On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #3 - Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Coach John Wooden's motto, "Make each day your masterpiece," emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you are doing right now to the best of your ability. It means recognizing that nothing can be done about what happened yesterday, and that you can only affect what will happen tomorrow by what you do today. Wooden's Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success are two key sources of his life and coaching philosophies. He believed in being true to oneself and making the most of each and every day. When speaking with his players, Wooden reminded them that the most they can give on any given day is 100%.Additional informationSongs ReferencedPainting Pictures of Egypt by Sara GrovesPut a Little Love in Your Heart by Al Green & Annie LennoxDon't Let the Sun Go Down On Me by Elton JohnArticlesThriving During Adversity by Denise RussoPositive Intelligence by Shirzad ChamineThe How of Happiness by Sonja LyubormiskyAll Roads Lead To Something: Tips For Effective Decision-Making by Denise Russo Denise Russo's Websitewww.schoolofthoughts.netDenise Russo's Forbes ArticlesForbes Article LinkSamantha Powell's Website and BlogLead The GameConnect with us on LinkedIn:Denise RussoSamantha PowellSchool of ThoughtsWhere you can subscribe and listen:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast IndexPodcast Addict

On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #3 - Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Coach John Wooden's motto, "Make each day your masterpiece," emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you are doing right now to the best of your ability. It means recognizing that nothing can be done about what happened yesterday, and that you can only affect what will happen tomorrow by what you do today. Wooden's Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success are two key sources of his life and coaching philosophies. He believed in being true to oneself and making the most of each and every day. When speaking with his players, Wooden reminded them that the most they can give on any given day is 100%.Additional informationToday Matters by John MaxwellThe Passion PlannerPassion Planner discount code: RWRD.IO/EFWYE73?CDo What Matters Most by Steve and Rob ShallenbergerTwelve Days by Denise Russo Make Each Day Your Masterpiece by Marshall Goldsmith Diagram of controlling the controllable  Thriving During Adversity by Denise RussoPositive Intelligence by Shirzad ChamineThe How of Happiness by Sonja LyubormiskyAll Roads Lead To Something: Tips For Effective Decision-Making by Denise Russo Denise Russo's Websitewww.schoolofthoughts.netDenise Russo's Forbes ArticlesForbes Article LinkSamantha Powell's Website and BlogLead The GameConnect with us on LinkedIn:Denise RussoSamantha PowellSchool of ThoughtsWhere you can subscribe and listen:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast IndexPodcast Addict

On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #3 - Make Each Day Your Masterpiece. Coach John Wooden's motto, "Make each day your masterpiece," emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you are doing right now to the best of your ability. It means recognizing that nothing can be done about what happened yesterday, and that you can only affect what will happen tomorrow by what you do today. Wooden's Seven Point Creed and Pyramid of Success are two key sources of his life and coaching philosophies. He believed in being true to oneself and making the most of each and every day. When speaking with his players, Wooden reminded them that the most they can give on any given day is 100%.Additional informationToday Matters by John MaxwellThe Passion PlannerPassion Planner discount code: RWRD.IO/EFWYE73?CDo What Matters Most by Steve and Rob ShallenbergerTwelve Days by Denise Russo Make Each Day Your Masterpiece by Marshall Goldsmith Diagram of controlling the controllable  Thriving During Adversity by Denise RussoPositive Intelligence by Shirzad ChamineThe How of Happiness by Sonja LyubormiskyAll Roads Lead To Something: Tips For Effective Decision-Making by Denise Russo Denise Russo's Websitewww.schoolofthoughts.netDenise Russo's Forbes ArticlesForbes Article LinkSamantha Powell's Website and BlogLead The GameConnect with us on LinkedIn:Denise RussoSamantha PowellSchool of ThoughtsWhere you can subscribe and listen:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast IndexPodcast Addict

On this episode of What's on Your Bookshelf Denise, Andy, and Sam discuss Coach Wooden's Principle #2 - Help Others. CoachWooden viewed helping others as his life's calling. He believed he was born to influence and serve young people. That was his life purpose and he tried to fulfill his calling every day.Tune in to this conversation with Denise, Andy, and Sam to find out what difference 75 cents makes and how old shoes can change lives.  Denise Russo's Websitewww.schoolofthoughts.netDenise Russo's Forbes ArticlesForbes Article LinkSamantha Powell's Website and BlogLead The GameConnect with us on LinkedIn:Denise RussoAndy HughesScott MillerSamantha PowellSchool of ThoughtsWhere you can subscribe and listen:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast IndexPodcast AddictPodchaserPocket CastDeezerListen NotesPlayer FM

In this What's on Your Bookshelf episode, Denise and Sam continue their discussion on Principle 1 - Be true to yourself. Coach John Wooden believed that core values shaped your character, including honesty, integrity, humility, and self-discipline. These values formed the basis for ethical behavior and guided his actions with others. Coach Wooden emphasized the importance of building a solid foundation of character traits to succeed in sports and life.Join the conversation with Denise and Sam as they discuss part 2 of Principle #1 - Be True to Yourself.Denise Russo's Websitewww.schoolofthoughts.netDenise Russo's Forbes ArticlesForbes Article LinkSamantha Powell's Website and BlogLead The GameConnect with us on LinkedIn:Denise RussoAndy HughesScott MillerSamantha PowellSchool of ThoughtsWhere you can subscribe and listen:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast IndexPodcast AddictPodchaserPocket CastDeezerListen NotesPlayer FM

In this What's on Your Bookshelf episode, Denise and Sam discuss Principle 1 - Be true to yourself. Coach John Wooden believed that core values shaped your character, including honesty, integrity, humility, and self-discipline. These values formed the basis for ethical behavior and guided his actions with others. Coach Wooden emphasized the importance of building a solid foundation of character traits to succeed in sports and life. Join the conversation with Denise and Sam as they discuss part 1 of Principle #1 - Be True to Yourself. Additional ReadingThe 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential by John MaxwellThe Market for Honesty by Dwight R. LeeLearn MoreTake the DISC AssessmentDenise Russo's Websitewww.schoolofthoughts.netDenise Russo's Forbes ArticlesForbes Article Link Connect with us on LinkedIn:Denise RussoAndy HughesScott MillerSamantha PowellSchool of ThoughtsWhere you can subscribe and listen:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast IndexPodcast AddictPodchaserPocket CastDeezerListen NotesPlayer FM

Welcome to What’s on Your Bookshelf. In this episode, Denise welcomes a new host, Samantha Powell, to the show to discuss the book Coach Wooden by Pat Williams. The book is based on seven principles given to John Wooden on a card he received from his father, Hugh Wooden, on his eighth-grade graduation. John saved the card and carried it with him in his wallet. The seven principles are:Be true to yourselfHelp othersMake friendship a fine artDrink deeply from good books, especially the BibleMake each day your masterpieceBuild a shelter against a rainy day by the life you liveGive thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every dayCoach Wooden lived these life lessons daily and impacted many lives as a leader and coach. Are you curious to find out what was on the other side of the card? Join Denise and Sam in the first part of this series about Coach Wooden today on What’s on Your Bookshelf. Denise Russo's Websitewww.schoolofthoughts.netDenise Russo's Forbes ArticlesForbes Article Link Ted TalkEveryday leadership - Drew Dudley Lead the Game Blog by Samantha PowellThe Play-By-Play Sports Leadership Blog Connect with us on LinkedIn:Denise RussoAndy HughesScott MillerSamantha PowellSchool of Thoughts  Where you can subscribe and listen: Apple PodcastsSpotify Amazon Music Podcast Index Podcast Addict Podchaser Pocket Cast Deezer Listen Notes Player FM

In this episode, Denise and Andy continue to discuss Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell. You'll hear our take on winning and learning versus winning and losing. Get great advice from former Major League Baseball Outfielder and Manager, Clint Hurdle.  Also, Denise and Andy share some great insight on being present when you invest your time with people just as they invest their time with you. Additional videosGiannis InterviewAaron RodgersLink to Minute with MaxwellConnect with us on LinkedIn:Denise RussoAndy HughesScott MillerSchool of ThoughtsWhere you can subscribe and listen:SpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast IndexPodcast AddictPodchaserPocket CastDeezerListen NotesPlayer FM

In this episode, Denise, Andy, and Scott discuss the book, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell. Author John Maxwell states that if you want to succeed in life, you must learn how to connect with people. While it may appear that some people are born with the ability to connect, anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Maxwell shares five key principles to help the reader develop the crucial skill of connecting. They include:Finding common groundKeeping your communication simpleCreating an enjoyable and interesting experienceInspiring peopleStaying authentic in your communicationBy reading and practicing what is contained in this book, connecting is a skill you can learn and utilize in all your relationships – familial, personal, and professional.Books1. Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell2. Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John Maxwell3. Career Self-Care: Find Your Happiness, Success, and Fulfillment at Work by Minda ZetlinLink to Minute with MaxwellDenise Russo's Websitewww.schoolofthoughts.netDenise Russo's Forbes ArticlesForbes Article LinkConnect with us on LinkedIn:Denise RussoAndy HughesScott MillerWhere you can subscribe and listen:SpotifyAmazon MusicPodcast IndexPodcast AddictPodchaserPocket CastDeezerListen NotesPlayer FM

In this episode, Denise, Andy, and Scott discuss the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles.People in Japan believe everyone has an Ikigai - a reason to jump out of bed each morning.Inspiring and comforting, this book will give you the life-changing tools to uncover your personal ikigai. It will show you how to leave urgency behind, find your purpose, nurture friendships, and throw yourself into your passions.s.LinksDenise Russo's Websitewww.schoolofthoughts.netDenise Russo's Forbes ArticlesForbes Article LinkBooksIkigai - The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy LifeMan's Search For Meaning DiagramIkigai diagramStudyCIRP Freshman SurveyArticlesFinding Your Purpose In The Midst Of Adversity by Denise Russo