On today’s episode I interview Jason Romano, host and producer of the Sports Spectrum podcast.

For seventeen years, Jason was an Emmy-Award-winning producer and senior manager at ESPN, but in February of 2017, Jason left his job at ESPN to pursue sports ministry. One month later, the Sports Spectrum podcast was launched. Sports Spectrum is an interview-driven show featuring athletes, coaches, and entertainers sharing their stories about the intersection of sports and faith.

Find out how Jason spends his mornings preparing for the day, and his thoughts on why we don’t welcome discomfort (and why we should).

You will also want to hear the question that Tony Dungy asked Jason, a question he had never been asked before, and how it changed his life forever.

Find out more about Jason on https://www.jasonromano.com/ and check out his new book, The Uniform of Leadership, at https://www.jasonromano.com/book.

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How is success defined, and what are the keys to growth?

Today I interview Brian Murphy, Founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest, and these are just a few of the fascinating subjects we cover.

The growth of ReliaQuest has been nothing short of phenomenal and is in large part due to Brian’s vision and leadership. Shepherding an organization through the hazards of start-up and then adjusting to growth and challenges is not for the faint of heart. Brian shares about failure, his journey through rather tumultuous times and what it is that keeps him going. And with him being an entrepreneur, husband, and father, you may be surprised to hear his take on “balance!”

Brian talks about the one trait he feels is necessary to have as a leader, and the power of simply starting and not stopping. Other topics we cover are consistency, adapting, and how to sustain over the long haul.

Brian Murphy’s stewarding of ReliaQuest into the unique position it now holds is a story you won’t want to miss!

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You won’t want to miss today’s episode as I interview Robyn Fralick, Head Coach of women’s basketball at Bowling Green University and the architect of the two greatest offensive seasons in NCAA Division II women’s basketball history.

In 2018, Fralick was named the recipient of the C. Vivian Stringer Coaching Award, a tribute presented to individuals who have experienced outstanding achievement coaching female teams. The award's web site indicates that the winner exhibits "a high standard of propriety, imagination, and innovation as a character-builder in the tradition of great teacher-coaches."

Today we cover a wide range of subjects:  recruiting well, building up your staff, and the challenges of maintaining a great culture. Coach Fralick also shares how she balances her roles as wife, mother, and coach.

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Today’s interview is with Travis Diener, a super-talented basketball player with a fascinating career.

Diener played collegiately at Marquette University and was a member of the Golden Eagles team that reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four in 2003. In the NBA, he has played for the Orlando Magic, the Indiana Pacers, and the Portland Trailblazers.

Diener has played for the Golden Eagles (a team primarily consisting of Marquette alumni) in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), an annual single-elimination winner-take-all tournament.

During the 2020 TBT championship game against Sideline Cancer, Diener made the winning three-pointer that clinched the championship for the Golden Eagles, along with the tournament's $1 million prize.

In this interview, Diener talks about developing the confidence required to not only get to the top of your game, but also being able to maintain. You’ll appreciate his insight as he shares the behind-the-scenes effort required to be the best you can be.

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How important is integrity?

Listen in as I interview Zach Jackson, writer for The Athletic. He is also host of the A to Z podcast, along with Andre Knott.

Jackson talks about the importance of integrity in a field that involves knowing a lot of personal information about people, and how to build lasting relationships under those circumstances.

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Today’s interview is with Greg Tonagel, Head Coach of Indiana Wesleyan University.

Coach Tonagel led his team to three NAIA Division II National Championships in a five-year span and, at 34 wins, has the most NAIA national Tournament victories.

Not only does Coach Tonagel know how to win, he has also learned how to deal with adversity, such as the unpleasant circumstances that took him from player to coach.

He also shares about the power of “I a third,” the importance of good habits, and how to avoid the comparison trap.

None of us enjoy experiencing a failure, but listen in as Coach Tonagel reveals how not to waste it!

What is the number one characteristic of a great leader?

Hear the answer to that question as I talk with Bob Starkey, one of the top minds in college basketball.

Starkey has had an illustrious career, having been a part of 755 collegiate victories, 23 NCAA Tournaments, 8 trips to the Elite Eight, and 5 straight trips to the Women’s Final Four (2004-08), including serving as Acting Head Coach for LSU’s 2007 Women’s Final Four run.

After spending one year at Texas A & M as the assistant women’s basketball coach, Starkey has returned to Baton Rouge to serve as Associate Head Coach on Coach Kim Mulkey’s staff.

During our conversation, Coach Starkey lays out the necessity of being yourself as you advance in your field of expertise, and he also talks about dealing with adversity. You will also hear the Bob Knight quote that Coach Starkey never forgot, and you won’t want to miss his Shaquille O’Neal story!

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Today I talk with Will Healy, the Head Coach at UNC Charlotte.

Coach Healy’s career took off early, and he talks about the path to his initial successes. Prior to becoming a part of the 49ers, he had been at Austin Peay, where he engineered one of the greatest turnarounds in college football history.

As is the case for most of us, there were downs as well as ups in Coach Healy’s life. In our conversation, he shares his perspective on how to deal with failure and the importance of finding small victories wherever possible.

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Today I interview Darrin Gray, a leadership coach and sports ministry leader. Darrin serves sports and business leaders, helping them build resilient teams that are grounded in authentic culture, principled leadership, and purposeful behaviors.

Darrin co-authored The Jersey Effect: Beyond the World Championship, with foreword by Tony Dungy, and is the CMO of Athletes In Action.

We talk about The Jersey Effect and its premise, and Darrin shares the reason he wrote it and the effect it had on him. He also talks about All Pro Dad and Athletes In Action, two organizations with which he is involved.

Find out more at https://www.darringray.com/

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Today I interview Tim Kight, a man whose influence has changed my approach to leadership.

Tim is the author of several high-impact training programs: The R Factor, Lead Now, The Power of Culture, Winning, and Attitude Matters. He is also the Founder of Focus 3, an organization that helps companies around the world align the power of leadership, culture, and behavior to achieve next-level results.

We discuss the Focus 3 program and the one crucial aspect of it that people often leave out when utilizing it. Tim talks about why people frequently take a negative approach to difficult situations and how the system of E+R=O can empower people to overcome negativity and improve their outcome.

Tim also reveals a very personal struggle he is facing and how the truths he has learned are helping him persevere.

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