All Things Performance

My good friend of almost 20 years, Derek Devine, joins the podcast and it is full of laughs, truth and gut-punches.

Having had the journeyman's road in the NFL and navigating several stops in his career, Derek drops gem after gem.

We talk about:

• What true leadership looks like
• Why mediocrity should have no place in your life
• The importance and power of "reflection"
• Coffee beans @ 4am

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Simone Biles

In this podcast, Renee Bhatti-Klug, interviews me during the Olympics of 2021. We speak on a full range of topics including Simone Biles' historic decision, mental toughness, mental health, cultural differences, and so many other areas that go beyond a hot take.

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If you or a loved one are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you are having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.

3:40 The definition of Mental Toughness

4:00 Why MT is by-product and not an input

10:00 The difference between Biles' & Strug's decision

13:10 Why gymnasts defy normalcy

13:44 Why we need to side with elite athletes in their decision making

14:30 The Fishbowl effect and why we need to reserve judgement and yield to those in the trenches

18:30 Does the U.S. National Team even place if Biles "powers through"?

24:38 Are Athletes role models for younger generations?

26:40 If you are good, they will find you

30:45 The true reason why Athlete's train

33:12 Signs to look for to identify a mental health need

34:45 The best thing to do when you spot symptoms

35:48 The best way to support someone who is going through a mental health crisis

39:00 How to listen non-judgementally

41:31 A surprising aspect of Mental Health that many people don't talk about

42:32 The Biopsychosocial Model

45:54 Cultural differences towards mental toughness

48:50 How can we improve the Sports World?

50:10 Andre Agassi, Ichiro and the Cultural ramifications of Mental Toughness

54:06 The true meaning & origin of the word "Champion"

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Renee Bhatti-Klug is an expert in the topics of developing Cultural Intelligence (CI), building people-centered curricula, and fostering inclusive environments. She has trained nearly 15,000 faculty and staff across 150 departments on CI.

Renee brings a much needed perspective to this ever-present conversation by applying cultural intelligence. In our conversation, we hit on many thought-provoking areas, including:

15:24 Why Diversity is a "fact" and not a threat

20:00 Tokenization doesn't work…here's why

34:20 The difference between Equality & Equity

40:53 How the 80s & 90s screwed up "colorblindness"

51:38 How CITC helps organizations create change

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Culturally Intelligent: https://www.culturallyintelligent.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturallyintelligent

Roy Silver is a baseball lifer who has multi-faceted experience in several roles. From running his own facility, to advising executive leadership, to coaching and managing, Roy has just about done it all.

***NOTE*** There is some language toward the end of the interview in case you or someone listening might be offended.

He has been an integral part of the construction and reconstruction of several MLB careers including Chris Coghlan, Plácido Polanco, Josh Hamilton, Matt Bush, and Gavin Floyd, just to name a few.

Roy is good at many things, but his feel and discernment for people is second to none. In our conversation, we hit on many thought-provoking areas, including:

6:20 How 1+1 = 3

7:30 What Happens When We Remove the Thermometer

12:07 Why You'll Never Be Shaq

15:05 The Truth About "Balance"

22:30 The Difference Between S#i+ & Poop

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More has been discovered about the human brain in the last decade than in all of human history....and it keeps accelerating

The human brain is truly the final frontier, especially when it comes to sports performance

This conversation with Andy Clower, a neural integration specialist, is one that you may have to listen to a few times to get both its complexity and power

In this episode, we talk about:

*Why trying to"train harder" only gets you so far

*Do we truly only use 10% of our brain?

*How our nervous system is processing 16 quadrillion signals per day (yeah...15 zeros)

*The two best things you can do for your brain

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Mike Sanfratello is a friend, mentor, and just flat out the best storyteller that I personally know. Mike has a masterful way of bringing deep insights to life in a way that transports the listener tangibly to a place of crystal clear understanding.

As a former collegiate stand out, professional football player, and one who has personally impacted the lives of countless professional, collegiate, and amateur athletes, Mike Sanfratello breaks down many notable areas of the athletic experience. We talk deeply about the significance of "purpose", his experience as a 49er playing with greats such as Jerry Rice & Joe Montana, and how to truly build on something that lasts for eternity.

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As a two sport recruit at Arizona State University, Dennis Wyrick knows a thing or two about talent, its identification, and its development. Now as the President of Baseball Operations for Rosenhaus Sports, he is able to use his gifts to guide and advise the next generation of athletes.

As one of the premier names in the industry, Rosenhaus Sports is responsible for representing many of the sports world's household names. Some may wonder how sports agency and an athlete's performance on the field are related. Dennis does a masterful job of explaining everything that goes into developing talent that lasts, how to select an agent, and how agents "pick" players. The conversation also uncovers many things that you will never hear in the media, and what really goes on behind the scenes.

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One of the best people you'll ever meet, Chad Johnson (not to be confused with Chad Ocho-Cinco Johnson… which I call him anyway… LOL) has squeezed more life out of his short time on this earth than many people would dare to even attempt. He has been a coach/mentor/pastor to men and women of renown in multiple arenas.

Whether it is professional athletes, actors, high performing business men and women, or disenfranchised youth, Chad Johnson has not been afraid to get his hands dirty. Anywhere from Haiti to Hollywood, he has left his indelible mark on thousands upon thousands of lives.

In this conversation, we talk about everything from his "high performing" childhood to his highly publicized relationship with Destiny's Child, Michelle Williams. Perhaps my favorite part of Chad Johnson's story is the turning point that involves Emmitt Smith, 3 hubcaps, and a midnight-blue Lamborghini.

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If there is anyone who can literally light up a room when they enter, it is Pastor Glenn Dennard. An unquestionable leader both in word and in deed, Pastor Glenn has been a beacon of hope and inspiration for so many people.

I met Pastor Dennar as a college athlete at Arizona State University, and he has unquestionably seen me at the highest points in my life, and the lowest points as well. This does not make me special, because I am one of thousands that could say the exact same thing! His life has impacted the masses. This conversation is riddled with multiple gems of wisdom, hope, and a unique way to look at things as we progress through this era in human history dealing with COVID-19.

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