop a plan4.Build a coalition for support5.Learn from failure6.Celebrate the small winsI also reference Episode 9 – “Drivers Drive” which is all about multitasking. Here is the link to that one of if you want to listen to it too:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/episodes/15037490Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailEpisode 17 of Despite the Limits is the second in a series of podcasts exploring practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.There are six steps in all:1.Overcome Limiting Beliefs2.Set goals3.Develop a plan4.Build a coalition for support5.Learn from failure6.Celebrate the small winsHere is a link to Episode 16 – “What to do when you’re stuck” if you want to listen to the overview again or if you have not heard it yet here is a link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/15478024In this episode I talk more step one – “Overcome Limiting Beliefs” in more depth. Often, the thing that keeps us from moving forward is the story we’re telling ourselves.  So, if you are going to tell yourself a story, you may as well make it a good one.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThis is episode 16 of Despite the Limits. It is the start of a multi-episode series where I explore six practical steps you can take when you feel stuck or simply cannot seem to get started moving toward your dream.In this episode I present these six steps and provide a brief discussion about each. I will discuss these steps in more detail in the next six episodes.Below are the six steps I overview:1.Overcome Limiting Beliefs2.Set goals3.Develop a plan4.Build a coalition for support5.Learn from failure6.Celebrate the small winsLet’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThis is episode 15. The summer heat had me thinking about a trip my wife and I took to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula last summer. One memorable part was a kayak trip in Moose Pass, where there is a water wheel with a grindstone and a sign that reads, “Moose Pass is a peaceful little town, if you have an axe to grind, do it here.”I explore how it now appears that society expects us to no longer respect those who disagree with us. What is the impact of this? What can we do? Perhaps more importantly, what should we do?Here is a link to a YouTube video about Moose Pass.Moose Pass: Where the Alaskan Pioneering Spirit Lives On, uploaded by Bjørn Olson on November 22, 2022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYyvTeWmIyILet’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailThis is episode 14 and is a continuation of the decision making theme from episode 13 where we talked about choices, decisions, and consequences. In this episode I discuss a way to approach difficult decisions. Not necessarily the way, but a way.Here are three practical steps we can take when facing difficult decisions? (1)Learn the limitations and challenge the constraints(2)Consider what failure might look like before you start(3)Stick to the basicsThis is the link to Episode 13 – “Choices, Decisions, and Consequences” if you have not yet listened to it or would like to review.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/15400914I refer to Episode 11 – “Failure is not your enemy” in step 2. Here is the link if you want to go back and check it out.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/15235295Here is a link to information concerning the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. Good information about why it had a space component to it. History.com – Article titled, “The Space Race” edited February 22, 2020.https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/space-raceLink to information about John F. Kennedy’s push to place a man on the moon as part of the Cold War effort. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum article titled, “We Choose to Go to the Moon: JFK’s Moon Shot” dated December 11, 2017https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/we-choose-go-moon-jfks-moon-shotLink to a Wikipedia article about the German economist Horst Siebert. He created the concept of the Cobra Effect and how incentives can work against the desired outcome.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horst_SiebertThe Foundation for Economic Education produced a fun video about the Cobra Effect. Here is the link to their YouTube video, “What Cobras Can Teach us About Incentives” uploaded April 23, 2019.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mGSN2YqeYEThe following links are information about Eugen Kranz and his role as a Flight Director with NASA. These are found on the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum website with links to YouTube.https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/eugene-kranzGene Kranz – “Failure is not an option,” uploaded June 4, 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-O6TBwoL9k&t=44sGene Kranz – “Role of the Flight Director”, uploaded January 18, 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7SefGD86Uw&t=0sBelow are some YouTube links with scenes from the movie Apollo 13 that illustrate some of the things I talk about in this podcast.Appollo 13 – “Failure is not an option”, uploaded by Binge Society on February 9, 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA8SXpyg4O4Appollo 13 – “Make this fit in the hole for this using nothing but that”, uploaded by Abontu on December 4, 2013https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cYzkyXp0jgApollo 13 – “Finest Hour”, uploaded by Leah Sherman on November 30, 2015https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sngs6wj8tEYLet’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailWelcome to episode 13 of Despite the Limits. In this episode I talk about choices, decisions, and consequences. This idea came from my reflection of the decision to evacuate from Aransas Pass on the Texas coast to escape the potential impact from Hurricane Beryl.  I explore some of the philosophy behind making decisions, why it can be difficult, and why making hard decisions is ultimately good for us. Here is a link to the Ted Talk given by Dr. Mary Steffel, Associate Professor of Marketing, Northeastern University, titled “ How I overcame decision paralysis” This was my initial exposure to the paradox of Buridan’s Ass.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9yDyl_LX4EHere is a link to the Ted Talk given by American Philosopher Ruth Chang, Chair and Professor of Jurisprudence, University of Oxford, titled “How to make hard choices” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GQZuzIdeQQHere is a link to the Thirteen Rules Colin Powell kept on his desk as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as the United States Secretary of State.https://www.state.gov/dipnote-u-s-department-of-state-official-blog/colin-l-powells-thirteen-rules-of-leadership/Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I talk about cascading failure. What is a cascading failure? It is a failure in a system of interconnected parts where the failure of one-part leads to the failure of other parts and grows progressively until a catastrophic event occurs. Unfortunately, I learned about them because I experienced one while parking my camper recently. While no one was hurt it did provide some opportunity to learn, or relearn some leadership lessons.Here is a link to episode 9 of Despite the Limits – Drivers Drive where I originally discussed the fallacy of multitasking. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/15037490 Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailI recently had the opportunity to present the commencement address  to the Johnston County Virtual Academy Class of 2024. Given only five minutes to share, I determined I could only make one point so I chose to talk about failure. In this episode, I share the message with you as well as share content that didn’t make it to the platform that day. Failure is not your enemy but something worth seeking out in order to learn. Here is a link to episode 7 of Despite the Limits – Learn a little bit, do a little bit where I first mentioned failure as part of the growth process. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303705/14875025Here is the link to Ryan Leak’s YouTube documentary “Chasing Failure”.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwj3fI66Dug     Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I take a look at President Teddy Roosevelt’s famous quote from his speech, “Citizenship in a Republic” better known as “The Man in the Arena” speech. Today it seems easy to not risk doing something we love or take a risk on a new venture, especially in our divided times.  Perhaps considering the words and the life of the United States’ 26th President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt may help us to take a step forward into the arena.Here is a link to some of history and background about President Theodore Roosevelthttps://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/theodore-roosevelt/Christopher Klein published an article about how Roosevelt’s speech in 1912 may have saved his life while campaigning in Milwaukee. The article titled “When Teddy Roosevelt Was Shot in 1912, a Speech May Have Saved His Life” was originally written in October 2012 and updated July 21, 2019.  Here is a link to the History Channel website.https://www.history.com/news/shot-in-the-chest-100-years-ago-teddy-roosevelt-kept-on-talkingBrené Brown delivered a talk called, “Why your critics aren’t the ones who count” before 99U.  99U is an organization that “delivers action-oriented education that you didn’t get in school, highlighting real-world best practices for making ideas happen.” Here is a link to her talk.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-JXOnFOXQkThe types of criticism and what to do with them content was from the teaching of John Maxwell and Mark Cole.  You can find it at the Maxwell Leadership Podcast – Do you have what it takes? (Part 2) released on April 10,2024https://johnmaxwellleadershippodcast.com/Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk about the idea of multitasking, which is really task switching.  It is interesting to note that our minds have not kept pace with the technology that surrounds us.  Understanding this helps us develop strategies to overcome the problem so it doesn't interfere with how we relate to others.The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World, Adam Grazzaley and Larry D. Rosen, September 23, 2016https://www.amazon.com/Distracted-Mind-Ancient-Brains-High-Tech/dp/0262034948“No longer Gage”: an iron bar through the head, Kieran O’Driscoll and Paul Leach, article about Phineas Gage published by the National Library of Medicine article, December 19, 1998https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1114479/What Is The Difference Between Brain And Mind?, Saumya, article published Jargon Josh, September 8, 2023https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/difference-between-brain-and-mind-1671691029-1 Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I discuss the concept of psychological safety and the implications of not fostering an environment where people feel they can bring problems or even disagree with their leadership.Here is the link to Amy Gallo’s article in Harvard Business Review, published February 15, 2023 - “What is Psychological Safety?”https://hbr.org/2023/02/what-is-psychological-safetyHere is the link to Scott Mann’s podcast, “The Rooftop”, episode #306 Waterline Article # 7 People won’t follow you unless they feel safe.  Published January 23, 2024.https://rooftopleadership.com/podcast/Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailLast month I attended the Maxwell International Leadership Conference where I interacted with leaders from across the United States and 30 other countries.  In this episode I share some of the key take aways I gained from the conference.It was an amazing experience that I learned much from and I hope you find value in the the take aways I share.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I discuss the ongoing problem of Veteran Suicide in the United States and talk some about the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report published by the Veterans Administration in November.  I also share some thoughts from Sebasian Junger's book, Tribe.This problem is far from solved and deserves community effort to mitigate and ultimately solve. Find the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report here:https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2023/2023-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-final-508.pdfView Sebastian Junger's Ted Talk , "Our lonely society makes it hard to come home from war": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9DNWK6WfQwLet’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailI visited with the state leadership training for a 14K member charitable organization in Texas on March 2,2023.   The message is beneficial to anybody who wants to be a better leader so this episode is shortened version of my talk to them giving you the key points.In 2001, when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and Pentagon I was thrust into a new job and I absolutely felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. Here are a few things I learned then and since.This is a link to the Simon Sinek YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTo9e3ILmmsLet’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn the early 1990's I was fired from a prestigious unit and transferred to a training unit.  This experience was significant to my growth as a leader and helps me navigate difficult conversations today.  I talk about how it felt when it happened and provide a few things you can do to help you work through the bad things that inevitably happen to us all.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Scot talks about the importance of having a growth mindset and developing a personal growth plan.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Scot talks about leadership crucibles and what we can learn from them.  We all face difficult challenges but these times both forge and hone our leadership skills Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Scot talks about some challenges in his childhood and provides some practical tips a leader can use to overcome their own.Let’s continue the conversation!https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-storeyhttps://www.facebook.com/Scot.Storey.Leadership?mibextid=LQQJ4d