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Jun 10, 2021 • 56min

#012: Rhyme Antics - Founder & CEO Chantel Calloway

What we do after we find rock bottom is what defines us. Chantel Calloway is the creator and CEO of Rhyme Antics, a fun, engaging and educational game inspired by the roots of hip-hop artistry. Chantel developed the game sitting in jail on New Year’s Eve 2010 after she robbed a bank to provide for her son. Today, Rhyme Antics is the first black-owned game to be sold in big-box retailers, Target and Walmart. Chantel joins Fran Racioppi as she talks about her fall, her learnings, her path to entrepreneurship and how taking responsibility for your actions and accepting when you’re at rock bottom can inspire you to do more. Chantel also provides her lessons on successful crowd-funding and how iteration is critical to developing a product your audience wants, regardless of what the creator thinks it should be. Dive into an inspiring journey of self-development and be motivated to sing your own path, never letting poor choices define your life or your character.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights:-Fran and Chantel play a heated round of Rhyme Antics -Rhyme Antics as a literacy game to build vocabulary and command of word usage-Rhyme Antics is the first black-owned board game in Walmart and Target-The literacy crisis in the United States-Chantel describes her decision to rob a bank to provide for her son-Bounceback and recovery from hard times-Make personal development a priority-The effective use of crowdfunding and how to develop a crowdfunding campaign-The first steps in developing a concept, pilot products, market research and focus groups-The need for founders to remain true to their vision but accept feedback in the iteration of their products Quotes:-“The hardest work a person has to do is the self development work.”-“As long as you stay the course and stay committed to your goal, you will achieve it.”-“When you have no money, you have to be super creative.”-“I was lost spiritually. Not focused, I forgot my potential, wasn’t living for my purpose...I was just lost and fell upon hard times.”-“It was the best and worst thing that ever happened to me. Through the dark time and having that fall, I rebuilt myself to the person I am today and that would have never happened without that incident happening.”-"Will people you don't know support the product - great test of viability - before you waste your time and money - are you market ready?"-"The thing that separates this product from everything else is that it is fun and educational"-“I turned down the first licensing deal that I was offered because the company didn’t understand the community that this product talks to."-"There will never ever be a little girl that’s black, that will say I can’t be a board game developer because you did it. It was your destiny, you were the one that was supposed to do it.”Chantel’s Daily Three Foundations of Success-Meditation-Make your bed-Set aside undistracted time to focus on work
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May 27, 2021 • 1h 21min

#011: The Pursuit Of Gold - Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Wilkinson

“The task ahead of you is never greater than the power behind you.” Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Wilkinson, shares her “#DREAMCHASER” journey to compete in her fourth Olympic Games in 2021. Laura joins host Fran Racioppi to provide her lessons on facing fear, the unknown, the pressure of the moment and the drive to not only win, but also to become better versions of ourselves. Laura is the first woman in history to win Olympic Gold, World Cup Gold and the World Championships in 10 meter platform diving. Motivated to reach for her dreams after being cut from her high school team, she won the gold medal on a broken foot. Get ready to be inspired by Laura’s story of courage, determination and longevity at the top.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights:-The mentality of an Olympic athlete-The need for elite performers to focus on the fundamentals -It is not about being special; it is about doing the basics better than everyone else-Laura’s high school diving experience and her ‘call to action’ after being cut from the team-Failure as a needed part of success-The humility needed to accept failure and the path to improve-Taking ownership of your performance-Winning the gold medal at the Sydney Olympics,  Laura’s pep talk she gave herself, and how suffering the broken foot was the catalyst to winning the gold-Dream Chaser mentality and the drive to push towards our dreams-Her neck surgery and recovery during her return after nine years in retirement-Laura’s thoughts on fear and moving past it-Preparing to qualify for Tokyo-Dealing with the ‘uncontrollables’-Finding balance in life-Achieving longevity in sports-Channeling the pressure of the moment-Laura’s ‘Pursuit of Gold’ podcastQuotes:-"Fate and Determination separate the good from the great"-“It’s not comfortable. It’s not easy. And it may take time. People don’t want to do that. But that is how you move past fear.”-“Every time I fail, it gives me the opportunity to learn.”-“If you are not humble enough to receive corrections, you are never going to accept what you need to do to make a change to become better.”-“It’s about the pursuit. It’s about the hunt. It is about who you become. If you have these dreams, chase them.”-“The challenges that we face are what equip us for what’s ahead.”Laura’s Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Love your family-Be active and move your body-Stay hydrated
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May 20, 2021 • 42min

#010: Slingshot Leadership - Organizational Psychologist Dr. Alan Echtenkamp

We live in a world full of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. As leaders we must manage our teams and organizations, but we must first learn to manage ourselves and our responses. In the first of a  “how-to guide” episode, host Fran Racioppi sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Alan Echtenkamp to understand the elements that build a strong and effective leader in times of challenge and transition. They discuss the four keys to effective communication and how leaders should approach planning with an agile and versatile attitude. They also delve into how leadership must set the conditions for a return to normalcy and how empowering employees will provide them a voice in their future while building trust across the organization.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights:-Fran & Alan define a VUCA environment (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity)-Leadership in VUCA and during crisis (COVID as an example)-VUCA requires leadership, character and caring for other people-VUCA Prime tells us that in times of crisis and confusion, our natural tendency is to become insular and worry only about ourselves-Discussion on the ways to look outward in crisis leadership-Alan defines crisis leadership and tell us how to transform fear action into desire for action-Importance of not downplaying threats and risks to organizations-Transparency among the ranks is about empowerment, not providing all the dirty details of the company-NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as examples of effective leadership during the early days of COVID-19-In crisis times, leaders must act with urgency, communicate with transparency, respond productively to missteps, continuously update-Strategies to assess when our teams are ready to return to a new normal-Teams will be empowered to have a voice if they are given a choice, connected to a purpose, and given a bridgeQuotes:-”A good and authentic leader recognizes the role and responsibility that comes along with being a leader and becomes the best version of themselves in that.”-“Part of the emotion you are trying to evoke from people depends on the behavior you need from them.”-“In any communication there is the sender, the receiver and the message.”-”There are as many definitions of leadership in the world as there are snowflakes.”-”Leadership is not an equal dynamic.”-”The challenge for leaders is managing your own emotional experience.”-“90% of people consider themselves self-aware. The real number is about 15%.”-”The paradox of senior leadership is that the more senior you are in an organization the less likely people are to give you honest feedback.”-“Clarity and agility help people move through complexity and ambiguity.”-”Any organization at best only has the best strategy for right now.”-”Do I punish failure, or do we reward failure?”-”What are the metrics for performance that we want.”-”Part of what we need from leaders...is to recognize what’s changing and what’s not.”-”People are willing to give more than their share as long as they feel supported and I think loved.”
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May 13, 2021 • 1h 29min

#009: 977 Days As A Hostage of Somali Pirates - Michael Scott Moore

“Curiosity killed the cat.”  Journalist and novelist Michael Scott Moore, was captured and held hostage for 977 days by Somali pirates during a research trip to Somalia in his effort to write a book about Somali Pirates. As told in incredible detail in his bestselling book, The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast, Michael recounts his memories of the initial shock of being captured, the harsh conditions, forging bonds and connections with the other hostages, the failed escape attempts, how captivity provided the time and space for much needed personal introspection, and how his perspective on life and its challenges has changed.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights:-Drive: Michael’s “drive” to survive struck even his captors. After two and a half years many would have resigned themselves to failure and hopelessness, but Michael did not. His constant failed attempts to escape his captors showed how willing he was to fight to get his life back.-Resiliency: To say that the conditions Michael endured were harsh is an understatement. It was literally the definition of adversity. Michael survived the years of captivity through stimulating his mind, constantly believing in rescue by United States Special Operations and looking to ransom negotiations.-Adaptability: Michael had to structure his time despite the uncertainty of each day by creating small goals one day at a time. After captivity, Michael had to adapt to “normal” society, which he had been detached from for so long that his return actually made his head hurt from thinking about topics he had long forgotten.-Humility: 977 days was plenty of time for Michael to reflect on his past and humbly accept his mistakes, while making him more vulnerable, aware and conscious of what really matters in life.-Integrity: Michael found it in his heart to forgive his captors, but he never forgot. He was able to get over his feelings of anger and resentment, but he did not buckle in his own sense of good and bad. A Stockholm syndrome skeptic, Michael remained steadfast in his commitment to hold his captors accountable for their actions.-Team Ability: Everything is about relationships, even on a pirate ship. Michael saw his situation as captors and captives alike being forced to play on a team that none of them chose to be on. Building relationships with fellow captives, and even his captors, helped Michael endure even the hardest of days.-Effective Intelligence: Michael’s experience provided a new lens through which to view the world. It changed his perspective on life and gave him a deeper center of gravity. For better or for worse, he is less single-minded and more focused.-Emotional Strength: Depression, anxiety, and even suicide ideation hounded Michael every day, but Michael coped by stepping aside from those emotions and giving himself room to think, analyze and find solutions to his captivity. Through yoga, meditation and writing. -Curiosity: It was what put Michael into the chaos, but it was also one thing that kept him going during captivity.Michael’s Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Make coffee every morning-Dedicate a few hours to focus on work - productive, focused work-Create a list of tasks to complete each day
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May 7, 2021 • 1h 16min

#008: Tackling The Cannabis Conundrum On Talent Acquisition - Hunter + Esquire

Building a business is tough. Building a business in the yet-to-be-defined cannabis economy is even tougher. One of the biggest conundrums in the cannabis industry is talent acquisition and culture clash between legacy cannabis purveyors and formalized business structure. In this episode, Fran Racioppi lights up the challenges and opportunities in this fast-moving industry. He's joined by Bryan and Jessica Passman, Founders of Hunter + Esquire, a leading cannabis executive search and consulting firm, to discuss how cannabis companies recruit, assess, select, and retain top talent. They also highlight the barriers preventing elite talent from entering cannabis, the preconceived notions around the industry, the cultural challenges faced by operators, and the paths to becoming a successful founder in the industry.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights: -The opportunities and risks the cannabis industry offers to potential employees.-The legalization of cannabis in different states and at the federal level.-How legalization is affecting the growth of the market and companies in the supply chain.-Combatting stigmas and perceptions of the cannabis industry; equating cannabis to prohibition.-The barriers preventing top talent from entering cannabis.-Structuring a talent management cycle in an industry that has both former drug dealers and wall street executives.-Overcoming the lack of industry experience in cannabis and how the legacy players are accepting new talent in the market.-The culture clash between legacy and new cannabis purveyors.-The business cycle of cannabis and where the major companies lie (existence, survival, early success, rapid growth, maturity, decline/re-launch).-The role of founders in start-ups and how entrepreneurs accept when it is time to step aside as the leader but still contribute to the vision of the company they created. -Positive effects of COVID on cannabis and the designation as an “essential service.”Quotes: -”Your human capital is your most valuable asset, if not your only appreciating asset.”-”She is a CEO. Not a She-CEO.”-”We focus our recruitment process on education.”-”You need the cannabis OG’s and the suits.”-”You do not have to be a consumer to be an effective leader in the industry, but you must respect other people’s consumption.”-”The existence of the illicit market keeps costs down for consumers.”-”If we want to properly monetize this thing, we need to level-up.”-”Open your ears and listen. If you have that self-awareness.” -”Be sure you are clear on what skill gaps you are filling.”-”There has been a huge push for diversity,  women in leadership roles.”-”There are companies focused on optic hiring. They are choosing to hire a woman for the sake of hiring a woman.”-”None of our clients want a slate full of the ‘pale male’ candidate.”-”We have clients who doubled revenue and headcount (through COVID).”Bryan’s Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Get up early and get organized -Communicate candidly and with transparency -Act - be in motionJessica’s Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Make your bed, wash your face, get dressed-Get up early and get organized -Make a list of tasks
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Apr 29, 2021 • 1h 19min

#007: Modern Manhood - Cleo Stiller

For centuries society has clung to the classic archetype of men as protectors, providers, hunters, and gatherers absent of emotion and unable to form meaningful relationships. This perception has impacted the interaction and communication not only between men and women but also between men themselves. In today’s world of rising gender equality, many men have lost the ability to understand what it means to be both a  “good man,” and a “good human.” In this episode, Author & Journalist  Cleo Stiller joins Fran Racioppi to discuss her new book, Modern Manhood: Conversations About The Complicated World of Being a Good Man Today, and share her thoughts on the artificially constructed “Man Box” in which too many men are caught. She explains how her work in journalism, culture, and anthropology has explored the less discussed topics of sex, relationships, money, and workplaces. Most importantly, Cleo discusses how the #MeToo Movement can help men become comfortable having uncomfortable conversations through an introspective look at their past behaviors and a willingness to do better in the future.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights:-The importance of, and how to, get comfortable having uncomfortable conversations about gender equality, race, sex, relationships, money, self-help, health.-Cleo’s rise through the journalism ranks at Bloomberg. How she pitched and started her show “Sex.Right.Now” on Univision; ultimately being nominated for a Peabody Award for Public Service Journalism.-Deep dive into the book’s  8 core topics: Dating, Sex, Work, Money, Parenting, Friends, Self/Health/Porn, and Media.-Fran comes to grips with his past poor behaviors and commits to being better.-The need for introspection without stigma, blame or judgment to accept that at times in our lives we have not acted appropriately, but we can accept that and move forward. -Fran and Cleo break down societal notions that men and women must act in certain ways towards each other; a concept that prevents them from building meaningful relationships.-The danger of “locker-room talk” in male-male relationships.-The concept of “call up your friend...not call out your friend” for poor behavior.-Fran forces Cleo to challenge common stereotypes about women in a rapid-fire opinion game.Quotes:-”I did not want to miss the opportunity for us to come together and look at our past, future, and not uplevel our behavior.”-”Even if you are a good, modern man, you are going to mess up.”-”I always say no stigma, no judgement. I trust the viewer to interpret this. Just tell them what’s going on.”-”What are the new rules? What can I do?”-”They certainly care that they don’t get dinged for something they did in their past.”-”The amount of money they made had such an impact on their feeling of worth as men.”-”Introspection and communication can change your relationship in meaningful ways.”-”Am I not allowed to talk about the bodies of the people I have been with?”-”When your friend says something shitty, what they are trying to do is bond with you.”-”Everything right now is very awkward and very uncomfortable.”Cleo’s Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Journal-Have coffee-Exercise
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Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 19min

#006: Healing Hands - Dr. Claudius Conrad

Connecting two unrelated fields can lead to world-changing discoveries. Dr. Claudius Conrad has led both the medical and music industry in combining music and surgery, revolutionizing laparoscopic robotic surgery and the approach surgeons take to building their teams and healing their patients. Joining Fran Racioppi as the first in-person guest of the podcast, Dr. Conrad explains how the use of music can not only facilitate the healing process in patients, but also improve the performance of surgeons and other healthcare professionals in the operating room itself. Listen in to learn how being a Steinway & Sons music composer and a German Special Forces Sniper have propelled him to lead the world in minimally invasive pancreatic surgery; and vice-versa! Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights:-An explanation of the connection between music and surgical medicine in terms of skill comparison, precision, zero tolerance for failure and both as a “performance.”-Dr. Conrad talks about his recruitment into the German Special Forces Sniper unit and his double major in medicine and music.-Discussion on the mindset and preparation required to become  an elite surgeon and an elite pianist; the need to work everyday towards the goals.-Dr. Conrad details how to create a recording album and speaks about his piano album Healing Hands.-Fran & Dr. Conrad engage in a detailed discussion on Minimally Invasive Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Robotic Laparoscopic surgery and how Dr. Conrad leads the medical industry in the use of robots in this field.-Discussion on the Whipple Procedure and the increase of pancreatic cancer diagnosis over the last 30 years. -Dr. Conrad discusses how he organizes and builds his teams of elite surgeons. What he looks for and how he uses music to form bonds between the team. -Tips on how to manage a group of top performers in a multi-disciplinary team unified by the medical profession tenets of “do no harm” and “for the best of the patient.” -Analysis of the generational shift in medicine from the baby boomers to Gen X and now Gen Z; including the rise of AI & Machine Learning.Quotes:-”If everybody thinks it’s a bad idea, yet your heart tells you to pursue it, it’s a clear sign that this is a perfect idea, and you should go for it.”-”I am certainly a master at failure. But I am also a master at getting back up again.”-”You have to learn how to learn and make it a habit to be uncomfortable.”-”Being a surgeon helps me become a better pianist, and being a pianist helps me become a better surgeon. Science and art, precision and creativity, discipline and transcendence. In the end, both are about connection.”-"Surgeons, who have to execute prolonged motor performance, often enjoy so-called ‘activating’ music."-”Give yourself three goals in life, ideally ones that you are not already excelling in, and make it a point to get better at those. By doing so you will become a better person.”-”I am looking for people who are better than me in at least one aspect.”-“Find what motivates each member on your team.”Dr. Conrad’s Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Improve your technical skill set-Maintain a welcoming personality-Increase knowledge
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Apr 14, 2021 • 1h 43min

#005: Twice Social Founder & CEO – Emily Sandberg Gold

Your personal brand means everything in digital marketing, especially on social media. But, do you know who your audience is? From her years as a top fashion model, Emily Sandberg Gold knows that building a personal brand takes understanding first yourself, then your audience. Emily combines this balance with the need to listen before speaking, an attribute that has led her to success in both her modeling career and as the founder of her digital marketing agency, Twice Social. Emily attributes success to her never-ending drive and her ability to form meaningful relationships. She joins Fran Racioppi on the podcast to share her whole journey – from the glitz of the runway to the shadows of depression and anxiety – and how she took what she learned from modeling and entrepreneurship to help others build their brands and leverage social media to achieve growth.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights: -Emily explains her transition from a small Minnesota town to the New York City modeling scene and the importance attitude plays in developing confidence in yourself and your abilities. -When entering any new environment we must first listen to understand what is asked of us. Once we are clear, it is time to render an opinion (if an opinion is even sought).-Emily describes her definition of work ethic and drive as the reasons behind her rise to the covers of Vogue and Elle, and becoming the face of Fendi, Versace, DKNY, Clinique and Gap.-All careers have a shelf life, modeling was no different and required Emily to continuously assess the next steps of her career and her relevancy in the modeling industry.-Emily candidly shares her battle with anxiety and depression, the factors behind it including burnout and constant workload, and how rehab in Los Angeles helped move past these setbacks and get back to modeling.-After a short stint selling shoes and handbags at Nordstrom, Emily leverages her experience building her own personal brand to start Twice Social, her digital marketing agency. -Emily explains the opportunities and challenges in starting a social media business, the value proposition of small teams and a boutique experience.-Defining an audience that resonates with us is the most important aspect of building a brand that requires continuous engagement, community building and partnerships.Quotes:-”Don’t walk into a room thinking that you know what’s up.”-”Listen and pay attention. Do what’s in front of you and educate yourself as much as possible on what it is that you need to learn.”-”The first relationship you build is with yourself.”-”I will pay these contractors twice as much as anyone is paying them and charge clients half as much. That is where I can compete. I can compete on people and I can compete on price.”-”As long as I kept my mouth shut, people would project themselves onto me and they would do the talking for me. I didn't have to sell myself, they sold me to whoever.” Emily’s Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Wake up in the morning and make your bed-Call or text three people every morning to create connections with others-Ask yourself each day; “do I want to give today, or do I want to get today.”
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Apr 8, 2021 • 1h 21min

#004: The Enneagram – Psychologist Drew Newkirk

The characteristics that set high-performers apart fascinate Drew Newkirk, a New York City psychotherapist who uses the Enneagram Theory of personality assessment to help people unlock the secret to achieving their goals. Drew focuses on elite performers’ ability to remain proactive and out front. Rather than being on the defense,  he coaches on strategies to push forward while never letting others bring them down. In this episode, Drew joins host Fran Racioppi to share his transition from client to the therapist and how he helps others find joy, happiness, freedom, and fulfillment through a quest to understand life’s purpose. An avid music lover, Drew uses music as a language to connect with his clients, as well as to inspire himself and others. He shares his new docuseries called “The Songs That Saved Your Life” where he explores music as inspiration to those who find solace in specific songs. He also debuts his new YouTube channel where he blends lessons from music and literature.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights:-Drew describes how he was bullied as a child resulting in insecurity, which he shielded by developing a “fighter” spirit.-Drew provides his theory of life as a table with four legs, each representing a different passion but each needing to remain in balance with each other to find completeness and fulfillment.-Fran & Drew break down the Enneagram, it’s nine core personality types, and the primary and secondary wings.-Fran describes himself as an “8,” while Drew is classified as a “sexual 4” bringing into the conversation the three centers of “instinct, feeling, and thinking.”-The Enneagram “Instinctual Stack” is used to identify what character traits people display in times of safety and comfort vs times of stress and confusion.-Fran questions Drew on the drivers behind his passion for music and the rationale behind the development of “Songs That Saved Your Life” in partnership with recording artist Darrell McDaniels from RunDMC.-Envy is an emotion that Drew describes as his ‘dark passenger’ through which he professes his jealousy for Hugh Jackman.Quotes:-”Your ‘why’ is the root system. If the tree doesn’t come out of the root system, it is not authentic. If a company is doing it well, they’re putting the ‘why’ first.”-”As a man...I resist the idea that I am a scrapper because I think that was about being defensive, feeling insecure, feeling small and weak.”-”Your ‘why’ is different than the ‘how’ or ‘what’ you do.”-”It’s not if, it’s when. And I have wrestled with that for six years.”-”My way of dealing with envy is to get competitive...but envy also drives me.”-”The idea behind the Enneagram is that you develop both sides of yourself.”-”Most of life's problems are because man cannot sit in a room by themself.”-”The purpose is the core, and the ‘what’ is going to follow that purpose if you are doing it right.”-“You have this opportunity. Who cares what he says? You have to put this into the universe.”Drew’s Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Communicate with compassion-Target your efforts-Move and take action
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Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 33min

#003: The Boston Red Sox Second Baseman and Broadcaster – Jerry Remy

In loving memory of our friend, mentor and member of our Jedburgh Team - Jerry Remy (1952-2021). We will miss you. In Major League Baseball the glory you see on the field is a very small part of the whole story. As a player, there must exist a dedication to greatness and a commitment to excellence that transcends the field; even at the end of a baseball career. Second Baseman Jerry Remy became a legend in the game and in the broadcasting booth having been inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame, elected President of Red Sox Nation, and his 32 years as the NESN color analyst for the Red Sox. In one of his last full length interviews, Jerry shows us how to overcome inexperience and lack of skill by focusing on our core strengths and dedicating ourselves to perfecting the fundamentals. He shares the mentality required to perform in the moment and under extreme pressure, and how we can overcome devastating injury, depression and anxiety. Jerry also explains why the 2004 Red Sox team is the best team in history, how managers have been forced to evolve to coach a younger generation of athletes, and the importance of mentors in our professional and personal lives.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website.Highlights: -Jerry shares how nearly being released in his first spring training after being drafted in 1971 forced him to realize how much work was required to be competitive at an elite level and how a dedication to preparation is required to improving his personal skills on the field and in the broadcasting booth.-Analysis of playing in an environment like Boston where winning and perfection is an expectation; how do we as leaders consistently rise to the challenge and not be overcome by the moment. -As a five-time cancer survivor, Jerry shows us how to take life’s challenges one day at a time and apply focus to small victories that compound to achieve a goal and overcome extreme adversity. -Hire for character, train for skill is a fundamental aspect of building elite teams; a challenge NESN accepted when it hired Jerry as the color analyst. -Despite a rough start and inexperience, Jerry explains how we apply our previous knowledge to new tasks and demonstrate effective intelligence.  -Depression affects even the most elite performers. Jerry provides his lessons on overcoming depression and anxiety when your life is on camera and in the spotlight every day.-Based on 50 years of MLB experience, Jerry gives us the inside baseball on the best Red Sox leaders like Jason Varitek and David Ortiz, the best teams, mentors, and the advice he has for the recently retired Dustin Pedroia.Quotes:-”I had so far to go. My talent was so far below all these other guys.”-”If these guys can play there, I can play there. I just have to work harder. I have to do more work. It will all pay off in the end.”-”You had to have a short memory because you could really dislike a lot of these guys who wrote some bad stuff about you. You win them over by playing better.”-“I was terrible. I was awful. And I wanted to drop it. But I never quit anything in my life.”-“They felt like they had nothing to lose and they go on to win this thing.”Jerry’s Three Daily Foundations of Success:-Preparation-A love for the game-Be yourself and don’t be afraid to be wrong

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