Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
675 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 649 ratingsExpected to die, today he’s inspiring others to truly live.
World-renowned inspirational speaker + national bestselling author John O’Leary wants to help you wake up from accidental living so you can do, be, achieve and impact more through your life. Every Monday, John shares a quick burst of inspiration to help start your week on fire. Every Thursday, John interviews an amazing guest on their story, successes, failures, lessons, and life to help you uncover tips to apply in yours.
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Memories in Maui (Monday Moments ep. 371)
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 6.85 MBAs vacation season is upon us, it might be worth considering what a truly perfect one looks like. While the places we go and the people we meet certainly matter, what matters even more is often less noteworthy and perhaps more important. The most remarkable of vacations are the ones where you are fully present with the ones you love most. Today, I share the lesson my son taught me of the real magic of vacation.
Todd Tilghman from NBC’s The Voice (ep. 370)
June 24, 2021 13:56 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBDespite no music or vocal training, Todd Tilghman made it through NBC’s The Voice blind audition (with all four celebrity judges vying to coach him!) and went on to win season 18, becoming the oldest winner in show history. Drawn to his tremendous joy onstage, fans gravitated to his much-needed inspiration when facing challenges. Today, Todd shares how decades of unrelenting challenges in marriage, international adoption + career changes have brought him perspective and reminded him to ...
One Thing Needed to Overcome Adversity (Monday Moments ep. 369)
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.58 MB"Love is the fuel that overcomes the fear of penalty; moves the obligation of duty into opportunity to serve; is energizing and never ends." – Edie Varley Love allows us to rise above our challenges – and it empowers us to help others rise above theirs, too.In honor of Father's Day, I share a remarkable story of a father exemplifying the one thing needed to overcome adversity. Today, let’s focus less on the challenges we face. Let’s focus more on celebrating what the opportunities w...
Transform Pain to Peace with Rosie Rivera (ep. 368)
June 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBRosie Rivera is one of the most influential and inspirational Latinas in the world. As the bestselling author of God is Your Defender, an international speaker and co-host of marriage podcast The Power of Us, Rosie uses her voice to give hope to fellow survivors of sexual abuse. Today, Rosie shares her painful journey and how she found serenity including: the tragic loss of her beloved sister, internationally acclaimed singer Jenni Rivera the trauma of being sexually abused as a chil...
Who Are You Listening To? (Monday Moments ep. 367)
June 14, 2021 16:56 - 4 minutes - 6.28 MBConstant exposure to the often negative 24-hour news cycle can adversely influence our mental health and overall well-being. Today, I share an excerpt for my instant bestselling book IN AWE to ignite our wonder for life + the limitless possibility for our days ahead. Want to learn how to see the possibilities around every corner? Enjoy an 80% discount on the IN AWE ebook when you order through my publisher by this Wednesday, June 16th here.
Apollo 13's Captain Jim Lovell on Staying Mentally Strong (ep. 366)
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBCaptain Jim Lovell has travelled further into space than any other person and is one of only three to travel to the moon twice. Possibly even more profound, he has witnessed more than 260 sunrises from space. Infamously the mission meant to be his third trip to the moon, Apollo 13, was cut short when a tank exploded. When I first spoke to Jim in July of 2018, I was in awe – he has been a hero of mine since I was a boy. Today, I revisit parts of that historic conversation because it has...
Count Your Days: A Simple Tool to Live Better (Monday Moments ep. 365)
June 07, 2021 14:09 - 5 minutes - 7.29 MB“The very thing you take for granted, others are praying for.” – Marlan Rico Lee Few of us ponder honestly the profound fragility and beauty of life at any age. Today I share an experience from my time as a hospital chaplain that woke me up to be far more intentional in savoring the profound gift of each day. The goal of life isn’t to number the days to keep score, but in order to live them passionately, faithfully, intentionally, and lovingly. I encourage you to choose to number your ...
Hope Will Not Be Canceled (ep. 364)
June 03, 2021 15:23 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBStruggle. Financial setbacks. Loneliness. Constant stress. Uncertainty. These are some of the words audience members recently shared when I asked them to describe the last 14 months. That is exactly why today's episode is so important: Join me to be reminded that, regardless of your challenges, hope is not canceled. Love wins. And the best of your life is yet to come. I’ll share just how mind-boggling the miracle of your life is as evidenced through a special friend of mine, 8-year-o...
Finding Joy after a Shooting Left Him Blind (ep. 362)
May 27, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBThirty years ago, Bill Johnson was walking to an Atlanta subway station with two colleagues when his world went dark. A bullet entered one temple and exited the other, leaving him permanently blind. With optimism, honesty + joy, Bill shares his extraordinary journey of learning to navigate in a new, dark world. Hear Bill share how he began to: accept his new reality embrace new ways of doing things and find wholeness and healing in the midst of struggle Rewatch the Bill Johnson's liv...
Unlearn with Scott Stratten (ep. 360)
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBScott Stratten is president of UnMarketing and was named “Top Five Social Media Influencers in the World” by Forbes.com. Co-author of six bestselling books with his business partner and wife Alison, Scott helps organizations see their business through his unconventional + disruptive “unmarketing” lens. Today, Scott reveals the power of having others believe in you, tips you can apply that have helped him evolve as a presenter, and what he recommends you "unlearn." This conversation ...
How Can You Support Caregivers? (Monday Moment ep. 359)
May 17, 2021 14:18 - 7 minutes - 9.86 MBCommitment is an act, not a word. - Jean-Paul Sartre Last week I saw first-hand the selflessness and commitment of caregiving from two shining examples. In addition to watching my mom prepare my dad for surgery, I interviewed Richard Lui, NBC News journalist who was prepared to put his 30-year career on hold to care for his father with Alzheimer’s. Today, let’s recognize that the work of a committed caregiver can be wildly isolating and absolutely exhausting. Let’s let them know we are a...
NBC's Richard Lui on Caregiving for Father with Alzheimer's (ep. 358)
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBAccording to the National Alliance for Caregiving, 54 million Americans give care for an ill or disabled family member. Five years ago, NBC News journalist Richard Lui found himself in this group as his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Today, Richard shares about preparing to leave his 30-year career to care for his father and how the prolonged illness taught him the power of selflessness. While caring for others has profound difficulties, Richard shows us how it can also offer an...
Are You a Ruckus-Maker? (Monday Moment ep. 357)
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.36 MBDid you hear last week's Live Inspired Podcast with Seth Godin? When I asked one of the greatest marketers, thought leaders and influencers of our time how he wants to be remembered he said: "Someone who made a ruckus. To shine a light; do generous, remarkable work; teach people to teach other people; and leave things better than they found them." Be a ruckus-maker: Do little things consistently well and use your talents in ways that amplify others. Listen to Seth Godin on Live Inspire...
Seth Godin: 20x Bestselling Author + Marketer Extraordinarie (ep. 356)
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBSeth Godin is one of the world’s most renowned marketing experts, 20-time bestselling author, distinguished speaker and writer of one of the most popular blogs on the Internet. Seth is also one of the most humble people I’ve ever spoken with + shared profound yet simple, thought-provoking life reflections I can’t stop thinking about. Seth’s brilliant insights on life, success, failure, and the “audacity to settle for anything less than remarkable” are a treasure you won’t want to miss. S...
Approval Ratings and My Negative Amazon Review (Monday Moments ep. 355)
May 03, 2021 14:39 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBThe approval ratings in which we view our photos, actions, thoughts and lives is a broken system. A week ago a friend sent me a hilariously negative review he found on Amazon regarding my book On Fire. We spend significant time rating others and ingesting their judgment of us. The goal of our lives is not status or ease, but leading, serving, elevating and inspiring in such a manner that other lives are better because we were part of it. *** Join our Live Inspired Together communit...
Growing Up with John: His Sister's POV (Susan O'Leary Ciapciak ep. 354)
April 29, 2021 14:27 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBCelebrating National Siblings Month, my sister Susan O'Leary Ciapciak joined me via livestream for this special episode. We discuss her life-saving role the day of my fire, the challenges of being a working mother of five during a global pandemic, and more! Watch a replay of the livestream on Facebook or YouTube! If you enjoy this episode... You'll love hearing my episode about adult sibling relationships. I share three things we do to stay close as adults! Don’t miss it, listen to ep. 8...
Practical Tips to Conquer Overwork (Megan Hyatt Miller ep. 352)
April 22, 2021 00:32 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBStudies show that Americans work longer hours and have more stress-related illnesses than their European and Japanese counterparts. Bucking this statistic Megan Hyatt Miller is chief executive officer at Michael Hyatt & Co., recently named a 2020 Best Workplace by Inc. Magazine, a ranking of American companies’employee engagement. Megan and her father New York Times bestselling author + leadership expert Michael Hyatt wrote Win at Work and Succeed at Life to coach leaders through the pr...
Yard Signs Encourage in Wake of Suicide (Monday Moment ep. 351)
April 19, 2021 21:48 - 6 minutes - 9.44 MBAmy Wolff did everything wrong... and yet it worked. With more than 1,000,000 "tokens of encouragement" displayed across the United States and in over 26 countries, Amy's desire to make a difference is life-saving. Today, remember that you may get everything wrong. But the simple act of courageously taking the next right step may lead to significance and impact you can’t yet imagine. Amy Wolff shared what ignited this global movement. Listen to Live Inspired Podcast ep. 350 here. **...
You Matter: A Global Movement of Hope (Amy Wolff ep. 350)
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBDon't give up. You are worthy of love. Your mistakes don't define you. These simple phrases launched a global movement. Overwhelmed by the staggering suicide rates in her small Oregon town, Amy Wolff was determined to support those struggling. With her husband and two young daughters, Amy anonymously staked 20 yard signs with encouraging phrases across their community, never anticipating it would ignite a powerful + life-saving movement of hope, love and encouragement. Today, these ph...
My 2021 One Sentence Commencement Speech (Monday Moment ep. 249)
April 12, 2021 21:02 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBAs winter surrenders to spring and the number of those vaccinated soar, our office has been receiving far more requests for both live and virtual presentations including several as their commencement speaker. With less than ten minutes to speak with graduates who are turning the page on an important chapter of their lives, stepping into a post-pandemic world, and likely dealing with significant anxiety around what their life will be like next... what do I say? Today, I share the one sent...
Steve Pemberton: From Orphan to Beacon of Hope (ep. 348)
April 08, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBResearch suggests that our experiences in childhood will have a profound impact on the overall wellbeing + trajectory of our life. Never acknowledged by his father and abandoned by his mother at three years old, Steve Pemberton spent his childhood being shuffled through the foster care system where he was abused, neglected and forgotten. Yet small gestures of kindness from ordinary people helped Steve forge a new path that that led to personal and professional success. Today, Steve is...
It's Easy to be Busy (ep. 347)
April 05, 2021 13:17 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBIt’s easy to not respond... to remain passive, indifferent, busy. But as I was reminded last week, the most effective, transformational and life-giving leaders are the ones who respond and pay attention. They are the ones who step up and step forward. And, they aren’t always the individuals you thought they’d be.
Rwanda Genocide Survivor Jeanne Celestine Lakin (ep. 346)
April 01, 2021 06:20 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBIn April 1994, nine-year-old Jeanne Celestine Lakin's parents and nearly all of her adult relatives were some of the one million people killed during the Rwandan government’s ethnic massacre. For 100 days, Jeanne and her three-year-old twin sisters hid in bushes to stay safe. Heartbreaking and unimaginable, Jeanne shares her harrowing story of survival, courage and strength. Jeanne reminds us that we all have the power to choose forgiveness, leave a legacy of peace and move forward. ...
The Look in Your Eyes (ep. 345)
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBAs a child, I never understood why Jack Buck was so generous. Even after his death, I couldn’t comprehend why he did so much, so selflessly for some random little boy. Years later, his son Joe shared the reason... In a world where many look for evidence of things that divide, diminish, cause pain or excuse poor behavior, let’s seek to be the ones who unify, elevate, reflect hope and take positive action. The very act of showing up, sharing love, being kindness and offering encouragement ...
Move Forward with Grief: Nora McInerny of 'Terrible, Thanks for Asking' Podcast (ep. 344)
March 25, 2021 14:50 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBIn the span of a few weeks, Nora McInerny experienced three unimaginable losses: a miscarriage, the death of her father and the death of her husband. Yet in the wake of loss, Nora, host of the popular podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking and author of bestselling books No Happy Endings and The Young Hot Widows Club reminds us that we get to assemble something new from what is left behind. Today, Nora shares about the painful experiences we inevitably face, how to cope with the emotional ...
The Live Inspired Together Manifesto (ep. 343)
March 22, 2021 15:33 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MB“During a period of personal heartache, professional adversity and societal upheaval, I’ve been encouraged by the words you speak, stories you share and impact your organization is part of. Thank you.” - Mark W., Live Inspired Together Community Member Years ago our Live Inspired team went through the process of clarifying why we do the work we do, what we stand for, and what we hope to achieve through our efforts. In understanding the True North of our business and creating our manifesto,...
MasterChef Winner Christine Ha (ep. 342)
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBCan you imagine losing your ability to see? At 20 years old, this became Christine Ha’s reality. Instead of losing faith or focusing on what she had lost, she used it as her inspiration to pursue her life’s passion: cooking. Christine joined the competitive cooking reality TV show Masterchef, hosted by notoriously hard-to-please celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Christine won MasterChef Season 3, has hosted her own show, opened her own restaurant, written a New York Times bestseller Recipes ...
What Matters Most? (ep. 341)
March 15, 2021 17:13 - 5 minutes - 7.8 MB“We get so wrapped up in numbers in our society. The most important thing is that we are able to be one-to-one, you and I with each other at the moment. If we can be present to the moment with the person that we happen to be with, that’s what’s important.” ― Fred Rogers It’s easy to simply race through the day, check off the to-do-list, go to bed exhausted, wake up tired, wash and repeat. We seldom pause and ask the question, “What truly matters most right now?” The global pandemic over ...
ABC News Anchor Paula Faris Finds Purpose (ep. 340)
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBPaula Faris spent two decades ascending to two of the most coveted jobs in broadcast journalism: co-anchor on Good Morning America + co-host on The View. Yet burnt out + frustrated, Paula walked away... and was left unsure of her identity outside of her career. Today, Paula shares the success she achieved professionally, the chaos that came with it + how embracing her fear of failure brought her peace. This conversation is a reminder that we're worth so much more than our work. Join u...
How I Learned to Shake Hands After Losing My Fingers to Amputation (ep. 339)
March 08, 2021 14:05 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBWe live in a marketplace that feels so isolated, stressed and divided. At age 10 a painful experience revealed how broken, disabled, and imperfect I was, and it's a lesson we can all benefit from today. Today, I invite you to view your painful experiences as a gift preparing you for something bigger. You will not find peace, acceptance or joy in someone else’s opinion of you, but by choosing to love yourself. Approach friends, acquaintances and strangers with confidence, love and an open...
Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph's Unconventional Idea of Success (ep. 338)
March 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBAs co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix, Marc Randolph laid much of the groundwork for the streaming service that’s grown to 150 million subscribers, and fundamentally altered how the world experiences media. With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience, Marc has built six other successful companies, mentored hundreds of early stage entrepreneurs, and invested in dozens of successful tech ventures. Today, Marc reveals seldom-shared anecdotes about Netflix including how the iconic b...
The Audacity to Give (Monday Moment ep. 337)
March 01, 2021 20:09 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBAfter delivering more than 2,000 speeches and speaking live to several million people, I have been honored to not only hear amazing stories from audience members, but on occasion to receive gifts from them. Today, I share a few of the most memorable gifts received and why the audacity of giving is more important than the gift itself. *** Join our Live Inspired Together community, text PODCAST2021 to 314-207-5010. *** Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe, rate & review on Apple Pod...
Ben Nemtin of MTV's 'The Buried Life': What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? (ep. 336)
February 25, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBIn 2006, Ben Nemtin and three childhood friends started The Buried Life: a list of 100 things to do before you die. For every item on the list they accomplished, they helped a stranger cross something off their bucket list. Ben has crossed off 93 including write a New York Times bestselling book What Do You Want to Do BeforeYou Die?, make a TV show, be interviewed by Oprah (who called their mission “truly inspiring") and play basketball with President Obama (who said Ben is an “inspiration...
What is your Biggest Dream? (Monday Moment ep. 335)
February 22, 2021 17:45 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MB"The dreams we chase, the goals we set, and the prayers we request say much about the lives we lead." Today I share the story of two incredible parents who when faced with the unimaginable, chose to offer up their pain for a cause even greater than themselves. I hope this serves as a reminder of the importance of the dreams and goals we choose to chase in life and legacy... and how one life indeed can make a difference. *** Join our Live Inspired Together community, text PODCAST2021 ...
"Hottest Comic in America" Sebastian Maniscalco (ep. 334)
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBNew York Times calls Sebastian Maniscalco “the hottest comic in America". With sold-out comedy shows, hit television specials and interviews on all the major late-night talk shows, Sebastian's distinct style of stand-up comedy has struck a chord, bringing joy to millions during the pandemic. Today, Sebastian shares how perseverance and hustle have been the key ingredients to attaining the success he once only dreamed of, the challenges that come with it and where he finds inspiration. ...
The Power of Doing Life Together (Monday Moment ep. 333)
February 15, 2021 22:44 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MB“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller Jimmy Choi is an accomplished marathon runner, triathlete and participant on American Ninja Warrior. Remarkably, he’s done all of this after his diagnose of early onset Parkinson’s disease. During an emotional inflection point a decade ago, Jimmy Choi made a a promise to his family that he’d no longer simply surrender his life to a disease. What he’s learned since is that the daily decisions we make profoundly ...
American Ninja Warrior + Parkinson’s Advocate Jimmy Choi (ep. 332)
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBRecently a video of Jimmy Choi went viral on video-sharing social network TikTok in which he was having a hard time opening his pill bottle because of his early-onset Parkinson’s. The TikTok community rallied around Jimmy. The result? So inspiring: An “accessible” bottle was created that Jimmy can now open with ease. So honored to have Jimmy on the show to share the story behind the video, what it was like to be diagnosed with the disease at 27, the eight years of denial after the diagno...
What I Told the US Men’s National Soccer Team (Monday Moment ep. 331)
February 08, 2021 18:41 - 6 minutes - 9.12 MBLast week I was invited to speak for the United States Men’s National Soccer team and answer the question: How do you achieve something as a team far greater than what could be accomplished as a disjoined collection of individuals? Tune in to hear my response and my take on their three core values: Relentless, Brave and Unity. *** Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Raising Children to Advocate, Influence + Lead (Dr. Tim Jordan ep. 330)
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBDepression, anxiety and other mental health issues have skyrocketed among kids, teens and young adults; and this is long before pandemic-related isolation. Dr. Tim Jordan is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, helping children and their families navigate development and maintain strength, happiness and fulfillment. Dr. Jordan shares his common-sense approach that enables parents to: be more confident and effective reduce conflict and drama remain a strong influence through...
Want to Live a Richer Life? (Monday Moment ep. 329)
February 01, 2021 18:03 - 4 minutes - 6.72 MBLife, like the weather, is hard to predict. In a marketplace addicted to the 24/7 connectivity through cable news or social media feeds, consider taking a break that will free you to control the things you can, let go of what you can’t and celebrate the unexpected along the way. We too often confuse knowledge with wisdom and conflate someone else telling us what matters with embracing the things that actually do. *** Learn how to rediscover your childlike sense of wonder to unleash i...
Finding Strength while Grieving (Jonathan Pitts ep. 328)
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBHow can you boldly walk forward from unfathomably challenging circumstances? Jonathan Pitts, pastor, author and father of four joins us to share how he did exactly this after he tragically lost his wife. Jonathan vulnerably shares his journey of loving Wynter, how he coped with losing her, and how he continues to find peace, strength, and hope in keeping her legacy alive. Our encouraging conversation will remind you that even in the most difficult times, the best of our days remain ahead...
What's the Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy (ep. 327)
January 25, 2021 16:44 - 7 minutes - 9.98 MB“Sympathy is easy because it comes from a position of power. Empathy is getting down on your knees and looking someone else in the eye, and realizing that you could be them, and that all that separates you is luck.” - Dennis Lahane For almost three decades, my dad has been living with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Over this time, he’s lost the ability to walk, drive, and earn. It’s difficult for my dad to speak and lately, becoming more difficult to swallow. I obviously s...
What's the Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy (ep. 237)
January 25, 2021 16:44 - 7 minutes - 9.98 MB“Sympathy is easy because it comes from a position of power. Empathy is getting down on your knees and looking someone else in the eye, and realizing that you could be them, and that all that separates you is luck.” - Dennis Lahane For almost three decades, my dad has been living with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Over this time, he’s lost the ability to walk, drive, and earn. It’s difficult for my dad to speak and lately, becoming more difficult to swallow. I obviously s...
How To Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet (ep. 236)
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBAre you hoping to be rich in significance + success in 2021? Who isn't, right? My friend, this episode is for you. Over three years ago I started my membership community, Live Inspired IN STUDIO - community of like-minded friends who join me monthly via webcast to do life together + make the world better, starting with our own. This month’s discussion topic is so relevant, impactful + life-giving that I needed to make sure everyone has access to it! Today we walk through a step-by-st...
How To Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet (ep. 326)
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBAre you hoping to be rich in significance + success in 2021? Who isn't, right? My friend, this episode is for you. Over three years ago I started my membership community, Live Inspired IN STUDIO - community of like-minded friends who join me monthly via webcast to do life together + make the world better, starting with our own. This month’s discussion topic is so relevant, impactful + life-giving that I needed to make sure everyone has access to it! Today we walk through a step-by-st...
3 Ways to Unite (Monday Moment ep. 325)
January 18, 2021 09:23 - 6 minutes - 9.51 MBEmpathy doesn’t excuse poor behavior. Rather, it seeks to understand it and strives to redeem it. Today, as we continue to navigate a global pandemic, face challenges professionally + personally, I encourage you to draw from my grandpa’s wisdom: Surrender yourself for the betterment of someone else. Let go of your former life as individuals and embrace a unified one, together. Be fused fully to whether storms, chart dreams and achieve goals. *** Learn how to rediscover your childli...
Love is Key (Matt Miller ep. 324)
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBMatt Miller is a proven + award-winning leader who focuses on building positive relationships that lead to impactful + measurable change. His motto is “love is key” and I’m honored to share that he joined our team as Lead Live Inspired Coach last year. We first met eight years ago, I was invited to speak at the elementary school where Matt was principal. His devotion, attentiveness and respect for and from the teachers + faculty was unmatched. Even more impressive was his ability to empowe...
Words Create Worlds (Monday Moments ep. 323)
January 11, 2021 16:35 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBThe words we speak, and those we hear, influence and directly shape the world in which we live. Words are powerful and last week in our nation’s capital we witnessed a clear example of this truth. Five people were killed, dozens injured and one of the most sacred spaces in our country was desecrated. Rather than debate the cause of this tragedy, let’s take pause and heed wisdom from a political voice from our past. Delivered more than five decades ago, Presidental candidate Robert Kenned...
Medical Miracle: Doug Lindsay Invented the Surgery that Saved His Life (ep. 322)
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBHow do you respond when something is seemingly impossible? Especially when it's life or death? At 21 years old, Doug Lindsay developed a rapid heart rate, dizziness and fainting spells which led him to fear that he was suffering the same mysterious illness that affected his mother and aunt. As symptoms became debilitating, Doug dropped out of college and spent the next 11 years bedbound. Doctors were baffled, so Doug scoured medical textbooks in a relentless, 14-year pursuit to not only ...
Move Boldly in 2021 (Monday Moment ep. 321)
January 04, 2021 17:37 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MB“Push away from the spot where you’re stuck to move toward a new destination, perspective.” It is my hope for you to embrace all the hope and joy that are possible in your new year. Please allow this excerpt from my #1 national bestselling book IN AWE to help you see the truth that the possibilities before you are endless, if only you look… (chapter 1, page 5) *** Learn how to rediscover your childlike sense of wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning and joy with my instant #1 bestselle...