Water the Bamboo: Unleashing Your Potential
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsBased on his book "Water The Bamboo: Unleashing The Potential of Individuals and Teams", Greg Bell is now bringing you a podcast that will help inspire and nurture you so that you have all the tools you need to unleash your potential and grow. The episodes feature conversations with game-changers in business, health, entertainment, and athletics – and range from celebrities to unknowns who have accomplished remarkable results through daily watering. In the interviews, Greg Bell will drill down on the key mindsets and strategies of successful people (Bamboo Farmers) to help the listener find their way and persevere to their own success. Together we will create the mindset to drive you towards remarkable results through daily watering.
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Episodes
Milwaukee Bucks Guard Pat Connaughton on Putting in the Work When No One is Watching and Creating a Legacy Bigger Than Himself
December 21, 2020 18:31 - 46 minutes - 45.9 MBAs a high school two-sport athlete in baseball and basketball, Pat Connaughton was not getting the attention from division one schools he desired--that is, until he began putting in the work. In this episode, you will hear from Pat Connaughton, a current NBA player with the Milwaukee Bucks, and former Portland Trailblazer shooting guard on how he used an ultimatum from his dad in high school about whether to work construction or train from 9 am to 3 pm to grow his sports career in basebal...
Marcus Harvey, Founder of Portland Gear, on Brand Building, Product, Living with Anxiety, and Relationships
December 14, 2020 21:35 - 37 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, you’ll hear a detailed Water The Bamboo story featuring Portland Gear’s founder, Marcus Harvey, on what it has taken to build the brand, his passion for product, managing anxiety, and why he invests time in relationships and community. Marcus Harvey had a dream one day that he would open a retail clothing store and have a line of customers and brand fans around the block, just like Johnny Cupcakes had. In May 2015, that dream came true. Don’t miss this incredible convers...
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Boxx on focusing on one thing, perfectionism, and overcoming adversity
December 07, 2020 19:17 - 54 minutes - 53 MBWhat does it take to become an Olympic gold medalist? According to Shannon Boxx, a three-time gold medalist with the United States Women’s Soccer Team, it takes focus, hard work, and perseverance in challenging times. In this episode, you’ll hear how Shannon Boxx went from a good soccer player to great, and how she learned to focus on one thing at a time in order to achieve her goals. During her professional career, Boxx also was dealing with an autoimmune disease called Lupus, and she’ll...
Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Few on Building Strong Relationships and Community for Sustained Growth
November 25, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 28.8 MBThink about everyone in your network, team, and community--that’s your Bamboo Circle. Our guest today, Mark Few, Gonzaga Men’s Basketball Head Coach, shares how he has built deep-rooted relationships with current and former players, their families, and the community at large to build his Bamboo Circle. Don’t miss this incredible discussion with, Mark Few, one of the best NCAA head basketball coaches of this generation and one of the greatest people in the world. Episode Highlights: 0...
Regina Ellis on bringing joy to people in challenging times
November 18, 2020 07:17 - 44 minutes - 64.8 MBWhen Regina Ellis lost her daughter to cancer at the age of five-years-old, she set out to create an organization that brings joy to patients of all ages who are going through challenging times. In this episode, hear how Regina instills joy in her organization, teams, and patient care, and how she overcame the darkest periods of her life. Don’t miss this incredible interview with Regina Ellis, founder of the Children’s Cancer Association (CCA). Episode Highlights: 01:25 - How Regina ...
JJ Birden on Putting in the Work to Achieve Huge Goals
November 18, 2020 07:13 - 56 minutes - 81 MBJJ Birden was 5’ 9” and 157 lbs by the time he was drafted into the NFL. JJ had a long and successful career of nine years in the NFL by putting in the work and doing the little things that most people are never willing to do while overcoming rejection over and over again. In this episode, you’ll hear JJ’s journey from torn ACL to nine years in the NFL to professional speaker and everything in between. Don’t miss this fantastic conversation with one of the hardest working and kindest...
Tim Morgan, CEO of Oregon-Idaho AAA on servant leadership, continuous learning, and guiding principles
November 18, 2020 07:06 - 48 minutes - 92 MBTim Morgan is the epitome of a “Bamboo Farmer.” Tim embraces the power of the team, continuous learning, and evolving, even during the most challenging times, like the current health crisis. In this episode, you’ll hear how Tim Morgan, the CEO of AAA Oregon/Idaho, is watering his bamboo. Don’t miss this intimate look inside of a servant leader’s thoughts on running a successful organization. Episode Highlights: 00:55 - Tim Morgan’s Water the Bamboo story 04:14 - Why building a team...
Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), preparation, and not being content
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 52 MBThere is no shortage of great coaches in the NBA, but I still believe Terry Stotts to be one of the best. What he has accomplished in his career has been remarkable. In this episode, Coach Stotts shares why the Blazers organization puts so much emphasis on Culture, Process, and Team (CPT), how he first got into coaching, how he prepared his team for the bubble, and advice for listeners about dealing with loss and failure. Don’t miss this outstanding conversation with coach Terry Stotts, he...
David Rae on patience, teamwork, and relationships during COVID-19
November 18, 2020 06:45 - 43 minutes - 62.7 MBJust like bamboo, David Rae, has strong roots. Rae, a co-founder of 503 Creative and mastermind behind TEDx Portland, shares with us the importance of having the appropriate mental state for success in leadership and business, how he developed a long-term view to everything he does in business and in life, and the challenges of strengthening relationships during the health crisis. You won’t want to miss this refreshingly honest and vulnerable conversation with one of Portland, Oregon’s to...
Trailer
November 14, 2020 05:12 - 1 minute - 5.69 MBBased on his book "Water The Bamboo: Unleashing The Potential of Individuals and Teams," Greg Bell is now bringing you a podcast that will help inspire and nurture you so that you have all the tools you need to unleash your potential and grow. The episodes feature conversations with game-changers in business, health, entertainment, and athletics – and range from celebrities to unknowns who have accomplished remarkable results through daily watering. In the interviews, Greg Bell will drill do...