Today on the Growth Over Goals podcast we are beyond fortunate to be in the company of two of the top thought leaders walking the planet - Jon Gordon and Pat Lencioni. If you add their incredible works together, Jon and Pat have written over 25 best-selling books, with more than 12 million copies sold. Jon and Pat work with some of the top CEOs, leaders, athletes, and teams in America, and it is a privilege to have them on this podcast.

Join us as we sit at the table together to talk all about Pat’s newest work – The Six Types of Working Genius, and Jon’s soon-to-be-released book – The One Truth, and prepare to have your mind blown by the incredible outcomes being produced by these two works. We discuss why oneness is the most powerful force on the planet, driving joy, courage, purpose, integrity, and productivity, and why separation is the most powerful suppressor of the planet, driving anxiety, fear, stress, division and mental health issues.

Finally, we get a chance to share exclusive information on an incredible event Jon and Pat are teaming up to produce, called “A Day With.” This event will be real, interactive, Kingdom work – dedicated to creating lifelong friendships and connections amongst some of the nation’s most influential leaders and allowing attendees to both pour out unto others, and be poured into.

A Day With will be held November 2nd, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, and attendance requires an application. The event is already halfway filled, and will be completely sold out before Summer, so if you are interested in attending, get your application in now!

Go to adaywithjonandpat.com to submit an application for their leadership event, or send an email to Jordan Montgomery at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like more information about the event!

To purchase Patrick Lencioni’s book or take his absolutely game-changing Six Types of Working Genius Assessment, go to workinggenius.com.

You can also preorder Jon Gordon’s new book (available for preorder on Amazon.com), The One Truth, and then eagerly await its arrival - it will be worth the wait!

Welcome back to the Growth Over Goals podcast! In today’s episode, we are blessed to sit down with Adam Weber, founder and pastor at Embrace church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. An authority on loving messy people well (the messier the person, the better), Adam is the author of two amazing books, Talking with God, and Love has a Name. Adam is also the host of a podcast called The Conversation. Adam’s gift of humility and authenticity bring joy to our podcast and create the foundation of an un-missable episode.

After his eldest brother, Hugh, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Adam came to the very blunt realization that we are here today and gone tomorrow – that our lives are a mist and a vapor. This experience led Adam to candidly evaluate what his time and energy is being spent on every day, and in our episode today he helps you, dear listener, do the same. Join us as we bask in the atmosphere of a joyful conversation about Jesus, as Adam reminds us that you don’t have to believe in yourself, you can simply believe in God. We discuss why it’s important to do, not think; the simple importance of carrying a pen and paper with you everywhere you go; and the surprise and delight that comes from the little things, like a “thank you” note. We close the conversation with a discussion on why self-awareness is a constant process of evaluating what it's like to be on the other side of you, and is perhaps the most important evaluation to make in your leadership journey.

Today on the Growth Over Goals Podcast, we have a special treat for you in the form of a conversation between your host Jordan Montgomery and leadership gurus Brad Lomenick and Craig Groeschel. This conversation was excerpted from a leadership event put on by Greenstate Credit Union in Iowa.

In this episode we get to discuss and answer some of life’s most important questions, including: how to instill values in your kids; the importance of constantly asking for feedback, and why you should be afraid NOT to have feedback; what corporate communication should look like; the importance of forming keystone habits; how to stay grounded, rooted, humble, and free from temptations; managing anxiety; why having turbulent waters in your company is not always a bad thing; and why to be truly great you have to say “no” a lot (and how to say it).

Brad Lomenick is a leadership consultant, speaker, founder of BLINC, and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership. Craig Groeschel is a pastor at Life Church and one of the top communicators on the planet, and is known as an expert in the field of developing leaders, building culture, growing teams. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Brad and Craig’s combined wisdom and experience!

Many thanks to Greenstate Credit Union for allowing us to share this important interview!

Today on the Montgomery Companies Podcast we are honored to talk all things leadership and trust with New York Times and Wallstreet Journal best-selling author – Dr. Henry Cloud. Named one of the top 25 most influential leaders in personal growth and development by Success Magazine, Dr. Cloud has shared the stage with renowned leaders such as former President Bush, Condoleezza Rice, Jack Welch, and Peyton Manning, and today he imparts his wisdom and knowledge with our podcast audience.

 

Join us as we discuss the neuropsychology of trust, how to be empowered and empower others to say “No,” and how to effectively set boundaries. We’ll dive into how the greatest leaders focus on their development, and why one of the greatest mistakes a leader can make is not knowing who to trust. We are biologically wired to ask, “Am I safe?” and this episode is a can’t-miss listen if you want to make sure your employees or associates can answer that question with confidence!

 

Check out two of Dr. Henry Cloud’s must-read best-selling books: Boundaries, and Boundaries for Leaders.

In this episode, sit down with host Jordan Montgomery as we discuss all things First Impressions. This podcast was inspired by Ann Demarais’s book – First Impressions: What You Don’t Know About How Others See You.

Our initial interactions with others are critical in shaping our relationships and building trust. They determine whether someone sees you with the “Halo Effect” – where one positive characteristic spotted inspires the belief that there are many other positive behaviors and traits, or the “Horns Effect” – where one negative trait spotted leads to the conclusion that there are other negative traits and behaviors lurking beneath the surface. Because we weigh initial information more heavily than later information, first impressions are KEY!

We’ll talk about the 4 most important things to implement when making a first impression and having that first conversation, as well as why it is important to focus not on what you say, but how you make someone feel.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT!!

On March 13th we are rebranding, and this podcast will be retitled as the Growth Over Goals Podcast! Same great content, new name

“Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower

In today’s episode of the Montgomery Companies Pocast, we are blessed to sit down with Ken “Collaboration” Coleman – best-selling author, host of the Ramsey Show, leadership guru, and connoisseur of full-length body pillows.

Join us as we discuss leadership strategies, and why the best leaders pull their followers, rather than push them. We dive into the biggest challenges facing leaders today, and explore the fact that many employees are not leaving companies, they are leaving leaders. Ken explains the three basic human needs that must be met by a leader in the workplace, and how to take care of the people you have, so that you never have to worry about the people you need. For those who are not in a position of leadership within their workplace yet, we expand on the importance of being a good follower, and how to hone your observation skills so that you can, with careful dedication to detail, build your own leadership style for when the time comes. Learn the two questions you must ask your employees in order to gain trust, and the formula for leading with perfect courage and clarity, through even the toughest days.

Check out Ken’s best-selling books: The Proximity Principle, and From Paycheck to Purpose

Valorie Burton is the renowned author of 13 books on personal development, the founder of the Coaching and Positivity Psychology (CaPP) Institute, and one of the foremost experts in positive psychology and resilience coaching - and today, dear listener, you get the opportunity to glean from her incredible wealth of wisdom. In this episode of the Montgomery Companies Podcast, we sit down with this courageous trailblazer for an eye-opening conversation about leadership life lessons.

Join us as we discuss Valorie’s life journey and how she came to learn how important it is to not lose hope along the way. We’ll explore the significance of personal growth – why how far you are able to go, is dependent on how much you are willing to grow. We will define the Law of the Lid, and how businesses can by stunted by their leaders, as well as how leaders, whether at home, in the office, or on the playing field, can coach themselves by asking the right questions every day. Finally, Valerie takes us home with a reminder of how important it is to place value on listening to different perspectives, and why, if you are going to lead well today, you have got to have a mindset of curiosity over judgment.

Find out more about coaching with Valerie by checking out her website: https://valorieburton.com or become a certified coach at the CaPP Institute: https://cappinstitute.com

On March 13th The Montgomery Companies Podcast will become Growth Over Goals. Tune in to hear Jordan explain the details of the rebrand as well get an update on some exciting upcoming events.

In this episode of the Montgomery Companies Podcast, we are joined by none other than Chris Burke, a rockstar athlete best known for hitting a series-ending walk-off home run in the 2005 National League Division Series that sent his team, the Houston Astros, to the NL Championship Series.

But today we are privileged to go beyond Chris’s baseball fame to take a deep dive into his professional career and discover his passion for parenting and coaching youth. We discuss the major challenges facing parents today who have kids in youth sports or who coach youth sports teams. Chris takes us home with a reminder of Colossians 3:23 – “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” – a verse Chris lives his life by and encourages his young charges to live their lives by in everything they do. Chris shares how learning to problem solve is one of the best parts of youth sports; why you shouldn’t be afraid to coach your best player; and the hallmark traits of those who go beyond being teachable, to being coachable. Finally, Chris walks us through the characteristics of a gifted communicator, and how to go about doing God’s work in your everyday life.

Whether you are a coach on the baseball field, or a "coach" in the office or at home, this episode is for you!

Hear more from Chris Burke!

Follow him on Twitter – chrisburke02

And check out his Coach Me Up Podcast with co-host Jimmy Dykes

Today on the Montgomery Companies Podcast, we take a seat with 11x New York Times best-selling author, an award-winning keynote speaker, thought leader, speaker, coach, believer, and family man – Don Yaeger. Don, who has made an appearance on major talk shows such as Oprah, CNN, and Good Morning America, has given his life’s work to understanding leadership, and figuring out what makes top leaders and top teams tick. In his pursuit of leadership wisdom, Don has studied thought leaders all over the world, and has spent time in and worked in 65 different countries. Perhaps most impressive is that Don is one of 6 people to have ever beat Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one basketball.

But it’s not Don’s accolades that make this an episode you won’t want to miss, it’s his stories of - and lessons from - the earth-shaking leaders he has spent time with. Learn the ONE question Don asks of every leader, the question that everyone should be asking, the question that will make YOU better for having asked it. Find out the secrets of top-performing leaders, athletes, and teams, and learn why choosing your inner circle carefully is the most important thing you can do to ensure your personal growth. Finally, prepare for the greatest lesson on forgiveness you will ever learn, as through Don’s stories we are able to join Warrick Dunn as he sat down face-to-face with the death row inmate who killed his mother, and hear his response.

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