Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

Dr. Henry Cloud, a renowned leadership expert and clinical psychologist, discusses powerful insights on connection and boundaries. He introduces the four corners of connection, highlighting how real relationships foster growth. Cloud emphasizes the importance of aligning energy with priorities and the role of supportive environments in overcoming toxic fear. With practical tips for setting boundaries, he illustrates how they clarify responsibility and enhance personal and professional relationships. Tune in for valuable guidance on navigating connections!

Once the poster girl for doing it all, Tiffany Dufu is now sharing a powerful message to women: Drop The Ball. As Chief Leadership Officer of Levo and part of Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In launch team, Tiffany's life work is to advance women and girls. If we can learn to let go of perfectionism, Tiffany says, we can achieve more by doing less and achieve better work-life integration. On this episode, Tiffany shares the power in shrinking your to-do list, how to delegate with joy, and what happens when we focus on our most meaningful work. Her new book, Drop The Ball, is out now.

Jon Gordon, an accomplished author and speaker known for inspiring positive leadership and team culture, delves deep into the art of cultivating a thriving workplace. He shares his personal journey from crisis to positivity and the impact of negative thoughts. Jon emphasizes the importance of finding purpose over mere goals, using athlete stories to illustrate resilience under doubt. He discusses effective team connection exercises, the danger of energy vampires, and the power of love paired with accountability in leadership.

PGA Tour golfer Billy Horschel is one of golf's brightest young stars. On this episode, Billy talks about recovering from adversity, developing mental toughness, how to handle pressure, and the piece of advice he received from Tiger Woods that changed his mental approach.

Tom Glavine, a Hall of Fame pitcher with over 300 wins, offers profound insights into peak performance and winning culture. He emphasizes teamwork and the influence of legendary coach Bobby Cox on his career. Glavine discusses the dangers of early specialization in youth sports, advocating for a balanced, multi-sport approach. He shares how success stems from hard work, self-discipline, and continual self-improvement. Through personal anecdotes, he highlights the importance of trust, mentorship, and the invaluable life lessons learned on the field.

World-renowned performance psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr is well known for his work with top athletes and Olympians. As co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, he applies his research to the business world with Corporate Athlete training on performance and resilience. The author of 16 books, including the national bestseller The Power of Full Engagement, Jim's ground-breaking science-based energy management training system has been featured everywhere from the Harvard Business Review to the Oprah Winfrey Show. On today's episode, Jim shares how to find fulfillment at work, ways to maximize energy for peak performance, and how to re-wire our mental script.

Tom Izzo, head coach of Michigan State's men's basketball team and Hall of Fame inductee, shares his insights on sports leadership. He discusses the keys to transforming good teams into great ones, emphasizing the importance of humility, trust, and resilience. Izzo highlights the role of elite players in fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. With personal stories, he reflects on the emotional connections that shape coaching success while advocating for a feedback-oriented environment that prioritizes engagement and passion.

Imagine yourself on the highest peak in the world, surviving sub-zero temperatures, battering winds, and sudden avalanches. Adventurer Alison Levine has been there. She's served as team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on every continent, and skied to both Poles. There's no better training ground for leaders than environments where uncertainty reigns, teamwork is essential, and people are pushed beyond their perceived limits. On this episode, Alison talks about what she's learned about leading through adversity, teamwork, and risk taking by taking on the world's highest peaks. If you want more, be sure to check out her New York Times bestseller On The Edge. Follow Alison: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

During his 19-year career with the Atlanta Braves, Chipper Jones was a World Series Champion, 1999 National League MVP and 8x All-Star. But baseball also forced him to fail time and time again, and in that he found his most valuable lessons. On this episode, the former #1 pick and future Hall of Famer discusses the highs and lows of being a professional athlete, opens up about his personal struggles, and talks about the mental toughness and perseverance required to become one of the game's greatest switch-hitters. His new book, Ballplayer, is in stores now.

From her start as a hostess at Hooters to leading some of the world's best-known food brands, Kat Cole shares the leadership lessons she's learned through her accelerated rise up the corporate ladder. On this episode, the current group president of FOCUS Brands talks about her personal leadership philosophy, how to help people embrace change, her advice to young leaders, and what it takes to lead successful teams with hustle and heart.