Magnifying Excellence
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWarning - A deep examination, not a glorification, of Excellence. How do you define Excellence? Through candid and exclusive conversations, the likes of Greg Maddux, Napoleon McCallum, Annika Sorenstam, Bill Walton, Ty Murray and many more discuss their journeys, which include challenges, successes, failures, inspirations and more. Go along with host Brian Hurlburt as the guests speak like never before about Excellence. Are you on a journey of Excellence? Let this be a nudge down your path.
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Ty Murray - How Bull Riding Basics Led to Life Excellence (#21)
November 02, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBTy Murray is the "King of the Cowboys", and one of the best to ever do it in the sport of rodeo. He stared down 1,500 pound bulls and made it look easy, when it was "scary and dangerous." How did he deal with being thrown into the fire? He dedicated himself to the basics and building the proper foundation first. Murray mastered the arts of bull riding, bareback riding and saddle bronc riding, earning 7 world all around titles plus multiple bull riding world titles in the Wrangler National...
Jennifer Lynne Williams - Excellence Is Being an Independent Thinker (#20)
October 27, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBGuest Jennifer Lynne Williams has been breaking barriers and glass ceilings her whole life. Now, as the Chief Development Officer of the USA Basketball Foundation, she continues to make a difference. Williams is a former captain of the North Carolina basketball team and also a former athletic director at Alabama State University, and has been recognized with many accolades. "To be Excellent, you have to be able to stay focused," Williams says during the episode. "For me, I think it goes ba...
Linda Hartough - Following Self Belief to Capture Excellence (#19)
October 19, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBLinda Hartough is a fine artist who followed her beliefs to establish a new genre of golf art. Since 1984, she has captured some of the world's most beautiful golf courses through stunningly realistic paintings including Augusta National, Carnoustie, Pebble Beach and St. Andrews. But her story also includes a deep dive into her business acumen and how that prevented her from being a "starving artist." Hartough on Excellence: "I think of Excellence as an individual's pursuit of developing...
Dr. Gerald E. Harmon - Why We Should Heed His Advice About Excellence, More (#18)
October 12, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThis could be our most important episode to date. Dr. Gerald E. Harmon is a practicing family medical specialist and also the president of the American Medical Association. At arguably no time in our history due to Covid-19 and other medical issues, is serving these roles been more important. In this episode, Dr. Harmon shares the excellence he witnesses from his colleagues, his definition of Excellence, why taking the advice of medical professionals is a little bit of Excellence, the im...
Lt. Col. Dan Rooney - Going Before You Are Ready Is the DNA of Excellence (#17)
October 05, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB"Go Before You Are Ready." A life mantra and one of the 10 LOE's (lines of effort) of Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, the only person in history to be both a United States Air Force pilot and PGA of America professional. During this episode, the uplifting Dan Rooney shares inspiration and conversations about his journey of Excellence, which includes thoughts behind the meaning of the title of his book, "Fly Into the Wind - How to Harness Faith and Fearlessness on Your Ascent to Greatness." From Roon...
Simon Keith - Two-Time Heart Transplant Recipient Shares How to Embrace Fear (#16)
July 06, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis is the story of Simon Keith's Excellence. Simon has survived and thrived as a two-time heart transplant recipient and was the first athlete to play professionally following his first procedure. During this episode, Simon shares: - His definition of Excellence that is similar to that of Tiger Woods - How to embrace fear and what it was like moments before his heart was removed - How to not waste your opportunities - Why motivation is overrated but discipline is underrated. - Who inspi...
Annika Sorenstam - How a Shy Girl Grew Up to Not Fear Excellence (#15)
May 18, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThis is about 23 minutes of candid and exclusive Excellence with Annika Sorenstam, arguably the greatest women's golfer in history. She shares with host Brian Hurlburt amazing insights on how to overcome shyness, simplify golf, not fear Excellence, which golfers she emulated to refine her swing and game, and much more. This is the story of Annika, so take a few moments to be inspired by her Excellence as we share her journey. JOIN THE FREE MAGNIFYING EXCELLENCE E CLUB NOW Episode Highli...
Sam Schmidt - How and Why Paralysis Led to True Excellence (#14)
May 11, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIt would seem as if being permanently paralyzed in a racing car accident would be the worst day of a person's life. For today's guest, Sam Schmidt, it just might have been one of the best days of his life. Listen now as he take a deep dive of his Excellence journey with us. CLICK TO JOIN THE FREE MAGNIFYING EXCELLENCE CLUB AND GET OUR FREE EBOOK Former Indy Car champion Sam Schmidt defines true Excellence. This episode explores his amazing story of being an Indy Car champ, paraplegic, a...
Darren Cahill - Ask, Listen for Excellence Plus What He Learned from Andre Agassi (#13)
May 04, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBDuring this episode, Darren Cahill (ESPN announcer, tennis player and coach) Shares: His definition of Excellence The 8 most important things you need to do to achieve Excellence Coaching memories and what he learned from Andre Agassi What makes for a great TV commentator The greatest lesson he learned about coaching from his father, the legendary John Cahill How he was inspired the Excellence of Bjorn Borg And he describes the greatest match he ever witnessed Click to JOIN OUR FREE ...
Tasha Schwikert Moser– How Excellence Blossoms from Little Margin for Error (# 12)
April 27, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBTasha Schwikert Moser had to perform under the brightest lights and intense pressure when mere seconds would define her performance and career. Listen now as this Olympic medal winner for Team USA ,turned attorney, shares stories, inspirations and more from her journey of Excellence, which featured challenges (as they all do.) The Magnifying Excellence Podcast is a timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never be...
Special Edition - 10 Most Intriguing Moments of Season 1 - Episode 11
April 20, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat a journey it has been for the Magnifying Excellence Podcast with Season 1 wrapping up and Season 2 on the way. Our guests proved that this isn't a glorification of Excellence, but a deep examination of it. As your host, Brian Hurlburt, I was continually honored and humbled as each guest so candidly and exclusively shared their journeys of Excellence with us. Because of that, I just had to put together a "best of" for season 1 to tie a bow on it. But it was better to call it "most intri...
Special Edition - 10 Most Intriguing Moments of Season 1
April 20, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBWhat a journey it has been for the Magnifying Excellence Podcast with Season 1 wrapping up and Season 2 on the way. Our guests proved that this isn't a glorification of Excellence, but a deep examination of it. As your host, Brian Hurlburt, I was continually honored and humbled as each guest so candidly and exclusively shared their journeys of Excellence with us. Because of that, I just had to put together a "best of" for season 1 to tie a bow on it. But it was better to call it "most intri...
George Kunz - How Quiet Excellence Leads to Happiness, Success - Episode 10
March 30, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIt's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but an examination of the all-encompassing path of Excellence. Hosted by Brian Hurlburt. The multi-talented George Kunz--you may not readily recognize the name-- has hall of fame credentials … but as with any journey of Excellence, sometimes the path is winding, and his final, rightful destination...
Elizabeth Blau - Why Leading By Example and With Heart Means Excellence - Magnifying Excellence #9
March 23, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIt's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but an examination of the all-encompassing path of Excellence. Hosted by Brian Hurlburt. When I asked Magnifying Excellence Season 1, Episode 9 guest Elizabeth Blau--recognized as one of the key people over the last 20 years of Las Vegas evolving into a world class dining destination-- if she had...
NBA's Greg Anthony - Perseverance and the Power of No Fear of Failure - Episode 8
March 15, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIt's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but a deep examination of the all-encompassing path of Excellence. Hosted by Brian Hurlburt. Our guest this week is Greg Anthony, an NCAA national champion (UNLV), 11-year NBA veteran, current NBA announcer and business person. CLAIM YOUR FREE 10 LIFE & BUSINESS LESSONS FROM SEASON 1 GUESTS E-BOO...
Magnifying Excellence #8 - Perseverance and the Power of No Fear of Failure with Greg Anthony - NBA Announcer
March 15, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIt's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but a deep examination of the all-encompassing path of Excellence. Hosted by Brian Hurlburt. Our guest this week is Greg Anthony, an NCAA national champion (UNLV), 11-year NBA veteran, current NBA announcer and business person. CLAIM YOUR FREE 10 LIFE & BUSINESS LESSONS FROM SEASON 1 GUESTS E-BOO...
Magnifying Excellence #7 - Frank Figliuzzi - Inside the FBI's Code of Excellence - Best-Selling Author - Former FBI Asst. Dir.
March 07, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIt's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but an examination of the all-encompassing path of Excellence. Hosted by Brian Hurlburt. This episode features Frank Figliuzzi, a best-selling author and former FBI assistant director of counter intelligence. He gives us insights into the writing of his book, The FBI Way - Inside the Bureau's Code...
Frank Figliuzzi - Inside the FBI's Code of Excellence - Best-Selling Author - Episode 7
March 07, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIt's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but an examination of the all-encompassing path of Excellence. Hosted by Brian Hurlburt. This episode features Frank Figliuzzi, a best-selling author and former FBI assistant director of counter intelligence. He gives us insights into the writing of his book, The FBI Way - Inside the Bureau's Code...
Magnifying Excellence #6 - Charley Hoffman - This Is How Powerful Self Belief Is - PGA Tour Player
March 01, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBHow do you define Excellence? Well, during this episode find out how PGA Tour player and philanthropist Charley Hoffman does and you can listen now and see if his thoughts are similar to yours. Hosted by Brian Hurlburt. Our guests--like Hoffman--speak exclusively about their journeys of Excellence like they never have before, providing insights and inspirations. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. Hear never-heard-before comments and excl...
PGA Tour's Charley Hoffman - This Is How Powerful Self Belief Is - Epidose 6
March 01, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBHow do you define Excellence? Well, during this episode find out how PGA Tour player and philanthropist Charley Hoffman does and you can listen now and see if his thoughts are similar to yours. Hosted by Brian Hurlburt. Our guests--like Hoffman--speak exclusively about their journeys of Excellence like they never have before, providing insights and inspirations. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. Hear never-heard-before comments and excl...
Magnifying Excellence #1 with Greg Maddux, Hall of Famer
October 24, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBHow do you define Excellence? Well, here's how ball of Famer Greg Maddux does and you can listen now and see if his thoughts are similar to yours. Hear never-heard-before comments and exclusive perspectives about Excellence, life, baseball, overcoming challenges, and more, in this thorough and intriguing interview with one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history, Greg Maddux. Upon hearing it, Greg's brother, Mike, the St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach and a guest during ...
Magnifying Excellence #1 - Greg Maddux - How Good Can I Be? Was His Driving Motivation to Excellence - Hall of Famer
October 24, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBHow do you define Excellence? Well, here's how hall of Famer Greg Maddux does and you can listen now and see if his thoughts are similar to yours. Our guests--like Maddux--speak exclusively about their journeys of Excellence like they never have before, providing insights and inspirations. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. Hear never-heard-before comments and exclusive perspectives about Excellence, life, baseball, overcoming challenges...
Greg Maddux - How Good Can I Be? Was His Driving Motivation to Excellence - Episode 1
October 24, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBHow do you define Excellence? Well, here's how hall of Famer Greg Maddux does and you can listen now and see if his thoughts are similar to yours. Our guests--like Maddux--speak exclusively about their journeys of Excellence like they never have before, providing insights and inspirations. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. Hear never-heard-before comments and exclusive perspectives about Excellence, life, baseball, overcoming challenges...
Magnifying Excellence #4 with Bill Walton, Basketball Hall of Famer
October 24, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHow do you define Excellence? We all answer differently and you will be amazed by Bill Walton's 16-minute answer! We can safely say that there probably has never been another 16-minute definition of Excellence in history, but Walton's is worth the listen for every second and every minute. Besides that intriguing answer, he also shares John Wooden's inspirational teachings word for word, why humanity is so important, how he overcame 38 surgeries plus a severe stutter and much, much more. S...
Magnifying Excellence #4 - Bill Walton - Don't Sit on the Sidelines - Basketball Hall of Famer
October 24, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHow do you define Excellence? We all answer differently and you will be amazed by Bill Walton's 16-minute answer! We can safely say that there probably has never been another 16-minute definition of Excellence in history, but Walton's is worth the listen for every second and every minute. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. Besides that intriguing answer, he also shares John Wooden's inspirational teachings word for word, why humanity is ...
Bill Walton - Don't Sit on the Sidelines - Basketball Hall of Famer - Episode 4
October 24, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHow do you define Excellence? We all answer differently and you will be amazed by Bill Walton's 16-minute answer! We can safely say that there probably has never been another 16-minute definition of Excellence in history, but Walton's is worth the listen for every second and every minute. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. Besides that intriguing answer, he also shares John Wooden's inspirational teachings word for word, why humanity is ...
Magnifying Excellence #3 with Susan Anton, Entertainer and Business Woman
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBHow do you define Excellence? Susan Anton things part of it is being curious, but she shares so much more with her answer. Listen now to be inspired, intrigued and impressed. Anton is an entertainment legend who during this episode shares personal stories from her times with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Kenny Rogers, George Burns plus also how Barbra Streisand, Martin Luther King, Jr. and others inspired her. Some of these legends even gave her personal advice that she will share. Shar...
Magnifying Excellence #3 - Susan Anton - Be Curious - Entertainer and Business Woman
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBHow do you define Excellence? Susan Anton things part of it is being curious, but she shares so much more with her answer. Listen now to be inspired, intrigued and impressed. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. Anton is an entertainment legend who during this episode shares personal stories from her times with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Kenny Rogers, George Burns plus also how Barbra Streisand, Martin Luther King, Jr. and others insp...
Susan Anton - Be Curious and Be a Human "BE"-ing - Episode 3
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBHow do you define Excellence? Susan Anton things part of it is being curious, but she shares so much more with her answer. Listen now to be inspired, intrigued and impressed. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. Anton is an entertainment legend who during this episode shares personal stories from her times with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Kenny Rogers, George Burns plus also how Barbra Streisand, Martin Luther King, Jr. and others insp...
NFL and Navy's Napoleon McCallum - Know What Excellence Looks Like -Episode #2
October 24, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHow do you define Excellence? We all answer differently and Napoleon McCallum has one of the most unique perspectives to give his opinion on Excellence. Listen now for his incredible life story and more. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. McCallum, a college football hall of famer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, shares his definition of excellence and also how Captain Kirk inspired him in addition to Roger Staubach and Bo Jackson....
Magnifying Excellence #2 - Napoleon McCallum - Know What Excellence Looks Like -NFL Player and U.S. Naval Academy Graduate
October 24, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHow do you define Excellence? We all answer differently and Napoleon McCallum has one of the most unique perspectives to give his opinion on Excellence. Listen now for his incredible life story and more. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. McCallum, a college football hall of famer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, shares his definition of excellence and also how Captain Kirk inspired him in addition to Roger Staubach and Bo Jackson....
Magnifying Excellence #2 with Napoleon McCallum, NFL Player and U.S. Naval Academy Graduate
October 24, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBHow do you define Excellence? We all answer differently and Napoleon McCallum has one of the most unique perspectives to give his opinion on Excellence. Listen now for his incredible life story and more. McCallum, a college football hall of famer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, shares his definition of excellence and also how Captain Kirk inspired him in addition to Roger Staubach and Bo Jackson. The former Oakland Raiders star also shares how he was a key figure in helping the tea...
Baseball's Mike Maddux - Overachiever Is Ultimate Recognition - Episode 5
October 23, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBHow do you define Excellence? Everyone answers differently and listen to how Mike Maddux does right now. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. His baseball wisdom is coveted by teammates and respected by opponents and during this episode, Mike Maddux shares his definition of excellence, how he went ALL IN to forge a 30-year career in baseball and other inspiring words. Maddux is the St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach and also helped lead th...
Magnifying Excellence #5 - Mike Maddux - Overachiever Is Ultimate Recognition - Pitching Coach St. Louis Cardinals
October 23, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBHow do you define Excellence? Everyone answers differently and listen to how Mike Maddux does right now. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it. His baseball wisdom is coveted by teammates and respected by opponents and during this episode, Mike Maddux shares his definition of excellence, how he went ALL IN to forge a 30-year career in baseball and other inspiring words. Maddux is the St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach and also helped lead th...
Magnifying Excellence #5 - Mike Maddux, Pitching Coach St. Louis Cardinals
October 23, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBHow do you define Excellence? Everyone answers differently and listen to how Mike Maddux does right now. His baseball wisdom is coveted by teammates and respected by opponents and during this episode, Mike Maddux shares his definition of excellence, how he went ALL IN to forge a 30-year career in baseball and other inspiring words. Maddux is the St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach and also helped lead the Texas Rangers to the World Series twice. Share your email for free future podcast ale...