Love Leadership Podcast

Jordan Burroughs is one of the most decorated athletes in the sport of wrestling. His track record is full of championships, most notably winning the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics in London. Amidst all the success, Jordan has experienced moments of disappointment throughout his career. In this episode, Jordan shares humbly and transparently about some of those seasons and how he persevered through them. Jordan's perspective will increase your faith and inspire you to keep going through your own disappointments.

Successful entrepreneur Van Deeb understands what it means to embrace small beginnings. From landing his first gig in real estate to building one of the most successful real estate firms in the Midwest, Van has always been a leader on a mission. In this episode, Van shares his inspiring story, the principles that led to his success, and what it means to live a life of generosity and servant leadership. Van's passion and principles will inspire you to maximize your gifts and make an impact in every sphere of life.

Legendary Coach Dan McCarney rebuilt multiple struggling college football programs throughout his coaching career. In this episode, Coach McCarney pulls from his years of experience and shares some of the principles that have helped him achieve success over the years. These principles serve as timely wisdom for so many who find themselves in the process of rebuilding in 2020.    

Adam Wright, President and CEO of MidAmerican Energy Company, shares his transformative journey fueled by faith and discipline. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and the 'one day at a time' principle in achieving success. Their conversation delves into how cultural standards shape success in urban areas and the profound impact mentorship can have on career paths. Wright also discusses how seizing opportunities propelled him from intern to innovator, highlighting the vital role of leadership, daily routines, and personal connections in personal growth.

Building a culture of ownership takes intentionality. It's not just caught but it's also taught. If you desire for this to be a pillar in your organization you must first be willing to embrace it for yourself. In this episode, Todd Doxzon & Mike O’Connell have an important conversation about what it takes to build a culture of ownership so that your team can flourish.    

Building healthy rhythms is necessary for longevity in leadership. If we take this concept to heart we will avoid burnout and the pain the often follows unhealthy rhythms. In this episode, Todd Doxzon & Mike O’Connell have a candid conversation about building healthy rhythms in order to stay healthy in life and leadership.

Healthy leadership starts with proper priorities. As a leader, you are stretched in many different directions. This often leads to priorities being out of order. Todd & Mike understand this battle because it's a tension they've had to manage in their own leadership. In this episode, Todd Doxzon & Mike O'Connell have an important discussion about proper priorities and the discipline that it takes to keep them in proper order.         

At the heart of every healthy organization, you will find a leader who cares about people. Healthy leaders understand that growth without care is a recipe for a dysfunctional team. In this episode, Todd Doxzon & Mike O'Connell have a discussion around the importance of being caring as a leader. 

Every leader in every organization will be coached. How you receive coaching is the difference between getting better or staying the same. Discover in this episode how being coachable will help you reach your full potential.

One of the biggest mistakes we make in leadership is taking on more than our capacity can handle. This is the pathway to burnout. In this five-part series called the 5C’s of Leadership, we talk about the importance of identifying and empowering the leaders around us. Discover in this episode how chemistry is the ingredient that separates good teams from great teams.