Breaking Average (Breaking Average)
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| 13 Jan 2022 | S3 Encore - The Value of Failure | 00:49:41 | |
Welcome to Season 3! We kick off this season with one of our favorite discussions around failure. What does it really mean? Is failure bad? How can you embrace and overcome failure? Find out in this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson and Rick A. Morris FailSafe-ERA was founded in August 2009 by Juanita Shanks after realizing that her walk through the criminal justice system with her son who was incarcerated left her emotionally depleted with no organization to truly help families like hers. Fail-Safe stands for “Families Affected by Incarcerated Loved-ones, Sincere and Forward-thinking Exhorters – The ERA in their name stands for Education, Rehabilitation, Adaptation” We encourage you to support Fail-SAFE ERA with a financial donation Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | Commitment with the Women of Breaking Average | 00:44:59 | |
Paul and Mike welcome Diane and Rick on the show to discuss commitment. Highlights of the Stories Night for Breaking Average are shared featuring contributing authors Barb Gustavson, Dr. Gloria Burgess, and Trudy Menke. Hear inspiring stories of commitment and how to transfer commitment to your team. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 31 Dec 2020 | Winning Mentality Part 6 - Championship | 01:03:42 | |
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford It’s the episode you have been waiting for! The Championship Round! And the winner is.... We talk about Why Hope Always Matters. Speaking of hope we featured the crews picks for charities to support - if you are moved to please donate: Paul’s pick - DC Dream Center Rick’s pick - Give Kids the World Diane’s pick - Wounded Warrior Project See us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | S3 Encore - The Power of Wooden | 00:43:05 | |
Today the team discusses the power and legacy of John Wooden and the incredible 7 point creed that he lived his life by. Originally gifted to him by his father, we discuss John's 7 points, our take on them, and the lasting legacy that he has left behind. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson and Rick A. Morris Our sponsor today is Give Kids The World.Village. Rated Four Stars by Charity Navigator, Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, Florida, that provides week-long, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families from around the world who want to visit Central Florida. A stay at the Village is much more than a vacation. During one transformative week, wish families laugh, play, and create priceless memories together away from hospital visits and medical procedures. It's a magical week of "YES" where wish kids can experience the simple joys of childhood, and where families can recapture some of the precious moments that may have been missed due to illness. Since 1986, Give Kids The World Village has welcomed more than 176,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries. The Village is made possible by the support of generous donors and community partners, as well as thousands of passionate volunteers – who donate their time and talent making wishes come true. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 05 May 2022 | How to Podcast | 00:56:01 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series with How to Podcast. Should you podcast? What does it take to get started? What equipment should you use? What is the process? Paul and Rick share their experience of podcasting from the last several years. If anyone is pondering a podcast, this is a great episode for you! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 12 May 2022 | How To Stand Out | 00:48:00 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series with how to stand out from the crowd. What are some marketing areas that can help you stand above the rest? What should you avoid? What does it mean to stand out? Find those answers and more in this episode. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 21 Jul 2022 | Encore - How To Have Difficult Conversations | 00:42:53 | |
Paul and Rick continue the How To series as we discuss how to have difficult conversations. How do you prepare for one of these conversations? What should you do and even better, what should you not do? Find out in this episode plus tips and challenges to assist with difficult conversations. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | How to Spring Clean Your Finances | 00:34:17 | |
It is time for some Spring Cleaning…..of your finances and subscriptions! Rick and Paul discuss tips and tricks to tighten the buckle a bit and find some extra savings. How do you get a handle on subscriptions? When is it time to let go of some things you have been holding on to? Find out in this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | Encore - Winning Mentality Part 4 - with Sonja Wieck from Team Iron Cowboy | 00:59:51 | |
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford Winning Mentality is a multi-part series modeled after the March Madness college basketball tournament. Except this tournament is centered around movies that demonstrate the winning mentality, leadership and overall leave us inspired. It is now week 4!. Our guest this week Sonja Weijik from Team Iron Cowboy and Eco Challenge Fiji athlete Follow Sonja on her next adventure! See us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. Thank you to our sponsor DC Dream Center We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 28 Jan 2021 | Vision - Dream It | 00:47:05 | |
“Where there is no vision, there is no hope.” - George Washington Carver Today we discuss the first of the Seven Critical Factors to Team Strong Leadership - The Vision Factor. All teamwork starts with a common vision. The Vision Factor comprises three elements, the first is Dreaming it. The Vision is led by one or more pioneers who dare to dream, disrupting the status quo. Thinking of what is possible. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week Rick Morris at R2 Consulting. Grab your copy of his free ebook: Lessons Learned: Confessions of a Project Manager! Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Vision - Declare It | 00:39:04 | |
“Where there is no vision, there is no hope.” - George Washington Carver Today we discuss the first of the Seven Critical Factors to Team Strong Leadership - The Vision Factor. All teamwork starts with a common vision. We’ve dreamt of The Vision, the first of the three elements of vision. The next element is Declaring It. The Vision needs to be defined and documented by a plan that others are also willing to declare. Declaring it is the first ACTION step to realizing The Vision. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week Spark Leadership Development. Need some help building connections that thrive? Book a discovery call with Diane. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | Encore - Victory - Season 2 Finale | 00:45:47 | |
“It’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” - Mario Andretti The team discusses Victory. The acrostic that brings together the last 21 episodes in the Season 2 finale.
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Rick Morris Honor Flight San Antonio is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring our Veterans for their sacrifices and saying “Thank You” by providing all expense paid trips to Washington, D.C. so they may visit their memorials. Priority is given to any Veteran with a terminal illness followed by World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 12 Aug 2021 | Encore - YES - Align Their Values with John Mosley | 00:47:06 | |
“It’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” - Mario Andretti The Yes Factor elements serve as activators that influence healthy commitment by the team. The essential elements - Invite your team, align their values, believe the vision Join Rick and Paul and special guest, Head Coach of East Los Angeles Community College and Netflix Star John Mosley to discuss Alignment. Contributors align when their values are reflected in the vision the leader invites them to join. Tune in to catch the cliffhanger! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week The Fellowship of Christian Athletes. FCA is an international non-profit Christian sports ministry founded in 1954 and based in Kansas City, Missouri. They seek to equip young men and women athletes and coaches to know and grow in biblical sound values and lead others to do the same. It has staff offices located throughout the United States and abroad.Special shout out to Kerry O'Neil in Virginia who is a fan and listener of the podcast and on the FCA staff. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | Insights with author Jason Turbow + The Power of Assessment | 00:43:43 | |
Join us as we sit down with Best-selling author Jason Turbow as he shares leadership insights from the game of Baseball and his recent collaboration with Music Icon Kenny Loggins in the brand new best-selling book Still Alright. You don't want to miss this two-part series on the Breaking Average podcast. And stay tuned as Barry and Paul talk about the Power of Assessment. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com/ | |||
| 01 Apr 2021 | Trust - Stay Credible | 00:49:32 | |
“Trust doesn't mean that you trust that someone won't’ screw up - it means you trust them even when they do screw up.” -Ed Catmull Trust is next up on the list of SevenCritical Factors to Team Strong Leadership. The Trust factor again has 3 critical elements - Be and stay credible, be dependable and continue to serve. Credibility is the starting off point of the trust factor:
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week and contributing author Jay Johnson. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | The Power of Wooden | 00:43:05 | |
Today the team discusses the power and legacy of John Wooden and the incredible 7 point creed that he lived his life by. Originally gifted to him by his father, we discuss John's 7 points, our take on them, and the lasting legacy that he has left behind. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson and Rick A. Morris Our sponsor today is Give Kids The World.Village. Rated Four Stars by Charity Navigator, Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, Florida, that provides week-long, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families from around the world who want to visit Central Florida. A stay at the Village is much more than a vacation. During one transformative week, wish families laugh, play, and create priceless memories together away from hospital visits and medical procedures. It's a magical week of "YES" where wish kids can experience the simple joys of childhood, and where families can recapture some of the precious moments that may have been missed due to illness. Since 1986, Give Kids The World Village has welcomed more than 176,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries. The Village is made possible by the support of generous donors and community partners, as well as thousands of passionate volunteers – who donate their time and talent making wishes come true. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 05 Aug 2021 | Encore - Culture with Mark Miller | 01:09:45 | |
Mark Miller, Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-Fil-A and author of 9 books (and counting) stops by to discuss Culture. Hear fantastic takeaways from the team and Mark in how to infuse a winning corporate culture into your daily routine. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | How to Rise | 00:40:36 | |
Welcome to Season 4 of Breaking Average! Rick and Paul discuss how to rise when life knocks you down. We all have had hardships and fall in life. The question is how do we get back up? Paul and Rick share from personal experience how to rise from when you have fallen. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | Become Something More | 00:38:06 | |
Paul and Barry explore what it means to Become Something More. Learn the secrets of Michael Jordan and others! Note: This is the first episode with cohost Barry Smith. Discover more at http://www.breakingaverage.com. | |||
| 07 Jan 2021 | Discover your Strengths | 00:59:20 | |
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford Happy New Year! There is always something about turning the calendar that brings renewed hope. The crew discusses their word for the year, discovering your strengths and bringing out the best in your teams - family, business or community teams. To discover your Stand Out Strengths by Marcus Buckingham click here: https://www.marcusbuckingham.com/gift-of-standout/ See us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 18 Aug 2022 | Encore - How to Podcast | 00:56:01 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series with How to Podcast. Should you podcast? What does it take to get started? What equipment should you use? What is the process? Paul and Rick share their experience of podcasting from the last several years. If anyone is pondering a podcast, this is a great episode for you! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 03 Feb 2022 | S3 Encore - To Sell Is Human | 00:50:28 | |
Book 12 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink. From the bestselling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind, and teacher of the popular MasterClass on Sales and Persuasion, comes a surprising--and surprisingly useful--new book that explores the power of selling in our lives. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in nine Americans works in sales. Every day more than fifteen million people earn their keep by persuading someone else to make a purchase. But dig deeper and a startling truth emerges: Yes, one in nine Americans works in sales. But so do the other eight. Whether we’re employees pitching colleagues on a new idea, entrepreneurs enticing funders to invest, or parents and teachers cajoling children to study, we spend our days trying to move others. Like it or not, we’re all in sales now. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 14 Oct 2021 | The Vision Driven Leader | 00:47:42 | |
Book 5 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is The Vision Driven Leader by Michael Hyatt. In The Vision Driven Leader, New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt offers six tools for crafting an irresistible vision for your business, rallying your team around the vision, and distilling it into actionable plans that drive results. Based on Michael's 40 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive, backed by insights from organizational science and psychology, and illustrated by case studies and stories from multiple industries, The Vision Driven Leader takes you step-by-step from why to what and then how. Your business will never be the same. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 01 Sep 2022 | Encore - How to Celebrate Growth | 00:26:33 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series with how to celebrate growth! This whole season has discussed several items that can impact your growth. How do we celebrate it? Are goals good? What do we do after we achieve growth? Find out by listening to the Season 4 Finale! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 24 Dec 2022 | The Power of Today | 00:51:45 | |
This episode of the Breaking Average podcast dives in the Power of Today. Benjamin Franklin once said that "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” The Power of Today is wha it takes to increase the amplitude. Discover more in this episode. And learn more at http://www.breakingaverage.com | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | Victory - Season 2 Finale | 00:45:47 | |
“It’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” - Mario Andretti The team discusses Victory. The acrostic that brings together the last 21 episodes in the Season 2 finale.
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Rick Morris Honor Flight San Antonio is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring our Veterans for their sacrifices and saying “Thank You” by providing all expense paid trips to Washington, D.C. so they may visit their memorials. Priority is given to any Veteran with a terminal illness followed by World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | How to Influence Without Power | 00:34:53 | |
Continuing the How To series, Paul and Rick discuss how to influence without power. How can you rise up in your organization, influence, or be noticed when you do not have direct authority? Find out in this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | How To Have Difficult Conversations | 00:42:53 | |
Paul and Rick continue the How To series as we discuss how to have difficult conversations. How do you prepare for one of these conversations? What should you do and even better, what should you not do? Find out in this episode plus tips and challenges to assist with difficult conversations. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | Encore - How to Influence Without Power | 00:34:53 | |
Continuing the How To series, Paul and Rick discuss how to influence without power. How can you rise up in your organization, influence, or be noticed when you do not have direct authority? Find out in this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | How To Handle Distractions | 00:47:00 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to overcome distractions. Distractions, especially in today’s world of devices and notifications, can be a difficult thing to deal with. Rick and Paul talk through their personal experiences on how to handle distractions and give tips and challenges to assist you in overcoming yours! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 | Encore - Winning Mentality Part 3 - Elite 8 with Mark Batterson & Summer Batterson Dailey | 01:05:02 | |
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford Winning Mentality is a multi-part series modeled after the March Madness college basketball tournament. Except this tournament is centered around movies that demonstrate the winning mentality, leadership and overall leave us inspired. It is now week 3 – we take the picks down to the Elite 8. We had some help from our special guests - Mark Batterson and his daughter Summer Batterson Dailey. Learn more about God Speaks in Whispers See us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. Thank you to our sponsor Discover Your Next Step We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 26 May 2022 | Encore - How to Rise | 00:40:36 | |
Welcome to Season 4 of Breaking Average! Rick and Paul discuss how to rise when life knocks you down. We all have had hardships and fall in life. The question is how do we get back up? Paul and Rick share from personal experience how to rise from when you have fallen. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 10 Dec 2020 | Winning Mentality Part 3 - Elite 8 with Mark Batterson & Summer Batterson Dailey | 01:05:02 | |
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford Winning Mentality is a multi-part series modeled after the March Madness college basketball tournament. Except this tournament is centered around movies that demonstrate the winning mentality, leadership and overall leave us inspired. It is now week 3 – we take the picks down to the Elite 8. We had some help from our special guests - Mark Batterson and his daughter Summer Batterson Dailey. Learn more about God Speaks in Whispers See us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. Thank you to our sponsor Discover Your Next Step We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breaking-average.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 19 May 2022 | How to Celebrate Growth | 00:26:33 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series with how to celebrate growth! This whole season has discussed several items that can impact your growth. How do we celebrate it? Are goals good? What do we do after we achieve growth? Find out by listening to the Season 4 Finale! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | The Power of Boundaries | 00:45:40 | |
Paul and Barry explore a topic of interest to all of us. The Power of Boundaries, which is the key to minimize the distractions. You don't want to miss this episode. Explore more content at https://www.breakingaverage.com | |||
| 25 Nov 2021 | Good to Great | 00:47:30 | |
Book 11 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is Good to Great by Jim Collins. The Challenge: Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the verybeginning. But what about the company that is not born with great DNA? How can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness? The Study: For years, this question preyed on the mind of Jim Collins. Are there companies that defy gravity and convert long-term mediocrity or worse into long-term superiority? And if so, what are the universal distinguishing characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great? Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | How To Be Remarkable | 00:46:49 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to be remarkable. What does it mean to be remarkable? How do you leverage that for your brand or business? How can you differentiate yourselves from others? Check out this episode and Paul and Rick continue to delve in to how to break average! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | Tom Brady - Origin Moment (2001) | 00:50:17 | |
Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments of the legends of our time. Today's episode is about the legendary Tom Brady, who many consider the G.O.A.T QB in football history. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com | |||
| 05 Nov 2020 | Taking Charge with Barb Stegemann | 00:53:00 | |
Paul and Mike welcome Diane and Rick to have a lively discussion about taking charge. Rick interviews Barb Stegemann, the founder of The 7 Virtues, a company that sources organic, fair trade essential oils from countries experiencing turmoil. Barb's fearless pitch on Dragon's Den made her the first woman from Atlantic Canada to land a venture capital deal. Hear this phenomenal story and well as relevant tips and tricks on how to take charge. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | Vision - Deliver It | 00:37:56 | |
“Where there is no vision, there is no hope.” - George Washington Carver We continue our discussion on The Vision Factor - we’ve dreamt it, we’ve declared it, now it’s time to Deliver it. This is the heavy lifting where the entire team comes together bringing the vision forward with their strengths and talents. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week Harbour Resources. Order your copy of Mike’s Daily Compass Quarterly Planner Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | Collaboration - Interact | 00:51:04 | |
“Put smart, passionate people in a room together, charge them with identifying and solving problems, and encourage them to be candid with one another.” - Ed Catmul We continue with the third of the Seven Critical Factors to Team Strong Leadership - The Collaboration Factor. We’ll be unpacking the 3 parts - Communication, Cooperation and Interaction. Every interaction is a transaction and somebody is buying. Every conversation. Every meeting. The question is are they buying what you are selling? Are you depositing or withdrawing from the bank of strong relationships and trust? Collaboration happens when there is common desire for the team to interact. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week and contributing author Richard Mobley. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 30 Dec 2021 | The Alchemist | 00:41:09 | |
Book 16 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is The Alchemist by Paolo Cuelho. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 06 Jan 2022 | Season Finale - Team Breakouts | 00:44:32 | |
Paul and Rick recap the season and teach a powerful technique to lead breakout sessions in your team meetings. Hear these questions and how Rick and Paul answer them including their words for the coming year! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 29 Oct 2020 | Purpose with Stephen Shedletzky | 01:06:24 | |
Join Paul, Mike, Diane, and Rick as they discuss Purpose. Stephen Shedletzky, Head of Brand Experience and Lead Igniter at Simon Sinek, Inc., also shares key insights into finding and fulfilling your purpose. This is an episode that you do not want to miss! Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 25 Mar 2023 | Simon Sinek - The Lost Tape | 00:46:25 | |
A few years back - we had a chance to talk to Simon Sinek. The tape of the recording went missing for a bit - but we rediscovered it. You don't want to miss this great interview. Simon drops pearls of wisdom you don't want to miss. this. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | The Value of Failure | 00:49:41 | |
Welcome to Season 3! We kick off this season with one of our favorite discussions around failure. What does it really mean? Is failure bad? How can you embrace and overcome failure? Find out in this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson and Rick A. Morris FailSafe-ERA was founded in August 2009 by Juanita Shanks after realizing that her walk through the criminal justice system with her son who was incarcerated left her emotionally depleted with no organization to truly help families like hers. Fail-Safe stands for “Families Affected by Incarcerated Loved-ones, Sincere and Forward-thinking Exhorters – The ERA in their name stands for Education, Rehabilitation, Adaptation” We encourage you to support Fail-SAFE ERA with a financial donation Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 09 Jun 2022 | Encore - How to Start Speaking! | 00:52:45 | |
Continuing the How To series, Rick and Paul discuss how they got into speaking, what you can do to start, and they help answer one of the biggest questions out there: negotiating your rate. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 30 Sep 2021 | Adversaries into Allies | 00:35:35 | |
Book 3 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is Adversaries into Allies by Bob Burg. Faced with the task of persuading someone to do what we want, most of us expect, and often encounter, resistance. We see the other person as an adversary and often resort to coercion or manipulation in order to get our way. But while this approach might at times bring us short-term results, it leaves people with a bad feeling about themselves and about us. At that point, our relationship with the person is weakened and our influence dramatically decreased. There is a better way. Drawing on his own experiences and the stories of other influential people, Burg offers five simple principles of what he calls “ultimate influence”—the ability to win people to your side in a way that leaves everyone feeling great about the outcome…and about themselves! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 24 Dec 2020 | Winning Mentality Part 5 - Final 4 | 00:43:35 | |
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford Winning Mentality is a multi-part series modeled after the March Madness college basketball tournament. Except this tournament is centered around movies that demonstrate the winning mentality, leadership and overall leave us inspired. It is now week 5 – we take the picks down to the Final 4. The crew has some additional fun talking competition. See us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. Thank you to our sponsor Leading Edge Press, publishers of the Breaking Average Book. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 22 Oct 2020 | Culture with Mark Miller | 01:09:45 | |
Mark Miller, Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-Fil-A and author of 9 books (and counting) stops by to discuss Culture. Hear fantastic takeaways from the team and Mark in how to infuse a winning corporate culture into your daily routine. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 16 Sep 2021 | First Break All The Rules | 00:46:47 | |
Paul and Rick kickoff an exciting new series on today’s episode. Over the next 16 episodes, we mastermind a leadership book that has stood the test of time. Our first book is First Break All of the Rules by Marcus Buckingham. Gallup presents the remarkable findings of its revolutionary study of more than 80,000 managers in First, Break All the Rules, revealing what the world’s greatest managers do differently. With vital performance and career lessons and ideas for how to apply them, it is a must-read for managers at every level. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 25 Mar 2023 | Coach John Mosley - Last Chance U - Netflix ENCORE | 00:50:58 | |
Coach John Mosley joins the Breaking Average Podcast to share his insight on leadership and the importance of Relationships. Coach Mosley is featured on Netflix's top-rated show, Last Chance University. Check it out. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | How to be Resilient | 00:37:05 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to be resilient. Resilience is measured by how much resistance you are willing to overcome to achieve your dreams. Check out tips, advice, and stories on how to grow your resilience muscle. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 26 Mar 2023 | Top 10 Great Sports Moments! | 00:50:41 | |
Join the Breaking Average Podcast as Barry and Paul launch a BRAND NEW season. They reveal for you the TOP TEN SPORTS MOMENTS that have created an impact -- at least in their eyes. You don't want to miss this episode. Paul and Barry also invite you to share YOUR GREAT SPORTS MOMENTS that you'd love for us to discuss. Drop your ideas in the comments or visit us at http://breakingaverag.com. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | The Power of Patterns | 00:43:05 | |
Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith discuss the Power of Patterns exploring how habits are curated and crafted, and what they can do to influence yourself and others. Success leaves clues -- discover the power of patterns. Discover more episodes at http://www.breakingaverage.com. | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | Entrepreneur Laws to Live By | 00:46:00 | |
In this episode, Paul and Barry creatively explore 21 Entrepreneur Laws to Live by as a means to make each day count. You don't want to miss this episode. Credit to @Codie_Sanchez for the food for thought that she posted on Twitter that Paul and Barry chewed on for this podcast discussion. Check out Codie by following her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Codie_Sanchez Also check out the resources and ideas at https://breakingaverage.com | |||
| 08 Apr 2021 | Trust - Be Dependable | 01:01:32 | |
“Trust doesn't mean that you trust that someone won't’ screw up - it means you trust them even when they do screw up.” -Ed Catmull Trust is next up on the list of Seven Critical Factors to Team Strong Leadership. The Trust factor again has 3 critical elements - Be and stay credible, be dependable and continue to serve. The second point of the trust factor is to be dependable.
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week Dave Horsager. Dave and his team are giving away a free resource to the Breaking Average audience. Please visit https://www.trustedleaderbook.com/breakingaverage/ to receive this resource and to get your copy of David’s newest book The Trusted Leader. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 05 Nov 2022 | The Power of Values | 00:44:50 | |
What happens when you get off track? In this episode, Paul and Barry explore what it means to find greater Alignment with The Power of Values. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Follow Paul Gustavson at https://twitter.com/paulgustavson Follow Barry Smith at https://twitter.com/BLDWhatMatters | |||
| 07 Jul 2022 | Encore - How to be Resilient | 00:37:05 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to be resilient. Resilience is measured by how much resistance you are willing to overcome to achieve your dreams. Check out tips, advice, and stories on how to grow your resilience muscle. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 26 Nov 2020 | Winning Mentality - Part I | 00:42:55 | |
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford Winning Mentality is a multi part series modeled after the March Madness college basketball tournament. Except this tournament is centered around movies that demonstrate the winning mentality, leadership and overall leave us inspired. It is selection Sunday, listen to the choices and let the competition begin! See us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. Thank you to our sponsor Spark Leadership Development. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | How to Start Speaking! | 00:52:45 | |
Continuing the How To series, Rick and Paul discuss how they got into speaking, what you can do to start, and they help answer one of the biggest questions out there: negotiating your rate. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | The Mentor Leader | 00:41:52 | |
Book 10 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy. “Your only job is to help your players be better.” That single idea had a huge impact on Tony Dungy when he heard it from one of his earliest mentors, and it led him to develop the successful leadership style so admired by players and coaches throughout the NFL. Now, a storied career and a Super Bowl victory later, Tony Dungy is sharing his unique leadership philosophy with you. In The Mentor Leader, Tony reveals what propelled him to the top of his profession and shows how you can apply the same approach to virtually any area of your life. In the process, you’ll learn the seven keys of mentoring leadership―and why they’re so effective; why mentor leadership brings out the best in people; how a mentor leader recovers from mistakes and handles team discipline; and the secret to getting people to follow you and do their best for you without intimidation tactics. As a son, a football player, and a winning coach, Tony has always learned from others on his path to success. Now you can learn to succeed for your team, family, or organization while living out your values―by becoming a mentor leader. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 11 Nov 2021 | Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell | 00:45:39 | |
Book 9 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | The Power of Growth | 00:57:07 | |
On this episode of the Breaking Average Podcast, Barry and Paul dive into the one thing that will magnify 2023 more than anything else -- The Power of Growth. Discover how you can make this the best year ever. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | YES - Align Their Values with John Mosley | 00:47:06 | |
“It’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” - Mario Andretti The Yes Factor elements serve as activators that influence healthy commitment by the team. The essential elements - Invite your team, align their values, believe the vision Join Rick and Paul and special guest, Head Coach of East Los Angeles Community College and Netflix Star John Mosley to discuss Alignment. Contributors align when their values are reflected in the vision the leader invites them to join. Tune in to catch the cliffhanger! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week The Fellowship of Christian Athletes. FCA is an international non-profit Christian sports ministry founded in 1954 and based in Kansas City, Missouri. They seek to equip young men and women athletes and coaches to know and grow in biblical sound values and lead others to do the same. It has staff offices located throughout the United States and abroad.Special shout out to Kerry O'Neil in Virginia who is a fan and listener of the podcast and on the FCA staff. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | Joe Gibbs - Origin Moment (1983) | 00:51:58 | |
Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact in our lives. We call it origin moments not just for the player, team or coach, but for all of us. Sometimes in the midst of tragedy something beautiful emerges. Today's episode is about the day the world of sports suddenly stopped as we witnessed the unthinkable, but through the platform of sports came together as one. This one became a miracle. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com | |||
| 16 Dec 2021 | 4 Disciplines of Execution | 00:56:56 | |
Book 13 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney and Sean Covey. 4DX® is not theory. It is a proven set of practices that represents a new way of thinking essential to thriving in today’s competitive climate, making this 2nd Edition a book that no business leader can afford to miss. The 4 Disciplines of Execution are used by more than 100,000 teams around the world in business, government, and education, and are changing how teams and organizations achieve their most important goals. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 12 Nov 2020 | Customer Focus with Steve Anderson | 01:05:40 | |
Paul and Mike are joined by Rick Morris to discuss tips and challenges around customer focus. Paul interviews Steve Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. Hear stories and tips from Steve and learn how to have relentless customer focus for your business. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 29 Apr 2021 | Ownership - Empower Team Members | 00:43:48 | |
“To be a leader is to enable others to embrace a vision, initiative or assignment in a way that they feel a sense of purpose, ownership, personal engagement, and common cause.” - Melanne Verveer The Ownership Factor establishes deep connections for a team and a tribe starting with the leader. The essential elements - Define the opportunities, empower team members and implement solutions. Any vision a leader has for the team requires the tea, to understand the vision; they need to buy into the vision and then be empowered to carry it out. Empowerment comes by utilizing their strengths to accomplish what needs to be done. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, DianeCaine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week and contributing author Gloria Burgess. Be sure to check out her short video on the Power of Collaboration. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | To Sell is Human | 00:50:28 | |
Book 12 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink. From the bestselling author of Drive and A Whole New Mind, and teacher of the popular MasterClass on Sales and Persuasion, comes a surprising--and surprisingly useful--new book that explores the power of selling in our lives. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in nine Americans works in sales. Every day more than fifteen million people earn their keep by persuading someone else to make a purchase. But dig deeper and a startling truth emerges: Yes, one in nine Americans works in sales. But so do the other eight. Whether we’re employees pitching colleagues on a new idea, entrepreneurs enticing funders to invest, or parents and teachers cajoling children to study, we spend our days trying to move others. Like it or not, we’re all in sales now. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 | Encore - Winning Mentality Part 6 - Championship | 01:03:42 | |
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford It’s the episode you have been waiting for! The Championship Round! And the winner is.... We talk about Why Hope Always Matters. Speaking of hope we featured the crews picks for charities to support - if you are moved to please donate: Paul’s pick - DC Dream Center Rick’s pick - Give Kids the World Diane’s pick - Wounded Warrior Project See us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | YES - Invite Your Team | 00:45:16 | |
“It’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” - Mario Andretti The Yes Factor elements serve as activators that influence healthy commitment by the team. The essential elements - Invite your team, align their values, believe the vision In this episode, the team discusses the Invite activator of the Yes Factor. To begin to achieve any leadership journey, somehow, somewhere, we have to answer the invitation. In order to grow your leadership vision, you must invite others to share in the journey. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breaking-average.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week is Chestnut Mountain Ranch. Chestnut Mountain Ranch is a Christ-centered home and school located in Morgantown, West Virginia. They reach the hearts of young men and restore broken families through a structured, loving community. Their vision is to restore hope to children and families. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 18 Feb 2021 | Insight - Seek Foresight | 00:43:42 | |
“A mind when stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes We move into the second of the Seven Critical Factors to Team Strong Leadership - The Insight Factor. The Insight Factor is comprised of 3 parts: Foresight, Hindsight and Engage-Sight. Foresight is intuition and their ability to anticipate the future. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week Rick Morris at R2 Consulting. Grab your copy of his free ebook: Lessons Learned: Confessions of a Project Manager! Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | 00:36:14 | |
Book 6 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents—millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | The Power of Curiosity | 00:44:56 | |
This week on the Breaking Average Podcast, Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith dive into a topic that you don't want to miss. It's the Power of Curiosity. Curiosity is one thing that changes the game. Discover more by watching this episode. Be sure to tell others about it. https://www.breakingaverage.com/ | |||
| 28 Apr 2022 | Dan Pink - How to Handle Regret | 00:51:49 | |
Special Guest Dan Pink joins Paul and Rick to discuss how to deal with regrets. Based on his latest book The Power of Regret, Dan shares the research and what led him to write the book. Is regret bad? Who has regrets? What are the types of regrets? What can we do with our regrets? Can regret be a good thing? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 04 Mar 2021 | Insight - Offer Engage-sight | 00:40:45 | |
“It isn’t enough merely to be open to ideas from others. Engaging the collective brainpower of the people you work with is an active, ongoing process. As a manager you must coax ideas out of your staff and constantly push them to contribute.” - Ed Catumull We continue with the second of the Seven Critical Factors to Team Strong Leadership - The Insight Factor. Engage-sight brings in the team. Listen to Alex Smith discuss the power of the team. Engage-sight starts with questions:
Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week Harbour Resources. Order your copy of Mike’s Daily Compass Quarterly Planner Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | Ownership - Define the Opportunities | 00:42:17 | |
“Walk in line like you own the place.” - Marriott Key Card The Ownership Factor establishes deep connections for a team and a tribe starting with the leader. The essential elements - Define the opportunities, empower team members and implement solutions. The first thing a leader must do is define an opportunity, which os an objective, goal or need. Without clear objectives, it’s impossible for others to take ownership -- unless you want them to own average. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week Trudy Menke and Reframing Leadership. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 27 May 2021 | Resilience - Overcome in the End | 00:44:02 | |
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go?” - T.S. Eliot The Resilience Factor elements generate courage for the team and its members. The essential elements - Acknowledge the threats, persevere through the middle, overcome in the end. In this episode, the team discusses overcoming in the end. Everybody loves a comeback story. A story that showed great challenges and a breaking average mentality to overcome them. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Trudy Menke & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week Cultivate Courage featuring Dave Cornell, one of the contributing authors to Breaking Average FACE YOUR FEARS. FULFILL YOUR DREAMS. Speaker, coach, author, and trainer Dave Cornell helps people overcome fear and cultivate courage so they can live a more productive, passionate, engaged life. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 10 Nov 2022 | Dave Cornell + The Power of Resilience | 01:00:10 | |
How are your fears holding you back? In this episode Paul and Barry sit down with the "Courage Guy", Dave Cornell as they talk about the art of Resilience. If you need a boost of hope and encouragement, you don't want to miss this episode. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Follow Dave Cornell at https://twitter.com/cultivatecourag Follow Paul Gustavson at https://twitter.com/paulgustavson Follow Barry Smith at https://twitter.com/BLDWhatMatters | |||
| 26 Mar 2023 | Trey Fischer - Navy SEAL | 00:32:26 | |
Join the Breaking Average Podcast as we explore the ALL IN mentality of what it takes to be our best. Paul sits down with U.S. Navy SEAL LCDR Trey Fischer, who shares his story. You don't want to miss this episode. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com If you want to discover more about SimVentions - visit us at https://simventions.com. (We're always looking for great people who love culture). Also grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | U.S. Olympic Hockey - Miracle Moment (1980) | 00:37:42 | |
Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments that we should never forget. Today's episode is about the legendary U.S. Men's Hockey team and how they were lead to improbable gold in the 1980 Winter Olympics Sometimes Miracles really do happen! Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com | |||
| 26 Mar 2023 | Steve Finn - Molder of Dreams | 00:46:25 | |
What does it take to seed a dream - and see it come to life? That's the question we put in front of entrepreneur Steve Finn, the founder, and director of Chestnut Mountain Ranch in Morgantown, WV. As a young child, Steve Finn lost his dad and became fatherless. After struggling as a teen, he found a new lease on life and decided to be a police officer with the purpose of helping others who struggled as he did. Eventually, his heart led him and his wife to start a boys home in the mountains of West Virginia -- a place of refuge and restoration rescuing them from mediocrity -- or worse. Today, Steve and his wife are creating change across the state. It's a reminder that a dream pursued can create a bigger impact than you can imagine. You don't want to miss this interview. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | Encore - How To Handle Distractions | 00:47:00 | |
Rick and Paul continue the How To series as we discuss how to overcome distractions. Distractions, especially in today’s world of devices and notifications, can be a difficult thing to deal with. Rick and Paul talk through their personal experiences on how to handle distractions and give tips and challenges to assist you in overcoming yours! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | How To Be A Blessing | 00:36:34 | |
Paul and Rick continue the How To series as we discuss how to be a blessing. The word blessing does not seem to be used as much as it used to according to Google (other than overused as hashtags). What is a blessing? How can you become one? Who determines what is and is not a blessing? Find out here! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | YES - Believe the Vision with John Mosley | 00:56:41 | |
“It’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” - Mario Andretti The Yes Factor elements serve as activators that influence healthy commitment by the team. The essential elements - Invite your team, align their values, believe the vision Hear Part 2 of our special guest, Head Coach of East Los Angeles Community College and Netflix Star John Mosley to discuss Belief. Belief drives behavior. How do we teach and transfer belief to our teams? Find out in this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week 2021 East Los Angeles College Men's Basketball Challenge We asked Coach Mosley what we could do to support him, and He shared about 2021 East Los Angeles College Men’s Basketball ChallengeT hey wanted to create some opportunities where people could help with a team meal or something that would go directly to their foundation or it could go directly to their team. Please support the team as they are athletes do not receive scholarships and every little bit helps. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | Cultivating Courage | 01:01:49 | |
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. -Henry Ford This episode we hear from Dave Cornell, one of the Breaking Average contributing authors, on the topic of Cultivating Courage To connect with Dave visit: http://www.cultivatecourage.com/ Mike talked about Nadine Champion’s Ted Talk 10 Seconds of Courage. Listen here: https://tedxsydney.com/talk/10-seconds-of-courage-life-lessons-from-a-fighter/ Harbour Resources is our sponsor this week, check out his just launched planner tool - The Daily Compass Quarterly Planner. Purchase yours today: www.dailycqp.com Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 | The Charisma Myth | 00:45:26 | |
The charisma myth is the idea that charisma is a fundamental, inborn quality—you either have it (Bill Clinton, Steve Jobs, Oprah) or you don’t. But that’s simply not true, as Olivia Fox Cabane reveals. Charismatic behaviors can be learned and perfected by anyone. Drawing on techniques she originally developed for Harvard and MIT, Cabane breaks charisma down into its components. Becoming more charismatic doesn’t mean transforming your fundamental personality. It’s about adopting a series of specific practices that fit in with the personality you already have. The Charisma Myth shows you how to become more influential, more persuasive, and more inspiring. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | Encore - How to Write a Book | 00:44:23 | |
Paul and Rick discuss the ins and outs of writing a book! How do you start? Do you get an agent? What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction proposals? Should you get a traditional publisher or self-publish? Hear these answers and more on this episode! Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | Michael Jordan - Origin Moment (1982) | 00:46:30 | |
Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact. The first one out of the gates is the 1982 NCAA Championships Game - North Carolina vs. Georgetown. Two great coaches. 4 Future College Hall of Famers including Michael Jordan. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com | |||
| 01 Jul 2021 | Encore - Breaking Average with Paul Martinelli | 00:58:04 | |
Season 2 of Breaking Average (formerly the Transformational Leader Podcast) welcomes Paul Martinelli. The team discusses the new podcast format, what it means to break average, and how to teach and transfer the concept of breaking average. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 | Boundaries for Leaders | 00:33:26 | |
Book 2 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is Boundaries for Leaders by Dr. Henry Cloud. In Boundaries for Leaders, clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud leverages his expertise of human behavior, neuroscience, and business leadership to explain how the best leaders set boundaries within their organizations--with their teams and with themselves--to improve performance and increase employee and customer satisfaction. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | High Performance Habits | 00:36:49 | |
Book 4 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard. After extensive original research and a decade as the world's highest-paid performance coach, Brendon Burchard finally reveals the most effective habits for reaching long-term success. Based on one of the largest surveys ever conducted on high performers, it turns out that just six habits move the needle the most in helping you succeed. Adopt these six habits and you win. Neglect them and life is a never-ending struggle. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We all want to be high performing in every area of our lives. But how? Which habits can help you achieve long-term success and vibrant well-being no matter your age, career, strengths, or personality? To become a high performer, you must seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage. This book is about the art and science of how to practice these proven habits. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | Mark Batterson - Your Words Create Worlds | 00:42:58 | |
In this episode, Paul and Barry take a break from sharing about great sports that have defined us and instead explore how our words create meaning and shape our worlds. Specifically, we sit down with Mark Batterson, who is a best-selling author, speaker, and pastor. His latest book, "Please. Sorry. Thanks." offers more than just practical advice, it will shape your thinking,. Discover how you can change your world with words. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Mark's new book "Please. Sorry. Thanks." at book retailers everywhere. | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | Insights with author Jason Turbow + The Power of Belief | 00:54:36 | |
This is It - The Waiting is Over! Join us for Part 2 with Jason Turbow, the coauthor of the Kenny Loggins autobiography "Still Alright" In this episode, you'll hear a powerful story that Jason captured from Kenny Loggins that they used to open up the book. Plus a whole lot more great insights on life and leadership including Barry and Paul's discussion on The Power of Belief. You don't want to miss this episode! Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com/ | |||
| 23 Dec 2021 | Dare to Lead | 00:42:25 | |
Book 14 of the Leadership Book Mastermind series is Dare to Lead by Brene Brown. Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don’t avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it’s necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we’re choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we’re scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can’t do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday or on YouTube. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson & Rick A. Morris Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 02 Jun 2024 | Make the Most of Summer 2024 | 00:05:43 | |
Three Tips to Make the Most of Your Summer We are working on brand new episodes for Season 8 to air later this fall. In the meantime, check out our short series for the summer. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | Insight - Share Hindsight | 00:42:53 | |
“A mind when stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes We move into the second of the Seven Critical Factors to Team Strong Leadership - The Insight Factor. This week we talk about Hindsight - yes it is 2020! Hindsight is all about mitigating blindspots. Asking for and being open to gathering and listening to feedback. Experience is not the greatest teacher, EVALUATED experience is - Hindsight is just that. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week Spark Leadership Development. Need some help building connections that thrive? Book a discovery call with Diane. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | Equip Yourself | 00:40:21 | |
In this episode, Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith talk about the importance of equipping yourself. Each of us has an orotundity to advance ourselves, and an important step is to gear up. Our brain is wired for equipping. Discover more in this episode. Find more episodes and content at http://www.breakingaverage.com | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | Collaboration - Communication | 00:47:04 | |
“Leaders who don't listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say.”― Andy Stanley We continue with the third of the Seven Critical Factors to Team Strong Leadership - The Collaboration Factor. We’ll be unpacking the 3 parts - Communication, Cooperation, and Interaction. Communication is the beginning of collaboration no matter the relationship or organization. In fact, 97% of workers believe that communication impacts tasks every day. Watch us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday. We’re always looking for the story of Breaking Average from the communities that we serve that the world that our listeners are involved in. If you know of a leader out there who is Breaking Average, in the way that they lead, the way that they serve their communities, their organizations, the leaders around them, we'd love for you to go to https://www.breakingaverage.com/podcast let us know of a leader that you think we should talk to as well. Purchase the Breaking Average book by clicking here: http://bit.ly/breakaverage Connect with your Breaking Average Crew: Paul Gustavson, Mike Harbour, Diane Caine & Rick Morris Thank you to Sponsor this week and contributing author Gloria Burgess. Be sure to check out her short video on the Power of Collaboration. Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC | |||