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In this episode, I catch up with John Skaggs, a fellow former WSU Baseball Captain, teacher, business owner, and my college roommate and good friend who I had the opportunity to live with and play baseball with for 4 years at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. We discuss the importance of communication, what it really means to be coachable, traditions and habits, starting and owning a business, purposeful association, and how important it is to get out of your own world, be outgoing, talk to people, and go explore the world. Find John and learn more about Prime Time Baseball at primetimebaseball.co _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

Here are several things I wish I knew 10 or even 20 years ago. If you would like to learn more or discuss any in detail, head to GoLeadEverything.com and book a free meeting with me. Would love to meet you and have you be a part of the GLE Network.  Rate it, subscribe, and share! _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In part three of this three part series, Phil answers some of the most searched "where" questions related to leadership. Rate it, subscribe, and share with someone who will benefit from hearing. _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In part two of this three part series, Phil answers some of the most searched "when" questions related to leadership. Rate it, subscribe, and share with someone who will benefit from hearing. _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In part one of this three part series, Phil answers some of the most searched "how" questions related to leadership. Rate it, subscribe, and share with someone who will benefit from hearing.  _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

This episode with Chris Flickinger wraps up a tremendous year for GLE in 2020. We cover a wide variety of topics including but not limited to: Fear, Failure, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, Agoraphobia, Clinical Depression, Positive Psychology, Performance Science, Interpreting Physical Responses, Dealing with Pressure, Perfectionism, Public Speaking, Culture, Faith, and Leadership. Chris is Internationally recognized among the top 1% of performance consultants, this individual shows his clients how to inspire productivity and produce positive cultures. His clientele include: Fortune 100 Companies Professional Athletes Entrepreneurs Academic Institutions And Family-Owned Businesses His easy action steps and solutions are steeped in performance science and designed to grow leaders, speakers, teams and businesses. He has a distinct background including the Fox News Channel, Dale Carnegie Training, Psycho-Metric Analysis and Positive Psychology under the guidance of world-renowned professors at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania as well M.I.T.’s Sloan School of Management where he learned negotiation science and the psychology of influencing. If you haven’t heard Chris yourself or attended one of his sessions, chances are you’ve heard speeches written by Chris,  celebrities, corporate executives and even other presenters often ask Chris to help develop, design and deliver messages that will WOW audiences. Find Chris at ChrisFlickinger.com _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In this episode, Phil Swanson shares his thoughts on leveraging mentorship for rapid mindset growth and accelerating toward your goals.  Good mentors can also help you realize your goals aren't anywhere near as big as they could or should be, and they might even be able to help transform your mindset in ways you never realized possible.  Seek out purposeful association, and Go Lead Everything in 2021 and beyond. Merry Christmas from the GLE family! _________ If you would like to find our how GLE can connect you with life changing mentorship, head to GoLeadEverything.com and click Find Out More for a free telephone mindset consultation. Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In this episode, my brother, the white knight, James Swanson, joins me for a fun conversation where we discuss how to make the most of your college experience (university for all my Canadian compadres), how to leverage mentors in your life to help you see your true talents and abilities, how to pave your own path, and how to use adversity as fuel to take massive action.  Note: Moose Swanson, my camera dog, also makes a cameo :) You can find James: On Instagram @sonofswan_ On Twitter @sonofswan_ On LinkedIn @James Swanson _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In this episode, I have the opportunity to chat with Mandy Rowe for the very first time. She is a Franchisor and leads up development for True Rest Float Spa, which is the largest float spa franchise in the world. Some of my favorite quotes:  "Learning how to fail makes you better at failing next time." "Find the way to give back in the job that you do." "Explore, have fun, and get out there." Mandy joined the True REST team in 2015. She was first exposed to True REST when leading the Youth Advisory Board for a private equity firm that specialized in early-growth franchise investments. She studied Economics and Corporate Strategy at Vanderbilt University followed by two years of commercial real estate in Nashville. Inspired by the True REST vision she relocated to Coronado to assist franchise sales and corporate management before moving to Texas.  You can find Mandy at the following: Instagram: MandyMRowe truerest.com @Mandy Rowe on LinkedIn _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In this show, Craig Landon Siegel and I manufacture some mindset magic, and Craig shares some tremendous knowledge bombs that you do not want to miss.  Craig started on wall street, ended up building an 8 figure business, and is now on fire for helping people with his CLS (Cultivate Lasting Symphony) movement. Craig is the founder of Cultivate Lasting Symphony, a transformative life coaching program. He helps clients reframe their mindset, boost confidence and transform themselves into someone extraordinary. Craig is on a mission to make an impact in his client's lives. Craig believes that while people are not broken, their frames often are. He alters their map of the world and revamps their mindset. This ultimately leads to personal and professional growth and breakthroughs. He is an impressive marathon runner, and has some tremendous mindset to share. I absolutely love his energy and what he is doing these days. So glad we had the opportunity to collaborate.  My favorite quotes:  "You can fail at something you don't like, you might as well fail at something you do like, and here is the kicker... maybe you'll fly!" "Energy is so contagious. Choose very wisely who you surround yourself with... you always want to be in a room where you have room for growth." Find Craig: On Instagram @craigsiegel_cls YouTube @CraigSiegel CultivateLastingSymphony.com CLS Experience Podcast dropping soon on listening platforms everywhere.  _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

My guest today has spent Over 60,000 hours in the automotive industry and has built a reputation as a fixer who gets called to help solve unsolvable problems. After spending 32 years in automotive service, Dave Foy recently began hosting the Trust My Work podcast and is now the host of the Fixed Ops Mastermind podcast, and he is on a mission to leave the automotive service industry a little better than he found it! Dave and I discuss how "Everybody wants to be led at some level",  "Leading people is all about finding the level that they need to be led at", and "Sometimes the best way to lead is to demonstrate how to be a good follower." You can find Dave at FixedOpsMastermind.com or @Dave Foy on LinkedIn _________ Please share this episode with 3 people you think would benefit from hearing this content, and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In this episode, I catch up with a friend of mine who goes out of his way (sacrifices) to make things easy on others. This is a great example of leadership. Although extremely knowledgeable about mergers and acquisitions as a partner at Porter Hedges, Joe Morrel and I spend most of our time talking about networking, communication, purposeful association, and focusing on people and being human.  Find Joe at www.porterhedges.com or @JoeMorrel on LinkedIn If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with 3 people you think might benefit from it too.  Give it a 5-star rating, follow/subscribe, and head on over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more about the Go Lead Everything movement. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilipSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube.  Now Go Lead Everything! Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

My guest today is the accidental executive. She worked her way up to the CEO of Safeway Driving, played an active role representing her former company in the International Franchise Association, and she is now a partner at TrizCom PR in Dallas.  Find her @AnnLittmann on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram Some of her dynamite mindset and my favorite notes from today: "Leaders are really good listeners" "Everyone has the capability to be a leader" "Everyone has value to bring to an organization, no matter their experience level" "How do you lead an individual? Talk to them, empower them to help an organization" "Be willing to stand alone in a room" "Ask questions and lead by example" "You need to create more than what you allow to consume you" "Keep a Goal Journal, Gratitude Journal, Prayer Journal, Random Thoughts" "It's about who you work with and making sure you are working in an environment that is bringing out the best in you" "Why (what your brand is and what your messaging is) it's not about what product and service you provide, it's about what your greater cause is" "Operate on why you do not what you do" "People don’t buy things, they buy from other people" "We don’t call them clients, we are partners" ~~~~~~~~~ If you think someone would benefit from hearing this episode or any of this content, please share it and send them over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more. It has been amazing to hear about all the individuals who listen to and are getting value from the content here at GLE.  Thank you for your support, you are the reason we do what we do. See you next time, and Go Lead Everything. Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In this episode, the Sidehustle Millionaire himself, Tony Whatley, shares incredible perspective about the producer vs. consumer mindset, thinking in the context of setting milestones instead of only setting goals, how he overcome and transformed into the fittest version of himself, how to be a servant leader, and how to focus, learn, and bring incredible value in whatever situation you may find yourself.  Tony is a business coach, best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, serial entrepreneur, community creator, leader, fitness enthusiast, car fanatic… basically… to sum it all up he is 365 Driven, and yes, that’s driven 365 days a year, which includes weekends. When most people are working all week looking forward to the weekend, this guy is putting his foot on the gas, pedal to the floor, consistently advancing his goals, and building and leading the 365 Driven Society which is a tremendous group of exceptional, successful people who are looking to do the same. I can speak from experience that Tony is a servant leader, and I have loved the opportunity to learn from him as a founding member of his 365 Driven Society. So privileged for the opportunity to chat with my good friend and mentor, Tony, in this week's show. Make sure you check out his bestselling book, Sidehustle Millionaire. Go find Tony and learn more about the 365 Driven Society at 365driven.com If you enjoyed today’s show, give it a 5-star rating, follow/subscribe, and head on over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more about the Go Lead Everything movement. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilipSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube.  Now Go Lead Everything! Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

Earlier this week I posted the poem “Be the Best of Whatever You Are” – by Douglas Malloch This poem especially stuck with me because of this line: “If you can't be a muskie then just be a bass-- But the liveliest bass in the lake!” On this week’s episode of GLE, we bring you the “liveliest Bass in the lake”, Anthony Bass, from the Toronto Blue Jays. Anthony is a great friend and former roommate who I had the opportunity to bull pen catch for back in 2008, the year he was drafted 5th round to the San Diego Padres. He has made an impactful major league career, bringing big value to several major league organizations (Padres, Astros, Rangers, Cubs, Mariners, Blue Jays), winning a championship with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters over in Japan, and is currently enjoying playing for Toronto and up for free agency. Anthony drops some huge plates of knowledge and shares some invaluable mindset about his confidence in his abilities being built though his biggest failures and stepping up to lead when the situation calls for it. Find Anthony on Instagram: @anthonyebass Find Anthony on Twitter: @anthonybass52 “I never really allowed my surroundings to get in the way of my job, my mission…” “When watching someone in my field of work have success, I want to learn from the best.” “I trust my abilities, but when I do have success, I write down what I did to have success.” “I really learned to trust myself from failing at the highest level.” “When I was younger, I didn’t have that in me, that knowledge and knowing how good I am until I got to the highest level and got beat up.” “Live up life, go explore…, and… do whatever you love to do.” If you enjoyed today’s show, give it a 5-star rating, follow/subscribe, and head on over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more about the Go Lead Everything movement. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilipSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube.  Now Go Lead Everything! Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

We have talked about why we should lead, now let's talk about how we see signs of leadership around us and maybe even in us.  This episode is a compilation of several thoughts on behavioral attributes of different leaders. Question everything! Head to GoLeadEverything.com to book time with me or find me on social to let me know your thoughts or if you disagree and why! If you enjoyed today’s show, give it a 5-star rating, follow/subscribe, and head on over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more about the Go Lead Everything movement. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilipSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Now Go Lead Everything! Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

"Writing is formalized thinking." - Jordan Peterson  We read a lot, but many of us neglect to write, write our thoughts, write our goals, write our plans and strategies.  Then sometimes even after it has been written down we neglect to simply run the play.  Go forth leaders, write it and run it... If you enjoyed today’s show, give it a 5-star rating, follow/subscribe, and head on over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more about the Go Lead Everything movement. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilipSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube.  Now Go Lead Everything! Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

In this episode, Phil catches up with an old friend of his from high school who has grown an impressive real estate portfolio. Rohun Jauhar shares some of his invaluable perspective on risk taking, his tremendous mindset toward mentorship, and how important it is to take action as the best form of learning.  Rohun Jauhar is the Co-Founder of JT Capital, which has managed a Multifamily Real Estate portfolio of $500 Million. He has 10 years of experience in Investing, Real Estate, Finance, and Operations. Early in his career he worked in Strategy & Finance at Facebook and GE and as a Venture Capitalist in Silicon Valley. Outside of JT Capital, he leads Jauhar Consulting where he advises Hedge Funds, Investment Banks, and Private Equity shops on investing in tech companies and real estate deals. Outside of his work life, he loves reading, writing, working out, playing tennis, and spending time with his family  You can get in touch with Rohun through any of the following ways:  • Blog: https://rohunjauhar.substack.com/  • Personal website: www.rohunjauhar.com  • Company: Website: www.jtcapitalgroup.com  • Email: rohun@jtcapitalgroup.com  • Twitter: @RohunJauhar If you enjoyed today’s show, give it a 5-star rating, follow/subscribe, and head on over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more about the Go Lead Everything movement. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilipSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Now Go Lead Everything! Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

Do you aspire to greatness? Well then you need some wicked amounts of grit. As our guest shares in this week's episode, "Greatness Requires Internal Toughness (i.e. GRIT)", and success is all about having that tough, foundational mindset.  Have a listen, and pick up some tools for your toolbox from Jonathan Wicker, corporate finance professional and founder of Wicked Grit Fitness. Find Jonathan at www.thewickedgrit.com or on Facebook and Instagram @wickedgrit. If you enjoyed today’s show, give it a 5-star rating, follow/subscribe, and head on over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more about the Go Lead Everything movement. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilipSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube. Now Go Lead Everything! Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios

This episode focuses on the importance of mindset and a true foundation when learning, growing, and trying new things.  If a comedian doesn't set up the premise right, then the joke won't work. It is the same for every person as they learn new ideas.  If their existing premise and foundational mindset is not ready to receive the new information, the person will not get it, will not know what to do with it, and may even have a wrong understanding of the idea.  Many speak about the significance of storytelling in helping us learn, and if you have a wrong premise, then the story you are comparing to may be a bad metaphor for comparing the new information, and you may misunderstand the idea entirely.  Focus heavy on building the right mindset, and prepare yourself for the rest of your goals to fall into place in God's good time.   If you enjoyed today’s show, give it a 5-star rating, follow/subscribe, and head on over to GoLeadEverything.com to learn more about the Go Lead Everything movement. For more great content daily, follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @realPhilSwanson, Facebook and LinkedIn, @PhilipSwanson, and for videos of these episodes and other great video content daily, subscribe to the Phil Swanson channel on YouTube.  Now Go Lead Everything! Soundtrack Credit: Hot Coffee – Patrick Patrikios