What happens when leadership development becomes about more than leadership? In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Nick Campbell and Lauren Luneckas to reflect on their 10 for 12 experiences and the lessons that have continued to shape their work, families, and lives. From awareness and accountability to growth mindset, work-life harmony, and the power of meaningful relationships, they explore what it means to become more intentional about who we are, not just what we accomplish. The result is a candid conversation about pursuing growth that lasts long after the program ends.

Have you ever stumbled over your words, made a typo, or felt embarrassed by a small mistake—and then replayed it all day? There's a psychological reason for that: the spotlight effect. We tend to dramatically overestimate how much other people notice, remember, and judge our mistakes. In this episode, discover why the spotlight is mostly self-imposed, and how shrinking your imagined audience can help you speak up, take risks, and move forward with confidence.

Join us for a special live recording from the ONE building in downtown Greenville, SC, as we celebrated our 400th episode with a live audience! Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon reflect on their 9-year journey to 400 episodes and explore one of the most important topics in leadership: culture. What does it really take to build a great culture? They unpack clarity, values, feedback and learning, ownership, accountability, and belonging, sharing lessons from sports, business, and their own experiences. Most importantly, they challenge leaders to move beyond talking about culture and take intentional action to create the environment they want to be part of.

In this week's Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon takes us inside the Presidents Cup, breaking down the unique formats, traditions, and team dynamics that make the event so compelling. As AMPLOS provides sports psychology services for Team USA, Drew shares what will happen behind the scenes this week, from communication and chemistry in alternate-shot play to the mental demands of competing as a team in an individual sport.

A bad executive hire costs far more than a salary; it can erode culture, stall momentum, disrupt strategy, and create a ripple effect throughout an organization. In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with new AMPLOS team members Brandon Bailey and Matthew Barnes, who lead AMPLOS' Executive Search offering, to explore what separates executive search from traditional recruiting, why structured and thoughtful evaluation matters, and how organizations can make better leadership decisions. From interviewing and behavioral fit to market intelligence and cultural alignment, discover why finding the right leader requires far more than checking a box.

In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro explores the idea that we're always in training. Every repeated thought and behavior (worry, avoidance, complaining, or procrastination) can become automatic. The question is: what are you reinforcing every day? Anthony challenges us to audit our routines, identify the habits that cost us most, and intentionally replace them with more productive responses. Because what you repeatedly practice is what you ultimately develop.

Week one of college football offers more than wins and losses; it offers a powerful lesson in how we respond when things don't go according to plan. From unexpected delays and disruptions to the temptation to draw big conclusions from a single game, Drs. Drew Brannon and Milt Lowder explore the importance of staying composed, adapting to adversity, and focusing on what you can control. They also discuss the role of leaders in managing emotion, maintaining perspective, and helping their teams stay steady in difficult moments. Because whether it's football, business, or life, how you respond often matters more than what happens.

Great leaders don't need to be the hero. They make sure their people feel seen, valued, and appreciated. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder explores the power of giving credit, recognizing effort, and using words to build confidence. While compensation matters, meaningful recognition can be even more powerful in helping people feel that they belong, their work matters, and they're part of something greater than themselves.

What do you actually do with AI? In the final episode of this three-part series, Dr. Drew Brannon and Michael Wolinsky move from reflection to action, exploring how individuals and organizations can begin using AI effectively. They explore how individuals can build reps, use AI as a thought partner, protect their critical thinking, and become more, not less, of themselves. They also offer practical guidance for organizations around strategy, governance, communication, and deciding what AI should and shouldn't do. The message is simple: don't outsource your thinking, use AI to amplify it.

Ever finish a meeting and struggle to focus on the task in front of you? The problem may not be distraction, it may be attention residue. Dr. Gabby Caviedes explains how unfinished, rushed, or emotionally charged tasks can follow us into our next activity, draining focus and productivity. Learn a simple 30–60 second "close the loop" practice that can help your brain fully move on and make your attention work harder for you.