The Courageous Podcast with Ryan Berman

4:09 - "This is how we never solve anything"6:26 - "The worst thing that could happen to advertising was..."9:13 - What scares Derek about today12:11 - The power of values15:21 - Being a believer in the Constitution15:32 - Derek's concern with the Jeep Super Bowl commercial.18:54 - Should we be united here in America?21:04 - The need to address bad behavior of bad apples.23:41 - Standing together for one single principle27:27 - Where have the leaders gone?29:55 - Being more diverse starts with the CEO30:15 - "They are bosses; they are not leaders."31:59 - Why Derek left NYC...34:04 - Placing your people over clients35:36 - Firing bad clients38:29 - In business, courage is a competitive advantage. In life, being courageous makes us happier.39:50 - Derek shares what he loves the most42:07 - Safe is now unsafe.45:06 - If you don't grow you're dying.45:17 - We need to overcome the fear of talking about our differences46:09 - Do white men see black people?46:34 - "I move through a store differently just because of how the world perceives me."48:35 - "No one is talking about Black Lives Matter anymore"49:06 - Derek shares he was quoted a different price to speak at an event than a white colleague51:52 - Some problems need conversation to get to solutions53:55 - "We need to understand that we see things differently"56:12 - Derek profiles talented Black creatives during Black History Month

4:50 - Minter's background from the non-traditional jobs to entrepreneurship and corporate life7:17 - What was tugging at Minter to leave corporate and go back to entrepreneurship8:42 - Leaning into tie dye...and wearing it to work10:49 - The one moment that drove Minter to re-evaluate what he was doing with his career15:07 - Do you know what you stand for?19:12 - The challenge and the time needed to get to know yourself19:21 - If you haven't done the work to know who you are, then you are being authentic about what?20:26 - Standing up and standing out feels bad20:58 - CHECK, the framework24:06 - The link between empathy and time26:53 - The cult of productivity is dangerous - it pulls on our resources and are not present with ourselves27:44 - We replace being with doing more stuff29:53 - Back to CHECK - Curiosity, Humility, Empathy, Courage, Karma33:46 - Explaining Karma - intentions and actions36:02 - You Lead, You38:07 - Minter shares his story of vulnerability42:24 - Minters view on being able to openly discuss death43:40 - Minter shares his story of courage

3:10 - Brent's background and starting his first company3:57 - Learning about pivots in entrepreneurship5:38 - Should every American serve in the military?7:44 - What do you go through mentally in SEAL training8:23 - The mental, physical and mindset transformation8:51- Key attributes - grit, resilience, mental fortitude, passion, and a deep emotional connection to the idea of serving12:47 - Taking Point - The foundational principles for leadership and organizational development13:44 - Wanted 'Embrace the Suck' to be something actionable in the personal transformation space15:34 - Navigating obstacles in a better fashion is a path to fulfillment and ultimately a more meaningful life16:52 - Pain versus pleasure18:35 - "Do something that sucks everyday"19:24 - Get comfortable, being uncomfortable19:03 - A growth mindset is wrapped in courage, courageous action, courageous thought, courageous faith and purpose21:13 - Make a list on the items you do want to regret in life and execute that list22:07 - Values and leadership at work versus at home23:34 - "We defined a set of guiding principles for our family that helps us get through obstacles, challenges, and celebrate wins"26:17 - Level of awareness to be successful27:36 - "New Year's resolutions are for losers"29:01 - Discipline is about balance - mind, body, and decisions31:43 - Consistency and schedule of "successful" people - Sunday through Sunday32:08 - Do your to-do list the day before, not the morning of...33:58 - What does a regimented schedule look like with kids in the mix36:10 - Communicate, set expectations and be willing to adapt40:22 - How you can prepare yourself physically to help yourself mentally42:30 - Brent shares his story of courage in the workplace

5:46 - We believe we have to be the ideal worker6:25 - Heartwarming to hear the next generation of men stepping up and saying they want to be actively engaged fathers6:32 - How to be great at your career and your family life6:52 - The abundance mindset and trends we are seeing7:10 - Value is not just about shareholders; it's about stakeholders8:53 - Fears of taking a break from work9:32 - The profile of productivity will surprise you - it's not about being all in, all the time10:01 - Huge rise of parents versus non-parents12:25 - This is a collective problem to solve, not an individual one13:04 - Integrating work and family13:29 - The United States ranks dead last in paid parental leave14:17 - Please support paidleave.us18:15 - We have a duality structure and we need to change that18:20 - Go back to our original values as a country20:15 - People need to be given a chance to learn and grow and change20:53 - Forces from the bottom up and top down are creating change21:24 - Background on PrismWork and HEARTI - Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, Transparency, Inclusivity23:45 - The core traits of leadership in the 21st century25:51 - Why buy-in from the full leadership team is important28:51 - Often times what has happened is that someone is in pain and leaders need help to build it the right way.32:01 - Humility and curiosity drive awareness35:23 - Carol Dweck's research around scarcity mindset, abundance mindset and understanding a growth mindset.37:23 - Why courage matters39:06 - Courage happens every day39:42 - Sharing your truth and finding courage in doing so can help someone else41:52 - The cult of productivity44:01 - The construct of corporate America44:36 - The need to change what success looks like44:46 - Taking time off from work has massive benefits46:14 - Shame is not a driver for change49:57 - How to live your best life50:10 - Get clarity on your values and how you choose to spend your time

3:59 - Does Marisa feel like she's a courageous leader?6:03 - We force Marisa to choose 3 words to describe herself.6:33 - Her thrill in the workplace: finding ways to win creatively8:12 - "Psychology is the gameplay for what we do"9:47 - Marisa shares the power of brands and their role in culture.10:26 - The role of home today.12:12 - Marisa explains what delights her about jumping into new verticals.13:18 - Marisa is adamant about not doing things differently for the sake of doing things differently.15:34 - Marisa doesn't recommend moving across the country during a global pandemic.17:40 - One surprise she learned from an economist: residential sales have been stong during this time.19:51 - "It takes time to build trust and relationships."21:37 - Work life and home life have come together22:35 - The importance of keeping the team aligned: Marisa and department are meeting once a week right now.25:07 - Marisa shares that when she's passionate about the work shes doing she's not afraid to speak up.26:35 - We remember the inspirational leaders we report into (and the not so good as well).30:11 - Marisa confides why marketing and the consumer needs it proper seat at the business table.31:32 - Ad Age hails Lowes as Marketer of the Year33:31 - Marisa walks us through her reality of making instinctual decisions in 1) a new job, 2) during a pandemic, 3) in the business of home34:43 - Where courage should and shouldn't play in their business38:23 - Lowe's win-win-win program: "Plant's Of Purpose"41:32 - We tak about her work creating Taco Bell's "The Bell" Oasis out in Palm Springs42:33 - Creating a culture where people are not afraid to bring bold ideas to the table.45:15 - Once the fundamentals are locked then you can begin to take some creative risks.46:32 - Marketing isn't all fluff & fun. Marketing brings clarity. Clarity drives focus. Focus is part of strategy.48:54 - Marisa shares some of her tenets of leadership.52:05 - What are the things worth fighting for?53:51 - Why did the "Bell Hotel" make business sense at the time?58:47 - Marisa gives a quick shout out and explanation to "Executive Mom's" which she founded 18 years ago.1:01:26 - The importance of staying compassionate through all of this challenge and change.

4:29 - Life changes that caused me to think about what I wanted out of life6:20 - I have loved this brand since the day I walked into it - empowering people to have the outdoor experiences they want to have - guiding people toward wellness6:45 - Coming back into a leadership position enabled me to do some of the things I wanted to accomplish that I was unable to previously7:06 - The biggest lesson - to really lean into the "hell yeses of life" and stay clear of the "F-no's"7:59 - There really is no time to have a mediocre life and make mediocre decisions. To sit in mediocrity at all. If you aren't happy with something, change it.9:29 - When I started my freelance business I was determined not to take work I didn't believe in - just for the sake of taking work...I wanted to believe in the things I was doing.11:52 - There is a massive difference between an influencer and someone who has influence12:15 - Came back as a more ME version of me.12:20 - Really started to take off some of those layers we put on...especially in corporate America12:41 - Not adhering to those costumes that were previously required and instead showing up as myself. Part of that is truth speaking, even when it is not popular.14:05 - 2020 gave us the opportunity to strip back the things that we were doing and look very acutely at how we wanted to pave the way forward.15:31 - The history of Eddie Bauer16:11 - The shop in downtown Seattle served as a community gathering place...sharing stories about outdoor experiences.16:41 - Benefits of getting outside...a remembrance of connection that gets built19:06 - Live your adventure...it's self prescribed. 20:07 - We view the outdoors as a playground, not an arena.21:08 - Spend less time scrolling social media, and more time scrolling ourselves.23:21 - Slowing down...connect with yourself more.25:00 - Integrating experiences through adventure.27:21 - What Kristen connected to the brand and the outdoors.28:25 - The freedom you can feel as an individual in the outdoors.30:30 - Taking the brand back to its roots and the purpose of Guides.32:57 - Dying to Live podcast33:51 - There must be a better way to do death.34:17 - No idea how to handle emotional conversations...how to handle grief.34:24 - New role coming to life called an end of life doula...a sister role to hospice.34:56 - We need people that are comfortable being close to death, who can talk about it, who can help sheppard people through this amazing process we are all going to go through.35:42 - How to manage the many transitions we go through in life and personal grief.38:32 - Grief is associated with every kind of loss...not just death.39:10 - Fears Kristen faced leaving and coming back to Eddie Bauer.41:23 - Everything we need to know is inside us already.41:53 - Kill off comparing ourselves. When you compare, beware. Come home to yourself.43:31 - Soul alignment immersion.46:01 - A refocus into our communities.48:10 - We all die, but not all of us are living.

3:22 - Sam shares his work path from gaming to big tech.3:52 - Sharing Instagram's latest campaign, "We Make Today"5:26 - Sam shares his time in Product Marketing at Facebook.6:31 - Sam's intention through it all: stay in the Bay area.08:04 - Sam talks about working for creative-led Lucas Films.9:34 - Thompson shares some Warren Buffett advice10:58 - The power of working for a great leader12:13 - If Sam could only pick one boss from previous bosses who would he pick...14:44 - Sam shares 3 big learnings we can all take forward into our jobs17:57 - "No one really knows what they're doing".19:33 - Sam shares how gut instinct helped fuel decisions in some past arenas.20:00 - The balancing act of knowing how and when to look at data to inform decisions vs going on instinct, experience and intuition.21:27 - When it comes to decision making, is there such a thing as too much data?28:44 - Sam ponders how his last work life shows up in his new work life.30:31 - Sam shares his side gig: being an investor.31:43 - Sam has invested in 10+ companies now and shares what he's looking for in an idea.34:51 - Sam lives vicariously through some of his investments -- and invests in people he believes in37:08 - Sam shares his love of Mountain biking38:53 - Mountain Biking is a form of meditation for Sam.39:46 - Can you teach others to take risks?40:18 - Sam shares his upbringing growing up in an immigrant family42:41 - His 1st investment went well which sparked a fire to continue down that path43:48 - Sam gives a little advice for Instagram creators44:40 - The power of Reels

3:09 - How Brandon and Berman first met3:48 - Brandon's background - GenZ activist, speaker, political activist, and influencer3:57 - One of 84 people in medical history diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism called metatropic dysplasia4:36 - Turning point at age 11 when I was close to ending my life...tired of the suffering5:52 - Opportunity to share my story for the first time through TedX6:06 - First time I was vulnerable and authentic...through this experience I found my purpose and mission in life at age 158:16 - We all experience the same emotions, that's what it means to be a human being10:22 - Finding someone to open up to, be comfortable, and feel seen and heard11:33 - Standing in my own way with my thoughts13:01 - Looking back, I wish I could have given myself more empathy15:02 - The process of writing Ten Feet Tall16:45 - Strategies to push through and keep going18:09 - Imposter syndrome20:01 - How did I unpack that anger and release it?...through personal development and control of my own thoughts20:58 - Hurt people. Hurt people.24:05 - Passing laws to support education on empathy and EQ27:11 - Proactively address bullying and focus on mental health31:52 - Understanding that it is totally ok to be different32:03 - Authenticity is a super power33:27 - Dealing with depression34:41 - The pandemic of loneliness35:05 - Depression causes you to disconnect and make you feel like you are all alone, trapped...if you see someone in crisis or a dark place the most important thing you can do is offer support36:11 - Remind those that we love the most that they are not alone - even when they appear to be thriving37:18 - Self care is not a privilege anymore, it's a priority37:51 - Taking care of and elevating your emotional, mental and spiritual well being has never been more vital38:13 - Give the gift to yourself and you will give it to those around you - you will show up as a better leader38:54 - Disability doesn't mean debilitated41:23 - What's next - D.C.42:14 - In the moments of adversity and struggle, we grow the most

3:21 - Tony shares his last company: Life After Hate4:07 - Tony spent 15 years in the movement4:37 - Tony didn't grow up in a broken family5:41 - "The world happens to us and we learn it's not so safe to be open."8:19 - Tony talks about the coldness of his private school experience9:35 - Tony talks about the choices he made that harmed other people and himself.11:32 - Tony shares how the birth of his child changed him.13:33 - The journey to self acceptance15:29 - Tony shares his necessary break away from an extreme group16:09 - Tony as a single parent in the 90s16:19 - Tony discusses why people really join a hate group17:38 - Voids filled: Brotherhood. Love. Toughness.19:52 - Tony shares where he turned after 15 years in the movement21:44 - Tony walks us through his first ever counseling session25:28 - "Compassion is the antidote to shame."26:09 - The explanation of "toxic shame"27:45 - "Suicide is the ultimate internal toxic shame. Murder is the ultimate external toxic shame."28:48 - Tony shares the importance of dealing with our pasts28:58 - "Healthy shame is, 'I did bad'. Toxic shame is, 'I am bad.'31:21 - Shame is at the root of bullying. Shame is at the root of addiction.33:32 - turn arounds happen with compassion34:37 - The importance of living in alignment with "Little Tony".38:55 - Radical compassion and the need to address what's beyond our comfort zone41:23 - Breaking that cycle of playing a role47:13 - "When I was in Holocaust denial, I was incapable of feeling."47:28 - Tony shares what it was like to feel the energy of Concentration Camps.50:11 - Tony coming to terms with the deepest level of his shadow50:37 - Tony confesses IF he would changed sooner if he visited the Concentration Camps in his 20s.52:41 - Tony's book: "A Cure For Hate"

4:55 - The Baja 1000 and how Berman meet Nev6:36 - Van Neistat and the party starters7:45 - Photojournalism and dancing8:43 - The 10 year anniversary of Catfish the documentary9:33 - How the documentary came to life10:27 - The start of point and shoot content11:40 - The process of finding out the truth...and filming it13:31 - "Empathy didn't come naturally for me...most of my actions are motivated by selfishness"14:37 - New York city upbringing has conditioned me to be head-strong, impulsive, and say yes to things...very little room for time and hesitation as a New Yorker15:12 - That's my operating system...absolute efficiency15:56 - "I'd never come face to face with a person who's experience was so different from mine...almost incomprehensibly difficult."17:29 - "I got reinvented as a 27 year old by that experience and the film of that experience...I had to back into that and learn to be a more compassionate and empathetic person"18:56 - The most meaningful takeaway for the people who come on the show...is they feel as though they have been seen and heard..and think about themselves for the first time...21:05 - How Catfish gets guests to come on the show23:46 - "everyone says, they need closure..."24:32 - Dancing with the Stars experience28:32 - "Felt great to close the chapter and open a new one on my love and passion for dance..."28:52 - Pivoting in Hollywood is difficult...reinvention33:13 - "I don't think people come on the show seeking the truth...they know deep down what is happening...they need this experience to finally free themselves from this relationship they know isn't good for them.."34:11 - Forced to confront a scary truth...the person they are in love with is lying to them.34:39 - Technology and this generation34:52 - "Everyone has become so public...everything has become so easy to access and share...very little privacy in the world today..."35:31 - "People are looking for a tiny little pocket of life they can escape into that doesn't show up in anyone's news feed"37:29 - Selfish gets a bad rap. What if selfishness is nothing more than you have total clarity of what you like?38:09 - 3 words to describe Nev40:35 - "I want to win...to do things that make me happy and feel good"41:42 - Part of what makes me, me and what makes me successful is this weird tunnel vision focus I have for things42:56 - "You have a good thing and you kinda want to let it keep going..."44:38 - Learning how to make decisions that now involve and affect my family is scary and tough45:14 - "It doesn't have to be perfect."45:41 - "Better to have done that, than not"

3:55 - Serial entrepreneurism, the Navy and new cities5:42 - Perseverance and getting through adversity. 7:39 - Don't get lost in the plan7:47 - "Business plans are crap..especially in a start-up. Day 1 your plan changes..."7:58 - "My philosophy is LAUNCH...something to get started and get feedback"9:58 - Only had one partner through my successful ventures...a lifelong friend10:16 - I look for two things in a founder...TRUST...and...BALANCE.12:24 - We all face fear and risks when starting something new...use the wins to build confidence no matter how small15:41 - If this doesn't work, that's ok...part of beating back that fear15:56 - Have the confidence that if everything failed...you'll be ok. There is something else you can do!17:12 - First lesson of if you build it...they DON'T come19:05 - The evolution of an idea based on a failed one...19:49 - Creating immersive experiences20:09 - It's all about the pivots20:23 - Went from exploding to imploding...learning entrepreneurism while scaling a company23:33 - Firm believer in the LEAN startup25:03 - Passionate about bringing people together26:38 - We've been struck by lightning twice27:09 - Must understand the key indicators of your business and the leading NOT lagging indicators27:21 - Getting the right people in the right places is key27:47 - Always hiring for what we need next, today. Helps us get where we are going. If you hire the right people it comes back.29:47 - Hunt a Killer...we have to make it feel real...we create a universe for you to experience34:40 - What keeps me up at night is the unknowns35:20 - Partnership with Lionsgate35:27 - 3 pronged strategy - diversification of distribution, intellectual property, new genres38:10 - The move to digital distribution39:29 - Take some big swings every year39:58 - Getting others to believe what you believe - genuinity, excitement, authenticity40:44 - Team building kits for companies42:40:17 - Atrophy could keep us from achieving our goals - need to constantly challenge our own thoughts, biases, and ideas44:04 - Two big things in entrepreneurism- just start and don't let your attachment to the initial idea get in your way

3:41 - Jason Harris shares some background on Mekanism5:10 - Bryant Brennan discusses the role his team plays at Peloton6:07 - What business is Peloton in? Fitness? Self Improvement? Tech?7:44 - Peloton's investment in Emmy-winning producers to make the class experience top notch for members.9:23 - We discuss the freedom the Instructors have designing their rides11:09 - Jason discusses the beginning of the Mekanism + Peloton partnership12:07- Jason discusses the importance of the growing Peloton community12:28 - Peloton internal ethos: members first13:47 - Jason shares how important culture was to the creation of Mekanism15:44 - The future of brand-agency relationship is happening now with Peloton-Mekanism.17:32 - Bryant shares, "There's a lot of confidence in what Mekanism brings to the table in how we collaborate together."18:45 - Bryant shares the importance of having a creative partner integrated in all facets of the business right down to the KPIs.20:35 - Jason discusses the impact of Covid and the urgent importance of performance marketing today21:10 - As the soul guy, does Jason worry if we're going to lose soul in the work because of performance analytics.23:23 - Bryant talks about the need to embed creative leadership across the teams24:07 - Bryant: "A community built around community, performance has to have soul to it."27:44 - Jason shares the pivot to feature real stories of the Peloton community29:58 - How Peloton uses other platforms like Facebook to grow the community31:52 - Bryant discusses the Beyonce partnership33:24 - What's the most courageous move each has seen at their organizations35:59 - Bryant shares a personal moment of courage38:07 - Jason shares a moment of courage for Mekanism with Obama/Biden campaign40:00 - Jason shares how writing his book was a time he needed courage41:03 - "Anytime you do something and you put yourself out there, you have to step off the ledge. And it's scary" - Jason Harris42:14 - Bryant and Jason's respond to 3 Business Haikus.46:25 - "Culture trumps currency. If you invest in culture, profit will come." - Jason Harris47:56 - "If you don't believe in what you're doing, the results aren't going to be good." - Bryant Brennan

1:32 - Quarantine Back In March Felt Like a Holiday; Not so much now2:35 - Does he take pride in his advertising roots? Or does he run from that identity?4:15 - Eric explains being in his 20's when he started Method5:15 - Eric shares his two hiring rules back at Method7:18 - Eric discusses the 3 separate cultures he's currently part of8:40 - Finding those little ways to keep the team feeling unified9:40 - Eric explains the "All Welly Wednesday" Zoom call11:26 - We get Eric's response to a few Business Haiku's12:21 - Covid was an accelerator to a new world and a new way of working14:52 - The reality of imposter syndrome17:38 - How Eric goes about testing his business ideas19:09 - Creating little steps of confidence at a time20:07 - Eric shares how he starts by looking at categories that are ripe for disruption22:25 - "I sex up boring things that are part of everyday life. And I do it in a way that gives it scale fast. And that’s the Target partnership which really helps with that.”23:57 - Their first meeting with Target: "It's a Snowball's Chance In Hell."25:15 - "Any success story has an element of luck to it..."26:12 - Eric raves about the creative leadership he sees at Target28:48 - "Products are just the souvenir of the culture."30:15 - Eric shares his artist and operator model31:31 - Creating the space for the artist and the operator to work really well together.32:48 - Does Eric see himself as the Artist? The Operator? Or something else?35:18 - We get into the creation of Welly36:23 - The differences between Eric's time on Method, Olly and Welly.38:53 - The importance of learning and growing40:38 - Trying to create space during the pandemic to think42:18 - Eric shares a few life-after-Covid "we'll never go back" moments for his companies.43:15 - "I believe in the slow hunch."43:46 - "I need all the legos in the room again"45:14 - Eric explains how he is a product guy: Culture first, Product second. Sales and marketing will follow.47:39 - Discussing "Play Culture"48:40 - Building brands is like putting on a play50:11 - Method value: What would MacGyver do?50:50 - Does Eric run his ideas by his kids?52:32 - Eric has his next two company names ready to go...53:16 - "If you're not growing you're dying"

3:31- James Brennan's Yankee Teeshirt3:48 - Growing up in NYC4:54 - College in San Diego. "I fell in love with the city and the the people."7:15 - Growing up in NY "grows you up quick"8:39 - James shares a "Street Smart" NY moment12:41 - Make my kids aware of the job creation that comes with the job15:06 - "First of all, I'm a risk taker."16:52 - James talks about his 2009; a potential BK moment.18:59 - "I'll make my bet and if I'm wrong I'm wrong."24:32 - "Every job has its risk factors"30:37 - James shares the pivots from night life to others verticals31:40 - James involvement in Suja started with his wife's Suja habit35:05 - "Courage is the bedrock root of sobriety"35:37 - "I definitely believe there are entrepreneurs that are born."36:38 - James talks about the courage needed to take the leap.38:17 - Providing advice for up and coming entrepreneurs...38:52 - Turn the news off40:45 - Evaluate and re-evaluate everything44:58 - Authenticity Over Everything46:44 - No greater high for James than helping other people

2:31 - A weird time for a world renowned keynote speaker4:11 - Do business travelers really do their best work on a plane?5:35 - Who is Convince & Convert6:53 - The shift to virtual keynotes and the investment in equipment.8:01 - Jay is a 7th Generation Entrepreneur8:47 - Jay shares his haunting 8 year gap between wanting to be an Entrepreneur and when he finally leaped10:34 - Jay shares his process for overcoming what he was afraid of. 13:28 - Jay shares "you do you" during Covid15:08 - Jay shares his latest book, "Talk Triggers"15:26 - THIS COULD BE THE OPEN. Less than 1% have a Word of Mouth strategy18:38 - 23 case studies in "Talk Triggers".20:35 - Discussing aided and unaided ways to track WOM21:25 - Search Engines for Bentley: High, Search Engines for Bentley dealer: Extremely Low22:36 - Jay has written 6 books. He shares how he pressure tests book topics.24:57 - Does Jay have a favorite of his 6 books?26:46 - Jay shares his process to dissecting a client's hardest questions.29:48 - Jay predicts what life will be like 90 Days from now30:20 - What Jay does and doesn't miss about the keynote stage31:54 - Jay shares the stress of being on the road all the time36:16 - Jay shares one of the best pieces of feedback that helped him prepare for the keynote stage38:18 - Every Jeep has an easter egg on the vehicle41:14 - Staying curious of "what's out there"41:24 - "When I notice a pattern, I'll start picking at it."41:50 - 71% of Customer Experience Fail to Deliver ROI42:58 - CX: be quick, be clear, be kind46:24 - What does Jay see himself as first: a speaker? A strategist? Something else?49:38 - Jay shares he's "only" good at two things: 1) seeing patterns and translating them, 2) judging talent51:05 - What is Jay afraid of?

3:58 - The Polarized State of America4:17 - Johanna shared her conservative roots5:28 - How far apart are the "red" and the "blue"?7:14 - Is a Civil War coming?8:33 - Her Dad's distaste with Johanna registering as a Democrat9:31 - Johanna's path to politics10:56 - the importance of global thought leadership without degrading economic leadership13:49 - the power of good leadership in politics15:16 - Social media has further divided us16:38 - Where's our third party?19:38 - Calling out the bs on both sides of the aisle19:53 - Trump calling out blue states from the podium21:50 - Why she worked for Obama22:02 - Entrepreneurism is America's superpower.23:09 - Mom's advice: "Get a job with health insurance"24:36 - The difference between policy and politics27:09 - judging leadership not be leadership but by party affiliation28:50 - Seeing the country from the shoes of the other party31:29 - The need for Brands to have more conviction35:01 - Voting for the lesser of the evils35:30 - RIP RBG37:32 - Making a difference starts locally43:21 - Johanna recalls the power of Hope during the Obama years46:56 - China is playing the long game49:27 - Our system isn't keeping up with the times52:21 - How does politics stay up with the advancements in the rest of the world?53:59 - Getting back to the basics55:53 - Blockchain voting57:06 - Johanna's conversation at the family reunion in Kansas

4:34 - Life long serial marketer who hates the way we're supposed to do marketing5:07 - His two daughters: a Producer and a Musician6:46 - "I hate lazy marketing"8:15 - Marketers often wake up in the morning assuming people care what you have to say9:44 - Geoff shares "the twofold" job of the marketer11:44 - The pain of Covid advertising13:47 - Incredible passionate about the consumer -- and making sure their voice is considered14:12 - People confuse growth for a goal: growth is a result.15:21 - Geoff's internal empty chair exercise17:11 - The importance of being good to people.18:20 - The fallacy of heritage (when the consumer doesn't care)20:31 - Hard to keep continuity on big brands today because players come and go20:51 - New P in marketing = Personal23:31 - Talking at consumers vs Communicating with consumers27:10 - Stranger Things amplifies "New Coke" -- the decision for Coke to say "yes"28:40 - "This is a new coca cola company"29:06 - 3B PR Impressions from Stranger Things partnership31:08 - Know Going In You Are Going To Get Fired: What gives you the courage to take shots32:30 - Geoff's interview with Mike Wilsky.33:27 - "Have you ever gone all the way" - Interview question, Mike Wilskey (Nike)34:51 - "You're going to fire me one day. I actually want this to be the thing you fire me for."35:43 - The importance of going for it38:23 - Geoff explains the "what's the catch" no catch...catch.41:05 - "I try to surround myself with ridiculously creative people and see what happens."42:18 - The power of music in their family: his wife and his two daughters44:31 - Geoff's new role sitting on a few Boards48:06 - Geoff explains a meeting at Coke when he was new and didn't say anything (but should have)

Amongst us are living, breathing heroes who have not only found their true calling, but are putting their purpose into action. This week on the Courageous Podcast, we are joined by “a real-live” superhero in Ricky Mena who is the founder of HeartOfAHero.org. Ricky is committed to bringing positivity and smiles to children facing life-threatening illnesses, disabilities and more. The way he does so is by dressing up as Spiderman for his visits. We’ll learn how Spiderman came to be, how Ricky had his own courageous fight with PTSD and how he overcame it all for a higher mission. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-courageous-podcast/id1520106524

00:02:22 - Meet Katie Decker: Global President of J&J's Essential Health00:05:32 - How Katie Juggles The J&J Portfolio00:06:27 - "The Most Uncomfortable Role I've Even Been In Is The One I'm In Right Now"00:08:32 - Moving Off Old Ways of Doing Business00:08:42 - "This Massive Leap of Faith Over The Last Year"00:10:19 - J&J's Commitment to Consumer Health00:11:01 - Serving a Billion Consumers Daily00:12:32 - Katie Shares Her Time Allocation Between Essential Health, Sustainability & D&E&I 00:14:31 - The importance of belief00:16:05 - Eating The Corporate Elephant00:17:16 - The Impact of George Floyd at J&J00:19:49 - J&J's Current Undertaking to Better Understand Systemic Racism00:22:48 - Berman share's launching "itsblackandwhite.us" as a white man00:23:26 - "You feel like you're going to say the wrong thing".00:28:41 - Creating belief starts with data00:31:08 - "We get up everyday to make people's lives healthier"00:31:31 - Health of people + Health of the planet00:32:43 - J&J's 800M commitment/investment in sustainability00:37:21 - Was J&J the first purpose based company?00:38:34 - J&J's Credo Recently Modernized00:39:07 - Katie's response to Business Haiku's00:41:01- Is status quo ever a good thing?00:43:47 - Katie shares her exchange with imposter syndrome00:48:16 - Next Week's Episode: A Real Live Superhero Ricky Mena

00:01:57 - The biggest stage - The Olympics00:03:00 - Growing up with a goal of competing at the highest level00:03:57 - A family of skiers00:04:45 - Watched my parents compete in the X Games00:05:59 - Always competing in some sort of ski event00:06:51 - Speed, turns and air...and you have to perfect all three00:07:20 - Being in the moment00:08:00 - Train all year for thirty seconds00:10:31 - At home workouts00:12:00 - Training during summer time00:13:32 - Focused on what I can do versus everyone else00:15:18 - Working with a sports psychologist00:18:14 - Preparing to peak in fours years for the next olympics00:20:40 - Rapid fire questions00:23:42 - Traveling and experiencing different cultures through skiing00:26:34 - Finding sponsors00:27:21 - Warren Miller's 'Timeless'00:29:18 - Helicopter skiing00:32:05 - Have fun and love what you are doing!00:33:41 - Being the best in the world00:36:12 - The Woman's Advocacy Group00:37:10 - Sharing encouragement with other young female athletes

2:07 - Background on Steve4:39 - Steve on his journey5:25 - Brands with deep values that had the power to connect with people emotionally7:26 - Absolute directionaless, needy, potential employee...up to my eyeballs in student debt8:03 - Started at Lincoln Mercury division of Ford Motor Company10:06 - The first time that I voluntarily left a job for unemployment11:01 - The opportunities I was getting were not consistent with my expectations14:57 - Didn't have a high level of enthusiasm or passion for the organizational structure - The way we were led, the way teams worked together.16:47 - Golden handcuffs17:05 - The good employees want to push things forward, they want to take risks, that are there working because they want to be working, because they are inspired...not because they have to be there17:52 - Values alignment or violation of values20:20 - A thirst for learning20:24 - The greatest thing you can give your kids is curiosity26:30 - You have to exposure yourself to broader ideas28:47 - The CMO role. Have a whole bunch of people waiting for you to fail...29:05 - So easy to get too myopic, too conservative...29:15 - Give people the confidence and the courage to behave more adventurously30:05 - "aircover"32:33 - The world is full of managers...the world is not full of leaders32:25 - The manager administers. The leader innovates. The manager maintains. The leader develops. The manager relies on systems. The leader relies on people. The manger counts on controls. The leader counts on trust. The manager does things right. The leader does the right thing.34:42 - We should be pushing for something extraordinary that connects people, that inspires people.42:08 - Probably never been a time more important for courageous leadership - develop a clear perspective...to lead people forward in an intelligent, unfrightened, confident way43:31 - Steve Jobs45:02 - He was admired but also kinda terrifying45:56 - Apple had very clear aspirational values...and [Steve} expected the people that worked with him...to understand and embrace those values46:28 - Was not bashful about telling anyone that they are full of sh*t48:12 - He desperately needed people that would tell him he was wrong49:31 - Every conversation has an impact50:46 - I'm very proud of the advocates and relationships I've built. I'm equally proud of the enemies I've created.

06:36 - What Brandon is up to these days08:00 - Transitioning teams08:27 - Similarities between sports teams and corporate teams09:39 - What Brandon misses about the NFL - the physicality, being the best, and preparation09:45 - Vigorous exercise has been an outlet to prepare for my day and knock the edge off10:46 - The last of 7 kids in the Lloyd family12:16 - Grew up around a lot of loving people that were supportive12:47 - Parents held me accountable13:40 - A smart man learns from his mistakes, a stupid man never learns from his mistakes, and a wise man learns from other people's mistakes16:01 - Just tell me what "don't" to do...17:58 - The people we surround ourselves with is the greatest expressions of who we are18:31 - Seeking continuous improvement18:44 - How do I correct that?19:19 - Humility was an underlying trait that was passed on to me20:00 - Leaving school early and mom not being happy about the decision24:11 - Owning up to promises and obligations25:30 - Overcoming doubts29:38 - Playing with Tom Brady - the perfect rotation32:42 - Stepping up and becoming something34:05 - Nothing was ever good enough...always wanted more34:35 - An insatiable appetite always leaves you angry...never achieving enough or getting the desired result34:53 - Tools: reading self help books and Eckhart Tolle, deconstructing the ego, hypnotherapy, applied kinesiology36:25 - Improving myself personally and professionally, focusing on parenting, and staying present38:00 - Learning from the experience in Washington40:45 - Dialing in to mental health41:21 - The right diet and the right mentality42:18 - Not listening to the "mean" voice in your head44:17 - Advice from Brandon 2.046:04 - The 2010 season49:36 - The transition after football - "a major loss of identity"51:34 - Understanding the tools gained and learned from football and applying them to new areas in life54:22 - Raising two boys

3:22 - A battle that everyone fights within5:08 - Wanted to jump out of planes and blow stuff up5:22 - If I'm going to do it I wanted to be the best at it, and the SEALS are the best6:17 - Had a laser focus 5-6 days a week for three years7:30 - On BUDS...incredibly difficult physically, mentally, emotional.. but also the best time...10:03 - Soul crushing and devastated to get rolled back...didn't know what I was going to do11:04 - How much I learned about myself in that state of anguish, state of despair11:14 - When I came back my pain threshold was through the roof...I came back more confident13:28 - The priority changes...you start to think about yourself last19:54 - Addressing issues head on20:25 - We all heard each other, vented frustrations and were candid21:30 - Feedback regardless of rank22:05 - Becoming one unit23:31 - How to get to trust in a group25:35 - Difference between a group and a team27:15 - Trust and respect in a team29:48 - First thing you are scared of...tackle it32:17 - Strategies for building trust35:25- Separate emotion from the mission or task at hand35:39 - Purpose is everything37:39 - Courage is the bi-product of the purpose I am pursuing

3:01 - A Pandemic Pivot: Moving to PA6:24 - Radical Life Change On the Horizon9:40 - Scott shares the upside down (life-changing) world of Liberia12:20 - Walking Away From a Life Full of Vice14:04 - Scott shares what he saw in Liberia15:32 - A Challenge Was Posed to Scott16:59 - "In the beginning, I had no idea what I was doing..."18:20 - Scott shares how he threw a party to jumpstart his first Uganda wells18:40 - Showing people where their money had gone20:12 - "There was no business plan. We just tried stuff"23:18 - We are inviting people to bring the best part of themselves to a party and we’re celebrating the ons together.23:44 - Scott shares their monthly givers: The Spring24:38 - "It's just a different party. It's a party that matters."27:56 - Fundraising in a pandemic28:00 - "Clean water is literally the first line of defense against Covid."30:09 - The importance of clean water33:33 - Scott discusses the cost of drilling a well...35:32 - Working with partners to preserve, protect and maintain the wells.37:15 - Scott shares the future of their tech: proactively servicing a well -- well before it breaks.37:52 - Thirst: Scott Harrison's Book40:13 - "Your past doesn't need to define your future"42:34 - Advice to making change: this is the time44:12 - Scott shares staggering remote work statistics...46:16 - Scott shares what he is NOT motivated by: money47:26 - "I'm not a very good manager"50:09 - Get involved: thespring.com

2:35 - Getting The Band Back Together For One Podcast5:00 - Describing her versatile roles to today5:22 - Driven by curiosity and challenge7:20 - Katie's Objective: Work on Global brands from San Diego8:17 - Relationships matter9:32 - Katie explains her time at GoPro11:06 -Katie's "up and down" relationship with San Diego13:57- Making the jump to Snap15:20 - Snap: a leader in vertical content17:06 - Gen Z on Snap -- especially during Covid18:29- Katie shares that Snap is driven by their values19:10 - Snap values: Smart. Kind. Creative.22:47 - Katie discusses Snap's current growth mode24:15 - The perks of starting on the same day as your boss: Kenneth Mitchell26:06 - What to do when you don't know...27:09 - Having A Curious Mindset28:15 - Good results are contagious28:32 - It becomes a winning game29:06 - What advice would Katie 3.0 give Katie 1.0?30:51 - A mind shift: having a plan to staying present31:43 - Working on a brand she believes is everything...33:48 - Consumer's don't have time for marketing BS34:50 - Katie discusses Tik Tok37:26 - The business value of AR39:03 - Leading with transparency

2:31 - Initial conversations about courage and evolution4:30 - What's going on upstairs5:06 - Nick's background7:15 - Interest in mental health, human interaction, along with verbal and non-verbal communication7:53 - Common human needs and desires that drive us8:59 - To understand yourself you have to understand your mind8:46 - apply a skill set to the goal set, but what about the mind set?9:50 - Brains only do two things - receive and process information and then they make judgement's10:57 - Is it good for me, is it going to harm me, do I like it?12:03- within our brains is a history of life on earth15:03 - Deep within our brains, we are nothing more than lizards15:18 - We are survivors because we are able to recognize and respond to things that are dangerous to us15:37 - recognize the creatures we are, what fear is for, and how valuable it's been...15:57 - a lot of those innate fear responses are not always appropriate ...acute fear...turns into chronic anxiety16:46 - short circuit reactions to get to a better place in our brains18:08- we are not compelled or destine to respond to every internal stimulus we experience have ... create space between the sensation/ emotion...and our physical and mental response18:48 - practice expanding "that" space20:42 - bring your attention to something immediate and infinite your breath21:39 - Cognitive biases - proximity, intensity, negativity, and confirmation27:02 - we always have a choice...we must give ourselves space to make a mindful choice28:09 - daily active practice29:00 - states of mind and ways you can take action29:07 - push our fear - understand it, name it, and face it head on29:41 - find a way to love what you are doing30:03 - To be grateful and to serve and give33:17 - Need to belong and connect with other human beings34:50 - who's on your team and who isn't37:21 - neurogene's evolving38:57 - freeze or flight41:47 - standard operating procedure is nervousness44:21 - Effective action = focus on the right thing to do, practice, and then persist45:32 - Be kind to yourself46:49 - Move your body and get your mind out of that static place48:20 - Central courage system hack50:13 - Kind, compassionate and curious52:26 - Building brain fitness

Show Notes:4:39 - ServPro's Time to shine (during Quarantine)5:32 On the front line cleaning up the crisis7:19Getting Calls To Clean Up Covid8:07 The Courage to Suggest a Pivot (6 weeks into his new job)8:35 We Serve Up A Different Title For ServPro's CMO9:27 Launching "Certified ServPro Clean"10:29 With Covid, it isn't about what you can see; it's what you can't see11:34 Attacking Covid with The 3Cs12:30 The difference betwen 1) the emergency clean, 2) the proactive "reduce the spread of Covid" clean14:05 Never Stop Listening16:42 The Courageous Cleaning Teams In The Field17:59 "This is a Villain You Can't See"19:29 The importance of the C-Suite having opens lines of communication19:47 This is Our Time21:54 Did Michael Make Believers or Fake Believers?24:07 The #1 Priority for CEO's: Keeping physical premises safe25:46 Building Internal Trust33:19 Navigating United Healthcare38:03 Why Not You. Why Not Now.39:12 Putting what he calls "the trifecta" in play40:07 Trifecta: Do Good Work. Get Compensated for doing so. Expand the brand (all at the same time).42:57 Making the world a bit better -- especially when that means spending time away from your family.44:54 Courage Breeds Courage

Courageous Podcast w/ Tony Hsieh The intentional Tony Hsieh is the CEO of Zappos, a serial entrepreneur and the author of NY Times Best-Selling book Delivering Happiness. He also continues to push the envelope on creating intentional environments that inspire his teams while maximizing the potential of the Zappos workforce. In this episode of the Courageous Podcast, we time machine back to a time before Covid for an “in person” podcast recorded live at one of Tony’s latest new projects: Ferguson’s Downtown. Think Burning Man but for entrepreneurs as airstreams, motivated tenants, a Black Alpaca named Marley and Tony Hsieh himself all live together in a revitalization project just off the Las Vegas strip. We sat down with Tony, Tyler Williams (A Zappos Fungineer) and Jen Taler to discuss the future of work, the importance of curiosity in business and the “what’s next” at Zappos.

Show Notes:2:34 - Emily Wolfe: "a frickin" rock star signed by Gibson3:46 - When Did Emily Start Playing?4:07 - Emily Define's Her Sound As A Threesome Between...5:39 - Her 1st time playing Live: "Drummer's For Jesus"8:50 - The Pain of Not Playing Live During A Pandemic11:07 - Teenage Angst" Inspired Her To Write Her Own Music13:17 - Emily Talks About The Twists of Her "Journeys"15:07 - "Every Day is a Stepping Stone"16:00 - There's No Easy Path17:00 - "It's pretty mind blowing that I'm still here"17:28 - Emily Opens Up About Her Battle with Alcohol17:42 - The most courageous thing Emily has done: getting sober20:15 - Spinning Your Brain: From Fight to a Different Light21:55 - Playing is Her Remedy22:45 - Emily's Conflict: Writing Sober24:24 - “Atta Blues”: Emily's 1st song written sober25:52 - If Emily today could give advice to Emily 1.0...29:58 - Connecting is a Conflict: Quarantine31:56 - LIVE PEFORMANCE: “Atta Blues”35:56 - If she couldn't be in music for a living, she would...38:03 - Who plays Emily in her movie...40:05 - The importance of having good people around you42:34 - Parting words

Show Notes:3:10 How many Dhani’s do you know?6:48 Dhani & Berman meeting in the mean streets of Potomac, MD8:26 Did Dhani’s dad really do that in high-school?11:12 Dhani talks about the 3 influence football had on him13:49 Dhani’s gifted genes - his mom + his dad14:47 Dhani convinces Michigan to give him a scholarship18:43 Dhani loves THE University of Michigan19:52 Showing up + doing the work21:27 Having people in your corner23:34 Drafted in the sixth round with Tom Brady23:57 Aha moments from the NFL24:42 Michael Strahan’s advice26:33 Getting kicked out of Bengals practice27:25 None of us have been in a pressure situation29:03 The forced “pause” in America31:34 Is this is moment or a movement?37:44 On facing change40:00 Recognize. Regroup. Refocus.41:41 What type of world does Dhani want for his son?43:18 Dhani on Opti-realism44:25 Live a courageous life of intellect

Show Notes:1:27 - Landon’s tale of the tape2:53 Landon’s life on Quarantine Standard Time3:45 Landon’s “Selfless Phase”6:26 Landon growing up8:41 How Landon ranks in other sports9:56 Landon’s rise from nowhere12:24 U.S. scouting: bleak back in the day12:59 Getting deep13:59 Identity tied up in soccer15:15 The hardships of Germany16:15 Landon copes with the 2006 World Cup18:25 How Landon stayed motivated19:37 Landon’s key to coaching21:12 What leaders can do better22:46 Landon shares his purpose25:02 Landon relives the “Algeria goal”29:23 “In Search of Greatness” - documentary30:42 Corner flag celebration32:23 Landon’s take on fear36:28 Landon’s new identity in life-after-soccer37:32 Landon’s new challenge40:32 Why are YOU here

Show Notes:3:26 - Background of Bracken and growing up in Kentucky5:00 - Where Bracken’s drive came from6:30 - Transition from sports to leadership7:14 - How consuming content can help with analogies in business8:30 - Setting goals early to achieve success10:00 - Why reporting doesn’t matter if you use influence11:40 - Communicating is the key to developing trust14:08 - How and why Bracken decided to fire himself17:13 - Staying hungry19:15 - Negative blessing19:55 - Business Haiku’s23:28 - Bracken’s definition of time28:00 - How to get inspired30:56 - OGSMT - Objectives, Goals, Strategy, Measures and Tactics35:46 - On being yourself and embracing your inner rebel38:16 - Bracken’s definition of courage

7:00 - How Loretta became interested in space and becoming an astronaut 9:47 - Loretta's definition of courage15:48 - Managing your thoughts 17:16 - Setting a vision and mission for yourself21:41 - Earth as a living system and how we can all work together as a superorganism23:26 - Emotional sobriety - journaling, meditation and getting outside25:44 - Using prompts for stream of consciousness journaling30:57 - Lessons to be learned from the pandemic33:55 - How the space community thinks about time scale and geographical boundaries 36:00 - Covering Loretta's book - The New Right Stuff40:38 - Yuri's Night - World space holiday47:48 - Loretta's closing message (enriching life by marinating in uplifting, inspiring and motivating content)