In Episode 20 of the Youniversalife Podcast, I discuss The 4 Pillars of Leadership. The foundational elements that must exists to create positive influence. Selfless Putting Others 1stAction without expectation of rewardUnconditional GivingSet Ego Aside (Humble)Desire to impact the worldSee the big pictureCommunication TrustProductivityFacilitates Problem SolvingBoosts MoraleCreates Quality Decision MakingBuilds RelationshipsLoyalty Builds TrustAllows Delegation of ResponsibilityCultiv...

I have created a list of 5 leadership qualities of my favorite educational leaders. I lay them out in the latest Youniversalife Podcast. Who are your favorite leaders in your personal and professional life? Make a list of 5 things you love about their leadership style. Then, make a conscious effort to mirror their actions and words. This is a great way to discover your leadership principles. Please like and leave a review. You can find additional content at http://...

Deion "Prime Time" Sanders was anointed as the Head Football Coach at the University of Colorado - Interview Spiritual Movement - Trending in the right direction Chris PrattDion SandersTexas Long Horn QB (Quin Ewers)Dabo SwinneyUFC FightersYouniversalife emphasis on Leadership & Performance There is a need for leadership development in our society today.There is a need for creativity & how to put those things into the world.Who is talking about Leadership Jocko WillinkEchelon F...

In today's episode, I take 4 minutes to discuss the Spoonbread Festival in Berea, Ky. Most notably, my personal insight on balloon glows. I then venture into my journey to Educational Leadership. More to come on this topic... For more content & blog posts, head to youniversalife.com for the full YL experience. Don't forget to support the show by Liking and Sharing. Leave a review for others to see. Thank you! Keep Moving Forward!

Confidence is knowing that you will do something. It is not knowing that you can do something. Be a person of action and put forth the effort.Persistence is the way to achievement. It may never be perfect, but at least you've stepped into the arena.Check out youniversalife.com for more episodes and a wide range of leadership and performance content

Ep. 15: Confidence Part 2 Weird is Good Embrace our weirdness.Take inventory of what we do that is unique. Be detailedWeird should not get labeled personally as a stigma, but a strength.Weird usually brings new ideas and creativity to the world.Things that remain the same or fit the mold don’t move the world forward.A band you like that eventually everyone falls for. Those that shame “weird” actions often times lack confidence and creativity They don’t want change and have significa...

How to Build Confidence What is confidence? To have confidence vs to lack confidenceTo be clear-headed or to have a clear mind w/ the belief that what you know is true.Unwavering action or quick to take actionConfidence comes from the Latin word "fidere" which means "to trust". Have trust in oneself or othersIt is hard to develop confidence in our culture today social mediamediastate of the worldover consumptionlack of directionpurposefragile belief systemsExtremely common in high school stu...

Train the Mind What are we feeding our minds? Read and gather beneficial informationSurround yourself with positive people/influencesBe appreciativePractice gratitudeAvoid convenience. Take the long roadMatthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.What version of yourself are you feeding? Your inward ...

"If a man cannot have order within him, he cannot spread order about him." - Dallas Willard Apparent in: CoachingParentingTeachingLeadingEmbrace the moment: "We are more alert to the sound of dogs barking than angels singing!" - Brendon BurchardOpen your eyes to what is possible.Conversation with students about judgment & the 1 lap run.Overcoming the social anxietyFind the good in the moments & remain there.Where is more life found on the backend?Don't allow small-minded ...

Episode 11 Fear Part 2 Intro Outside Forces “Fear is a great teacher!” FALSE!!Coach the whole person. Not just the athlete“We are fooled into believing fear is a positive emotion.” - Brendon Burchard in the Motivation Manifesto“Fear harms more people in life than those who benefit from it.” - Burchard“We have distorted fear into a tool for the ego's protection.” - BurchardEgo The drive to maintain or enhance good views of oneself or that of the inflated opinion.Constru...