What is the secret to peak performance in sports, business, and life? And is it really a secret, or are there some key success factors that you can apply in your life to be your best in any situation? This is the first episode in a new Monday Morning Moments podcast series entitled “3 P’s to Peak Performance.” In this series, I will share 3 essenti…

What is a promise? A promise is something that will happen as a result of something that is said. Our words should mean something to the person we are speaking to. And when we speak to ourselves through our self talk, we should believe what we are saying, not just quote shallow cliches that have no meaning or impact in our lives. Words not only hav…

What is the purpose of words? We are in a series simply entitled “Words,” and we are exploring the power, purpose, and promise of words. We use words every day both to talk to ourselves and to talk to others, but do we really understand why they exist and why it is important to use the right word in the right moment? In the first episode, I talked …

Words have power! Either to bless, encourage, and heal or to curse, hurt, and wound. We are beginning a new series appropriately entitled “Words.” In this series, we will explore the power of words, the purpose of words, and the promise of words. We will talk about the importance of choosing your words wisely both in leading yourself and your self …

Philippians 4:6-7 is a great verse and reminder that we should not be anxious about or fear anything or any situation but in everything and in every season and situation we should be bring our requests – our fear, anxiety, depression, and doubt to God – knowing that He will provide a peace that surpasses all of our human understanding in every mome…

Do you need courage? Are you going through a season of life where your strength has been drained? Or are you being called to a new position of leadership and you are wondering if you have what it takes to lead? We are in our series called “The Path to Peace” based on an upcoming book project I am working on entitled The Path to Peace: 10 Bible Vers…

You have an enemy, and it’s not who you think it is. Many times, we see other people as the enemy. We see them as the person who annoys us or the person who is stealing our joy. We see them as the cause of our conflict and struggle. And while it is true that other people may be annoying you and causing major league “trouble” for you, we have to und…

Have you ever experienced a challenge or difficulty in your life? A circumstance so bad you didn’t know how you were going to make it through? Fear, doubt, and deep anxiety can creep into our lives causing us to stop, stumble, and/or steer away from the path to peace. This is another episode in our series entitled “The Path to Peace,” based on an u…

This is the second episode in our series entitled “The Path to Peace.” In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my top 5 verses in the Bible! It’s a command with a promise and a truth that has carried me through many moments in my life. I pray it encourages you today. Show Notes: Isaiah 41:10″fear not, for I am with you;be …

This is the first podcast episode in our series “The Path to Peace” based on a book project I am working on called The Path to Peace: 10 Verses to Develop Faith Over Fear. Over the course of this series, I will share some key verses from the Bible that are foundational to the work I do with athletes and business leaders around sports performance/sp…

Sometimes we can chase the wrong glory in life making our life and our moments about us instead of focusing on the eternal story that is going on around us and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of other people. As Ritchie McKay, Head Men's Basketball Coach of Liberty University says, "When we chase the wrong glory, we can g…

Knowing why you are here is key component of life. In today's podcast, we continue the series "It's Not About You" and talk about why discovering and living your purpose is key to living a transformational life that is meaningful and impactful! You will learn 3 reasons why discovering your purpose is essential to your everyday life. I also share 3 …

In 2021, the Baylor Men's Basketball Team won a National Championship! In his book "The Road to JOY," Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew talks about how they built a culture of JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself) in order to become champions on the court and in life.In this podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share why "playing with …

Comparison is the thief of joy, and it can lead you into a downward spiral of performance. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share different ways that we can compare ourselves, the trap of comparison and 6 ways it can steal your joy and lead you into a downward spiral, and 3 ways you ca…

I believe every one of us has been created for a unique purpose and has been called to make a positive and meaningful impact with our lives. The key question is: Will you accept the invitation and answer the call?We are extending our podcast series entitled "It's Not About You." In this podcast episode, I share some thoughts about one of the greate…

Every day, you have a choice to make life all about you or to connect your life to an eternal story and make a positive and transformational impact in the lives of other people. We are in the middle of a series entitled "It's Not About You." In this episode, I share a third "I" word of Impact and offer 3 principles you can use to make a positive im…

This is the second podcast episode in our series entitled, "It's Not About You." Every one of us has the power to influence others either positively or negatively, and we can allow ourselves to be influenced in the same way.In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the second "I" word of Influence and discuss 2 different ways to think abou…

At the beginning of a new year, we can hear various types of promotions and messages like "New Year, New You!" and "It's All About You in the New Year!" These messages promote the false sense of purpose that life is all about us.As we begin this new year, we are beginning a new Monday Morning Moments podcast series entitled: "It's Not About You." I…

This is the final episode of our podcast series called AMPLIFY. In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 E's of how to use and amplify your authentic leadership voice to make a positive and productive impact in the lives of people you lead and influence in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Engage withEdifyEncourage New Episodes of …

You have a voice and have influence, but you may find yourself in a season where you are not using your voice to make a positive and productive difference in the lives of other people. In this podcast episode in our series called AMPLIFY, I share one on my most embarrassing stories as a DJ and discuss 5 ways that you can find and amplify your uniqu…

Sometimes we can amplify the wrong voice in our head which increases the sound and strength of fear, doubt, pressure, and anxiety in our lives and hinders our performance in sports, business, and life.In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I begin a new series called Amplify and offer 3 questions to help you know if you are amplifying the wrong…

Gratitude is so important to experiencing joy and contentment in our lives. And when we are grateful for the people and opportunities in our lives, we can be more faithful with them by giving our best. New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also relea…

We often want to accomplish the goal or outcome in sports, business, and life but are unsure how to achieve it. Or we have encountered a setback that has discouraged us, and we don't know if we will ever get back to where we were. And sometimes we want to just stay where we are, because we are enjoying success and crushing our goals, but God has bi…

How you view challenges will determine your success and impact in sports, business, and life! In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share why we need to view challenges as opportunities and what happens when we do this. I also offer 3 things that happen when we see challenges as opportunities and how they can help us perform at our best! Sho…

As a sports performance coach who works with high school, college, and pro athletes and teams on sports psychology and mental game principles in sports and in life, there are some great moments that we experience together and some challenging moments. We have found that you can grow from every moment in your life.In today’s Monday Morning Moments p…

Moments matter! Moments involve our thoughts, choices, decisions, actions, and experiences. And when we make the most of these moments, we experience joy and a sense of purpose in our lives.In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share some thoughts and tips on how to make the most of your moments based on my experiences in working with severa…

The best leaders and coaches know that encouragement is a key success factor to help others perform at their best, achieve their goals, and become who they were created to be. In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I offer 4 tips on how to encourage others and present a challenge to you.Take our Encouragement Challenge. Who will you encourage t…

This is the last episode in our series about the habits of great leaders. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share about the foundational role of leadership: Servant Leadership. Great leaders are servant leaders, and they know that their position and platform exist to help others grow, succeed, and become who they were meant to be. Check …

What kind of feedback are you giving to the people you lead and influence? Is it helping them to grow and get better? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we are continuing our series about the habits of great leaders. Today's podcast focuses on how great leaders give great feedback. In this episode, I share 5 ways that you can giv…

The goal is to be transformational, not just transactional. Great leaders are transformational in their approach. They don't just manage the tasks of other people; they help them become leaders along the way.In this episode in our series about the habits of great leaders, I share about how great leaders grow leaders and offer you 3 ways that the be…

John Maxwell said “Even the most introverted person will impact and influence 10,000 people in their lifetime. The question is not if we will impact and influence others; the key question is how will we impact them?”This is the second episode of our Great Leaders series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast. Great Leaders make a positive impact wit…

Leadership is about influence, and every one of us has the capacity to lead because we have the characteristic of influence. The key is to develop the best leadership habits in order to make a positive impact in the lives of the people we lead and influence.Today, we begin a new series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast about leadership and what…

We all want to pursue excellence in our lives, give our best, and make the most of our moments! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series about pursuing greatness in sports, business, and life with some insight about 4 habits that the greatest players, performers, and leaders do to create moments that matter and m…

The pursuit of excellence, greatness, and our goals is an incredible opportunity, especially when it is driven by our purpose, fueled by our passion, and guided by a purpose that is higher than ourselves. In the journey of this pursuit, problems, detours, and interference can distract us and cause us to get off track. I sometimes see this with the …

In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I interview Aidan Morrison, captain of the Seven Lakes High School Boys Soccer Team who won their second straight Texas 6A State Championship. This was the first time that a 6A school won back-to-back state championships, and Aidan was a big part of this. He is a 4 year Varsity starter, 2-time D…

This is the first podcast episode in a new series on the topic of pursuing greatness. I love how my mentor and close friend Dr. David Cook defines greatness (with a little "g"):"Selfless Exceptionalism: being your best with the intention of inspiring others to be their best."In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 keys about…

"Focus on the process.""Trust the Process."You may often hear these phrases but wonder if they really mean something and if they can help you achieve your goals and perform in the moment in sports, business, and life. In my research and experience in working with high performing athletes and business leaders, I have found that being process-focused…

There is power in your presence! That's why it is so important to think about and prepare for how you show up to practice, to games, to client meetings and work, and in life. You should not wait until the moment arrives to decide how you want to show up. Decide in advance of the moment and the circumstances of the day how you want to make a positiv…

I often talk to the athletes I coach on their mental game about Presence and Process. In sports, business, and life, our goal and focus tends to zero in on the outcome often neglecting thought and preparation about how we want to “show up”(Presence) and how we want to “show out” (Process). In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode, I share …

This is the third episode in our series on JOY. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share 3Ps of discovering joy in the process of pursuing your best performance in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Know Your PurposeWe cannot pursue something solely because someone else wants us to do it.Find and Know Your Why."Sports should be a plac…

In the second episode of our Monday Morning Moments podcast series on JOY, I present a definition of joy. I also share a couple of principles about what it means to play with joy, which are applicable in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Definition of Joy: State of being; being completely content in every situation and circumstanceHow to Enjoy…

We are starting a new series on JOY. Over the years, I have spoken to many groups, teams, and businesses about the power of "playing with joy." Also, in my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most, Enjoy the Moment is one of the key principles for making the most of your moments and being fully engaged and present in life.As we ki…

As you enter into the final days of December, there is power in reflecting on the past year. It helps you to be grateful for all that you have accomplished, the ways you have grown, and the things you have learned in the process. It also is the first step in think about your goals for the new year.In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moment…

greatnessIt is something we all want and desire! But what does it really mean to be great? I love the way my mentor, friend, and renowned sports psychologist Dr. David Cook defines greatness... greatness: selfless exceptionalism In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explore this definition of greatness and dive into what it means …

I recently had the opportunity to interview Gabe Baker, a multi-talented person who I have known since his Freshman year at Rice University where he participated in a leadership development program that I led for student athletes. While Gabe has many talents and pursuits, he currently is a musician in Nashville and a multi-instrumental part of the …

We have been talking about living on purpose for a purpose during this series on the importance of purpose. On today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about what can happen if we don't define and connect to our purpose in life.Show Notes:3 Consequences of Not Connecting To Your Purpose: We miss the moments in our lives. We don't engage in an…

This is the 3rd episode in the series we are doing about purpose. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about the importance of living your life "On Purpose for a Purpose." I share 5 reasons for why developing a purpose statement is important as well as 3 ways to develop your purpose statement.Show Notes:We need to live on purpose for a…

Where does our purpose come from? And how do we fulfill our purpose? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series on Discovering and Fulfilling Your Purpose and answer both of those questions. I also share 2 keys that you can focus on to fulfill your purpose and make your life count for what matters most.Show Notes: …

Purpose.Calling.These are words that often seem lofty, out of reach, and hard to define, but they are so vital to living a life of meaning and making a true impact with our lives. This podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments is the first in a series on discovering and living out your purpose.In today's episode, I define the words purpose and call…

Today is the final podcast episode in our series: "5 Keys to Building a Championship Mindset." Renewing our mind to truth is so important, and we cannot let distractions and negative thoughts and circumstances drag us down and keep us from performing at our best and making a positive impact with our lives.In today's podcast episode of Monday Mornin…