Today on the Montgomery Companies Podcast we are honored to talk all things leadership and trust with New York Times and Wallstreet Journal best-selling author – Dr. Henry Cloud. Named one of the top 25 most influential leaders in personal growth and development by Success Magazine, Dr. Cloud has shared the stage with renowned leaders such as former President Bush, Condoleezza Rice, Jack Welch, and Peyton Manning, and today he imparts his wisdom and knowledge with our podcast audience.   Join us as we discuss the neuropsychology of trust, how to be empowered and empower others to say “No,” and how to effectively set boundaries. We’ll dive into how the greatest leaders focus on their development, and why one of the greatest mistakes a leader can make is not knowing who to trust. We are biologically wired to ask, “Am I safe?” and this episode is a can’t-miss listen if you want to make sure your employees or associates can answer that question with confidence!   Check out two of Dr. Henry Cloud’s must-read best-selling books: Boundaries, and Boundaries for Leaders.

In this episode, sit down with host Jordan Montgomery as we discuss all things First Impressions. This podcast was inspired by Ann Demarais’s book – First Impressions: What You Don’t Know About How Others See You. Our initial interactions with others are critical in shaping our relationships and building trust. They determine whether someone sees you with the “Halo Effect” – where one positive characteristic spotted inspires the belief that there are many other positive behaviors and traits, or the “Horns Effect” – where one negative trait spotted leads to the conclusion that there are other negative traits and behaviors lurking beneath the surface. Because we weigh initial information more heavily than later information, first impressions are KEY! We’ll talk about the 4 most important things to implement when making a first impression and having that first conversation, as well as why it is important to focus not on what you say, but how you make someone feel. SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT!! On March 13th we are rebranding, and this podcast will be retitled as the Growth Over Goals Podcast! Same great content, new name

“Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower In today’s episode of the Montgomery Companies Pocast, we are blessed to sit down with Ken “Collaboration” Coleman – best-selling author, host of the Ramsey Show, leadership guru, and connoisseur of full-length body pillows. Join us as we discuss leadership strategies, and why the best leaders pull their followers, rather than push them. We dive into the biggest challenges facing leaders today, and explore the fact that many employees are not leaving companies, they are leaving leaders. Ken explains the three basic human needs that must be met by a leader in the workplace, and how to take care of the people you have, so that you never have to worry about the people you need. For those who are not in a position of leadership within their workplace yet, we expand on the importance of being a good follower, and how to hone your observation skills so that you can, with careful dedication to detail, build your own leadership style for when the time comes. Learn the two questions you must ask your employees in order to gain trust, and the formula for leading with perfect courage and clarity, through even the toughest days. Check out Ken’s best-selling books: The Proximity Principle, and From Paycheck to Purpose

Valorie Burton is the renowned author of 13 books on personal development, the founder of the Coaching and Positivity Psychology (CaPP) Institute, and one of the foremost experts in positive psychology and resilience coaching - and today, dear listener, you get the opportunity to glean from her incredible wealth of wisdom. In this episode of the Montgomery Companies Podcast, we sit down with this courageous trailblazer for an eye-opening conversation about leadership life lessons. Join us as we discuss Valorie’s life journey and how she came to learn how important it is to not lose hope along the way. We’ll explore the significance of personal growth – why how far you are able to go, is dependent on how much you are willing to grow. We will define the Law of the Lid, and how businesses can by stunted by their leaders, as well as how leaders, whether at home, in the office, or on the playing field, can coach themselves by asking the right questions every day. Finally, Valerie takes us home with a reminder of how important it is to place value on listening to different perspectives, and why, if you are going to lead well today, you have got to have a mindset of curiosity over judgment. Find out more about coaching with Valerie by checking out her website: https://valorieburton.com or become a certified coach at the CaPP Institute: https://cappinstitute.com

On March 13th The Montgomery Companies Podcast will become Growth Over Goals. Tune in to hear Jordan explain the details of the rebrand as well get an update on some exciting upcoming events.

In this episode of the Montgomery Companies Podcast, we are joined by none other than Chris Burke, a rockstar athlete best known for hitting a series-ending walk-off home run in the 2005 National League Division Series that sent his team, the Houston Astros, to the NL Championship Series. But today we are privileged to go beyond Chris’s baseball fame to take a deep dive into his professional career and discover his passion for parenting and coaching youth. We discuss the major challenges facing parents today who have kids in youth sports or who coach youth sports teams. Chris takes us home with a reminder of Colossians 3:23 – “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” – a verse Chris lives his life by and encourages his young charges to live their lives by in everything they do. Chris shares how learning to problem solve is one of the best parts of youth sports; why you shouldn’t be afraid to coach your best player; and the hallmark traits of those who go beyond being teachable, to being coachable. Finally, Chris walks us through the characteristics of a gifted communicator, and how to go about doing God’s work in your everyday life. Whether you are a coach on the baseball field, or a "coach" in the office or at home, this episode is for you! Hear more from Chris Burke! Follow him on Twitter – chrisburke02 And check out his Coach Me Up Podcast with co-host Jimmy Dykes

Today on the Montgomery Companies Podcast, we take a seat with 11x New York Times best-selling author, an award-winning keynote speaker, thought leader, speaker, coach, believer, and family man – Don Yaeger. Don, who has made an appearance on major talk shows such as Oprah, CNN, and Good Morning America, has given his life’s work to understanding leadership, and figuring out what makes top leaders and top teams tick. In his pursuit of leadership wisdom, Don has studied thought leaders all over the world, and has spent time in and worked in 65 different countries. Perhaps most impressive is that Don is one of 6 people to have ever beat Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one basketball. But it’s not Don’s accolades that make this an episode you won’t want to miss, it’s his stories of - and lessons from - the earth-shaking leaders he has spent time with. Learn the ONE question Don asks of every leader, the question that everyone should be asking, the question that will make YOU better for having asked it. Find out the secrets of top-performing leaders, athletes, and teams, and learn why choosing your inner circle carefully is the most important thing you can do to ensure your personal growth. Finally, prepare for the greatest lesson on forgiveness you will ever learn, as through Don’s stories we are able to join Warrick Dunn as he sat down face-to-face with the death row inmate who killed his mother, and hear his response. https://www.instagram.com/donyaeger/ https://twitter.com/donyaeger

Today on the Montgomery Companies Podcast, we have an opportunity to be open vessels as Chad Johnson – a man on the front lines of developing leaders, a visionary, thought leader, king maker, and summiteer of Mt. Kilimanjaro – pours his heart out in service to our audience, guiding us through some of the greatest leadership lessons that can be learned. Everything we want and desire is outside of our comfort zone, and achieving it necessitates us to be dedicated to seeking out and guarding the guidance that only our hearts can give us. This leadership journey requires you to surround yourself with people who believe in you, as well as people you believe in. It also requires us to lean in wholeheartedly to our God-given talents, implementing the daily discipline of refining and practicing those gifts to our greatest ability. Join us for a game-changing conversation on challenge and opportunity, as Chad walks us through essential life lessons on leadership and influence, fully living up to his reputation as a king-maker.

Today’s episode of the Montgomery Companies Podcast finds us rubbing shoulders with acclaimed one-of-a-kind renaissance man, Jeff Henderson. Named one of Forbes Magazine’s Top 20 Speakers You Should Not Miss, Jeff’s enlightening podcast interview with us certainly proves out his accolades. Join us as we tackle some of the highlights of Jeff’s new book – What To Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life Is Uncertain – and discuss how to navigate the inevitable risk associated with making major life decisions. Jeff shares tips on how to let go and leave a job well, and how to keep on moving forward even when you lack a clear vision. We close out with a ground-breaking conversation on marketing, and how to create and leverage vision carriers for your organization, no matter what industry you are in, and how big or small. Connect with Jeff! You can find out more on Jeff’s website: jeffhenderson.com And be sure to check out Jeff’s books, Know What You Are For, and What To Do Next, where Jeff writes his cell phone number and invites his readers to text him any insights or questions they might have.

We have a treat for you today on the Montgomery Companies Podcast as we pull up a chair with best-selling author and top thought leader in the field of personal development and mindset, Jon Acuff. All over the globe, Fortune 500 companies, organizations, and sports teams have benefitted from Jon’s wisdom, and today YOU, dear listener, get that same opportunity. Join us for a riveting conversation on the surprising solution to overthinking, as we discuss Jon’s latest book, Sountracks. Learn the three Trojan Horse Questions to ask yourself when you find yourself fixating on negative thoughts, and how to find out if the story you are telling yourself is true, helpful, and kind. Jon leads us through what it takes to retire and replace broken soundtracks and teaches us the “turndown technique” to dial down the volume on a loud and stressful world. Finally, discover the keys of communication as Jon shares with us on ways to close the gap between you and your audience, whether it’s an audience of 1, or 10,000. Be the first to sign up for the next Jon Acuff challenge: acuff.me.waitlist Or learn more about Jon’s works on his website – acuff.me