Breaking Average
Breaking Average
A fully lived and understood life can only be achieved by those who choose to break average. If you are too careful, too cautious, or even too comfortable, then you will likely fall short of reaching your potential. In other words, choosing average, which is default living, will keep you from being your best.
This podcast explores a different path -- it explores what it means to break average. Each week we share insights and ideas to help propel you forward, curated from our own experiences, plus some of the top thought leaders in industry today. We share resources, practical tips, and helpful stories and science to give you tools to help you grow and make an impact.
The late/great Jim Rohn once said, "we should be something more than average.” Join us each week for the Breaking Average Podcast, and discover why this is so important.
This show is co-hosted by Paul Gustavson, a leader in the tech industry and the author of Leaders Press On, Speech Blueprint, Breaking Average, and the forthcoming book Imagine. Paul's daily focus is on the idea of Full Spectrum Innovation, which is centered on personal, technical, and corporate growth.
Starting in the 2022 fall season, Paul was joined by Barry Smith, and world-class coach, author, and speaker focused on Building What Matters. Other cohosts - who are still guests of the show include Rick Morris, Mike Harbour and Diane Caine.
This podcast explores a different path -- it explores what it means to break average. Each week we share insights and ideas to help propel you forward, curated from our own experiences, plus some of the top thought leaders in industry today. We share resources, practical tips, and helpful stories and science to give you tools to help you grow and make an impact.
The late/great Jim Rohn once said, "we should be something more than average.” Join us each week for the Breaking Average Podcast, and discover why this is so important.
This show is co-hosted by Paul Gustavson, a leader in the tech industry and the author of Leaders Press On, Speech Blueprint, Breaking Average, and the forthcoming book Imagine. Paul's daily focus is on the idea of Full Spectrum Innovation, which is centered on personal, technical, and corporate growth.
Starting in the 2022 fall season, Paul was joined by Barry Smith, and world-class coach, author, and speaker focused on Building What Matters. Other cohosts - who are still guests of the show include Rick Morris, Mike Harbour and Diane Caine.
Episodes
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Jan 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
Cultivating Courage
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
Jan 7, 2021 • 59min
Discover your Strengths
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
Dec 31, 2020 • 1h 4min
Winning Mentality Part 6 - Championship
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
Dec 24, 2020 • 44min
Winning Mentality Part 5 - Final 4
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
Dec 17, 2020 • 60min
Winning Mentality Part 4 - with Sonja Wieck from Team Iron Cowboy
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
Dec 10, 2020 • 1h 5min
Winning Mentality Part 3 - Elite 8 with Mark Batterson & Summer Batterson Dailey
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
Dec 3, 2020 • 1h 16min
At The Movies Top 32 Competition - Winning Mentality Part 2
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 the first battle episode where we eliminate 16 movies. Did we get it right? Listen in to find out!
See us on the weekly Empowered Living show at noon on Thursday.
Produced by Rick A. Morris with R2 Multimedia, LLC
Nov 26, 2020 • 43min
Winning Mentality - Part I
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
Nov 19, 2020 • 45min
Commitment with the Women of Breaking Average
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
Nov 12, 2020 • 1h 6min
Customer Focus with Steve Anderson
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
