Monday Morning Moments with Mike Van Hoozer
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA weekly podcast dedicated to helping you make your life count for what matters most!
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5 Essential Components of Effective Teams – Podcast: S05E005
March 25, 2019 17:02 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn my experience in working with high performing teams in sports, business, and life, I have witnessed many traits and characteristics that make teams successful and impactful. While it is hard to develop a definitive list, I think there are 5 essential components of effective teams that are found in sports and can be applied to business and life as well. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss these 5 essential traits and how you can use these to lead and influence th...
Don’t Miss The Moment-Podcast: S05E004
March 11, 2019 16:09 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIs the moment missing, or did you miss the moment? Are we looking for something that has become misplaced, or are we truly missing something that can never be replaced? A moment in time is something to be cherished, honored, and anticipated. We foolishly believe that we have all the time in the world, that moments are in full supply, and that we can regain moments that we have missed. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we deal with missing moments and issue the following c...
Yesterday Ended Last Night – Podcast: S05E003
February 11, 2019 16:29 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBIt is so easy to become locked in by the cage of the past that we are not free to embrace the opportunities of today. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we explore 3 ways we can become confined by our past and why we need to develop a proper perspective in order to seize the moment of today! We need to remember that "Yesterday Ended Last Night!"
Pursuing Greatness – Podcast: S05E002
February 04, 2019 16:06 - 16 minutes - 15 MBHow do you define greatness? And what does it mean to be great? Is it perfection? Is it excellence? I think the word greatness is a synonym for excellence. Some people wrongly associate excellence with perfection, and, therefore, don’t pursue it. The ancient Greeks used the word “Arete” for excellence. What is interesting is that their definition of this word included “fulfilling the purpose for which you were created” and “living up to your potential.” Listen to today's podcast episode of Mo...
Start Strong, Finish Strong Podcast: S05E001
January 07, 2019 17:28 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe beginning of a new year brings excitement and opportunity! It also brings a new season of our Monday Morning Moments podcast. As you begin this new year, my prayer is that your year would be one of focus, action, passion, and purpose. In today's podcast, I offer some tips for focusing on the right goals - the essential goals - and how to develop goals that will be meaningful and actionable and will help you grow personally and professionally in your journey. You can also read this comple...
Waiting is an Active Process – Podcast: S04E005
December 03, 2018 20:53 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBAre you in a season of waiting right now? Are you waiting for a new opportunity? A new relationship? A promotion? A goal to be achieved? Healing? A smoother path with less stress and more clarity? Seasons of waiting can be challenging, because most of us hate to wait! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about the benefits of waiting, and why waiting is an active, not passive, process. I also highlight the journey of Jalen Hurts, one of the quarterbacks for Alabama, a...
The Relationship Between Faith and Works – Podcast: S04E004
November 05, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBPurpose. Calling. Vocation. Roles. Legacy. These are lofty but important words that we need to understand if we want to make the most of the moments of our lives and make a positive difference in the lives of other people that we lead, influence, and interact with on a daily basis. Today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments focuses on how true and committed faith leads to works that redeem and restore the world in which we live.
Perseverance Through Trials – Podcast: S04E003
October 22, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWe all go through trials in our lives - tests of our faith and the foundation that we base our lives on. Some trials can rock our world if we allow adversity and a change in circumstances to cast doubt on who we are, why we are here, and who is guiding and helping us to navigate our lives. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a lesson that I recently taught from the book of James in the Bible. I pray that you will find this inspiring, comforting, and encouraging whet...
Leadership is a Choice – Podcast: S04E002
October 01, 2018 14:39 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBLeadership is a choice that everyone must make. You don't have to be the CEO of a company or have a fancy title to be a leader. Leadership equates to influence, and every one of us has influence, or the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others. Through our research and experience, we have found that the best leaders - the ones who make a significant, positive, and transformational difference in their organizations and in the lives of others - make 3 important choices every day. I...
Resiliency is a Mindset – Podcast: S04E001
September 24, 2018 15:50 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBResiliency is the ability to bounce back and respond to adversity or a change in circumstances. Resiliency, grit, and mental toughness can be improved and developed. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share key characteristics of resilient people in sports, business, and life based upon our research and experience in working with elite athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. You can leave a comment by clicking here. You may want to check out our coaching progr...
The Meaning of a Moment – Podcast: S03E019
August 27, 2018 14:37 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWe all have moments in life. Some moments we sleep, some we stumble, and some moments we soar. The decisions, choices, and responses we make in a moment produce momentum in our lives either to fly or to fall. Every moment counts! The question is: Do we make the most of the moments in our lives? And how do we respond when there is a brief stumble along the way? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share about the importance of moments and why we should not take them for gra...
God is Our Rock – Podcast: S03E018
August 20, 2018 13:57 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBSometimes, we find ourselves in a situation where our foundation is not strong and our circumstances have rocked our world! It is in these times, the mountaintop moments, and everything in between where I rediscover who the real source of my strength is. Today's podcast episode is focused on the spiritual dimension of our lives, and I pray it encourages you to rely on God as your Rock, your Fortress, and your Savior in whatever circumstance and stage of life you are navigating. You can l...
How to Perform in the Moment – Podcast: S03E017
August 13, 2018 15:39 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn my work with elite athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs, performance is a common theme. We all want to perform and do our best, especially in the greatest moments of our lives! The reality is that we are not perfect, and we will experience mountaintop moments and valley moments in our lives and everything in between. The key is to "be present" and bring our best mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually to the moments on our lives. In today's podcast episode of Monday Mo...
5 Ways Leaders Can Improve Employee Engagement – Podcast: S03E016
August 06, 2018 10:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBAccording to a recent State of the Global Workplace Report from Gallup, 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work. It is a serious problem that can affect the performance and profitability of your team, company, or organization. As a leader, you have a responsibility to do everything you can to be actively engaged and to create an environment that invites your employees to do the same. While employee engagement is a dual responsibility, leaders have a great opportunity t...
Good vs Great – Podcast: S03E015
July 23, 2018 13:58 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBJim Collins wrote a timeless classic book entitled Good To Great that many people have read. In this book, Collins explained about how great companies separate themselves from being just good companies. While there are many great concepts and quotes found in his book, the one quote that I love is: "Good is the enemy of Great!" I have used this quote with the athletes and business leaders that I coach as well as the companies that I serve as a consultant to talk about what this means for th...
Impact Is What You Make It!
July 16, 2018 10:45 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBSociologists have done studies and discovered that even the most introverted person will influence or impact 10,000 people in their lifetime. The question is not "If?" but "How will we impact others?" Most people want to make a positive impact with their lives. In order to make a positive impact we have to be present - mentally, physically, and emotionally. Impact is what we make it...based on our choices. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 different mindsets tha...
Aligning With The Purpose And Plan For Your Life – Podcast: S03E013
June 25, 2018 14:37 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBSometimes, I get ahead of God's purpose and plan for my life. What I mean by this is that I can feel so confident in my own gifts, talents, and ability to discern what is right that I forget to seek His guidance in advance. There are moments when I jump into my day without seeking His wisdom and aligning with His agenda for my life. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a talk that I gave to our Ranch Bible Study class on how King David - the same David that defeated ...
How To Unleash Your Best – Podcast: S03E012
June 04, 2018 10:45 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBThe best performers in sports, business, and life have one secret that allows them to unleash their talent. They find joy in what they do! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share how possessing joy and passion for what you do in any area of your life can help you unleash your best. I also share the four core values that Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors, identified to rally his team around and bring out their individual and collective excellence on their way...
Great Leaders Are Effective Designers – Podcast: S03E011
May 21, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBIn our leadership program The Invisible Hand of Leadership, we identify 7 roles of transformational leaders and 5 habits that make them effective. One of the roles is Leader as Designer. Designing is an art. For leaders, it is the art of setting your people up for success. To achieve this leaders must understand the people, problems, and goals associated with their team or organization. The Designer is a master architect who designs systems, "plays," and underlying structures which allow the ...
Discovering Your Calling – Podcast: S03E010
May 07, 2018 15:22 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWhy are you here? It's a question that demands an answer, especially as it relates to the purpose of your life and the calling you have been created for. I believe that everyone has a purpose, and the key to making the most of your moments with the time that you have is to identify and embrace it! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, you will learn: The importance of discovering your calling The impact of a personal mission statement A process for discovering your call...
Finding Comfort – Podcast: S03E009
April 30, 2018 13:24 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBPeople seek comfort in different ways. Most of the time, seeking comfort is in response to a trial or circumstance that is annoying, challenging, and/or overwhelming. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I wanted to share a Bible study lesson that I recently taught on how to find true comfort in life in the midst of whatever circumstance you may be facing. You can leave a comment by clicking here.
Focus on the Process – Podcast: S03E008
April 16, 2018 10:45 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIf you are a competitor, you want results. In fact, you may be obsessed with outcomes, and you are definitely graded and measured by metrics at the end of the day. Whether it is the outcome of a shot or the result of a game, measurements help to define your success. Because of this, it is easy to become obsessed with outcomes and let them dominate your mind during any kind of performance. When you do this, you are focusing on the wrong thing, and it will ultimately lead you to pressing and tr...
Giving Up Control – Podcast: S03E007
April 09, 2018 11:01 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWe all want control. We want control of our lives, our relationships, our career, situations and outcomes related to our lives, and we don't want to give up control. We want to be in the driver's seat, and we don't like others telling us "how to drive." Yet, it has been my experience that when I give up control and hold onto things loosely, I find that I can lead from a more authentic and impactful state. In other words, I don't press and try to do unnatural things to control the outcome of m...
How To Do A Quarterly Review
March 26, 2018 14:17 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn sports, business, and life, it's important to review where you have been, where you are, and where you are going. Great teams and organizations do this all the time both on an annual and quarterly basis. I think it is even more critical for you as an individual and leader to do a quarterly review to assess how you are doing and who you are becoming. If you have committed to some meaningful goals this year, the end of a quarter is a great opportunity to take a time out to celebrate and lea...
What is Your Vision?
March 12, 2018 12:05 - 17 minutes - 16 MBVision is important! We must be able to see a future for ourselves beyond this current moment and do everything we can to live that vision every day. As Les Parrot says in his book 3 Seconds, "Vision is a picture of the future that gives passion to the present." In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss the importance of having vision in your life and some key questions to ask in developing a vision for yourself, your family, and your team. “ "Vision is a p...
Responding In The Midst Of A Valley Moment – Podcast: S03E004
February 19, 2018 10:45 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWe all go through setbacks in our lives. Distractions that deter us from becoming all of who we are. Disappointments that discourage us from impacting those within our sphere of influence. How do you respond in the midst of a valley moment? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss a simple acronym that can help you respond when a crisis occurs as well as when your focus and attention are needed the most. Check out this episode to discover the secret of the best perform...
Be Present – Podcast: S03E003
February 05, 2018 20:28 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBBeing present is a challenge for many people, and technology and social media are not the only culprits that steal ourselves from engaging with others. Many times, it's the thoughts in our head that keep us from connecting fully to outcomes and others. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss what it means to "be present" and reasons why we are not fully present at times. You will also learn the 4 dimensions of your life that you need to engage in if you want to be ful...
Advice For Eating in 2018 and Beyond with Catherine Kruppa – Podcast: S03E002
January 22, 2018 16:57 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWith the start of the new year, we set goals including plans for how to eat healthier in the new year. Yet, sometimes we get off track from the direction we planned due to distractions, a lack of discipline, bad habits, and limited or no accountability. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I invited Catherine Kruppa, my friend and expert dietitian, nutritionist, and wellness coach, to rejoin us for season 3 to give us some specific "advice for eating" to maintain and promote our heal...
4 Strategies To Accomplish Your Goals in 2018 and Beyond! – Podcast: S03E001
January 08, 2018 16:19 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBAs you begin the new year, I want you to stay engaged and excited about your goals in 2018 and beyond. And not just for a day, a week, or this month, but for the whole year! The beginning of a new year often brings hope, possibility, and momentum, but some people get distracted and discouraged after a few weeks or months and disown their goals that were meaningful to them at the beginning of the year. As we begin Season 3 of Monday Morning Moments, today's podcast builds on a podcast episode...
Truly Organic: My Interview With Sarah Jones – Podcast: S02E013
December 18, 2017 11:15 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBRecently, I had the honor and privilege of interviewing my friend Sarah Jones, founder and CEO of Miss Jones Baking Co. and wanted to share our conversation with you in today's episode of Monday Morning Moments. Sarah is a friend, innovator, and successful entrepreneur who founded Miss Jones Baking on the idea that baking products could both taste great and include healthy and clean ingredients. She has been referred to as the "Millennial Betty Crocker" and is creating a generational movement...
How To Be A Goal Achiever – Podcast: S02E012
December 11, 2017 15:56 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIt's easy to set goals or make resolutions for the new year, but it takes a special kind of person to actually achieve their goals! In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, you will learn how to go from being a goal setter to a goal achiever. While you may have achieved some very meaningful and incredible goals in the past, I am sure there are areas of your life where you have not reached the goal or failed in the attempt and process to reach the goal. Today's podcast will highlight som...
Creating Capacity As A Leader – Podcast: S02E011
November 27, 2017 14:53 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBAs a leader, it is important that you are effective in managing things and leading people. Your use of and investment in the time that you have are the keys to doing both of these tasks well. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer 5 questions that will help you discern what you need to hold on to and what you need to delegate as it relates to the investment of your time and attention. You will also learn 4 D's of Productivity that can help you manage your physical and digital i...
4 Ways Great Leaders Encourage Others – Podcast: S02E010
November 13, 2017 14:29 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBI doubt you are suffering from too much encouragement today! The word encouragement comes from the Latin word "cor" which means heart. Encouragement literally means to give heart, strength, and courage to another person. We all desire and need encouragement in our lives. Yet, there are some leaders who either don't know how to encourage others or intentionally decide not to do it. In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss 4 ways that great leaders encourage others. Episode Out...
4 Leadership Lessons From Houston Astros Manager A.J. Hinch – Podcast: S02E009
November 06, 2017 14:35 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBCongratulations to the World Series Champion Houston Astros who defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in 7 games in one of the best World Series in history! In celebration of that accomplishment, which we are still cherishing in Houston, today's podcast episode focuses on 4 leadership lessons that we can learn from Astros Manager A. J. Hinch. These leadership techniques can be applied in any realm of life and can help you be a better leader and inspire your team to perform at its best! Episode Ou...
The Importance of a Deep Commitment – Podcast: S02E008
October 30, 2017 13:28 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, we focus on the importance of "sowing" at a deeper level when it comes to relationships in our lives, especially our relationship with God, and the adverse effects when we "sow" at a shallow level. The principle of sowing deeply can be applied to any relationship in our life. Episode Outline: BIG IDEA: We desire what we cannot have and become complacent with what completes us. Idolatry - when what we admire takes the place in our lives that ...
3 Lessons From The 2017 Houston Astros – Podcast: S02E007
October 23, 2017 01:42 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBCongratulations to the Houston Astros who defeated the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to advance to the 2017 World Series! We have been through so much in Houston over the last several months including the damage and effects of Hurricane Harvey. This Houston Astros team has been a breath of fresh air and an example of what it means to be Houston Strong. Their resilience and grit has been inspiring! In today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, we focus on 3 lessons that we can learn from...
Questions To Start Your Day – Podcast: S02E006
October 16, 2017 15:14 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, you will discover 10 questions that can help you effectively start your day. These 10 questions will help you be more effective as a leader in any role that you play in life. Also, you can consider these questions on a daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. I have used these questions over time to help me become more self aware and have also shared them with my coaching clients to keep them accountable to fulfilling their purpose and calling ...
Peak Performance Nutrition With Catherine Kruppa – Podcast: S02E005
October 09, 2017 00:01 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I am honored to interview my longtime friend and peak performance colleague Catherine Kruppa. Catherine and I have delivered workshops together, referred clients to each other, and also shared advice and counsel as we pursue our athletic goals. Catherine is one of the top nutritionists in the country and works with elite athletes, age group amateurs, and everyday people seeking to live a healthy lifestyle. I know you will benefit from today's podc...
Arise and Lead – Podcast: S02E004
October 02, 2017 15:18 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about how to engage as a leader of influence and impact. We need transformational leaders now more than ever to step up and step out to make a positive impact within the sphere of influence they have been given! Check out this podcast to discover 4 key things that you need to do to lead more effectively at home, in sports, at work, and in your community. Episode Outline: Be Aware Self Awareness is the first step to leadership and inf...
Preparing For Defining Moments – Podcast: S02E003
September 18, 2017 14:45 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn today's episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about the power of a defining moment. You can't always predict when a defining moment will happen in your life, but you can be prepared for it. The sad reality is that many people never realize the opportunities that they have to unleash their strengths, talents, and gifts in the midst of an opportunity to positively impact others. Defining moments provide that opportunity for us, and they also present an opportunity for us to get very cle...
Step Up As A Leader – Podcast: S02E002
September 11, 2017 15:41 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBGreat leaders in sports, business, and life consistently rise to the occasion and lead in the moment! They assess the current situation or opportunity and consider how their past experiences have prepared them for this moment to make a positive impact in the lives of other people. The best part of this is that transformational leaders step up to serve others...not themselves! In today's podcast, I talk about how leaders do this by identifying 3 basic steps that help them truly lead in the mo...
The Blessings of Forgiveness – Podcast: S02E001
August 21, 2017 03:19 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Monday Morning Moments! We took a few weeks off to close out the summer and recharge and hope you have had an excellent summer with family and friends. We had over 2000 downloads in just a couple of months for Season 1, and I truly appreciate your support for this podcast! For this new season, we will continue to focus on topics that help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life including interviews with experts and colleagues and episodes that challenge y...
Enjoy The Moment – Podcast: S01E013
July 17, 2017 04:03 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSometimes, we don't enjoy the moments in our lives. Now, I know not every moment was meant to be enjoyed, especially when it comes to trials in our lives. But, there are times when we are not fully present in moments that were meant to experienced and appreciated! When I wrote my book, Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most, one of the 6 principles that I highlighted was Enjoy The Moment. In today's podcast, you will learn why enjoying the moments in your life is important and ...
10 Ways To Enhance Your Role As A Mentee – Podcast: S01E012
July 10, 2017 17:48 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBMentoring can be a powerful force in the life of another person! In a previous podcast, I shared 10 ways to become an effective mentor. In this week's podcast, I share 10 ways to enhance your role as a mentee. Episode Outline: 10 Ways to Enhance Your Role As A Mentee: Seek out a mentor. Constantly ask questions of your mentor in order to learn. Sample questions include: What has become clear since we last met? What do you wish you had known earlier in your career? What perspectiv...
10 Ways To Enhance Your Role As A Leader And Coach – Podcast: S01E011
June 26, 2017 03:20 - 29 minutes - 27 MBLeadership is important in sports, business, and life! We love working with leaders who are passionate about growing their skills and developing the leadership culture of their teams and organizations. The Invisible Hand of Leadership© is one of our foundational programs that we offer to businesses, schools and universities, sports teams, and non-profits to help them grow their leadership potential and experience. In today's podcast, I discuss one part of the program - the 7 Roles of a Transf...
Father’s Day – Podcast: S01E010
June 19, 2017 14:21 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn today's podcast, I talk about 2 men who stepped up and assumed a leadership role in my life after my father left me and my mom at a young age. I am forever grateful for the role these 2 men played in my life and what they taught me about faith, integrity, responsibility, commitment, sports, leadership, and making the most of the moments in my life! You can leave a comment by clicking here.
The Voice of Effective Leaders – Podcast: S01E009
June 12, 2017 01:38 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBLeadership is important in sports, business, and life, and the best leaders know how to find their leadership voice in order to communicate well with the people they lead and influence. In today's podcast, I explore 5 techniques that can help you communicate and connect authentically with your team. I also offer 6 questions that every great leader should ask. Episode Outline: 5 Effective Leadership Communication Techniques: Seek First To Understand, Then Be Understood© (The 7 Habits of H...
Preserve Your Marriage – Podcast: S01E008
June 04, 2017 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this week's podcast, I share a message that I originally delivered at West University Baptist Church about the importance of preserving your marriage. The principles and verses shared in this message are essential for preserving the precious relationship of marriage. You will hear how we often keep score instead of unconditionally loving our spouse and showing mutual respect to each other. Episode Outline To preserve means "to keep alive or in existence, to maintain, and to keep safe from...
6 Principles For Making Your Moments Count For What Matters Most – Podcast: S01E007
May 22, 2017 15:04 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn today's podcast, I share 6 principles for making your moments count for what matters most. I also share some practical strategies for how to apply these principles and make this happen on a daily and weekly basis. The principles are based on my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most as well as the work that we do developing leaders in sports, business, and life. Episode Outline: 6 Principles for Making Your Moments Count: Focus on the Moment Enjoy the Moment Eng...
The Source of Your Identity with Kyle Van Hoozer – Podcast: S01E006
May 15, 2017 03:37 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBToday's podcast is a follow-up to last week's episode where I talked about 3 X-Factors to success in sports, business, and life and introduced you to 2 math equations that can help or hinder your performance based on which one you follow. I explore these equations more in this episode and discuss how connecting your identity directly to your performance or title can severely hinder your ability to perform at your best, especially when you have a bad performance or when that title, sport, or o...