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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

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How Do Leaders Build Mental Toughness

1) Do Hard Things

2) Work In The Dark

3) Have A Big Goal/Vision/Purpose

+1) Hire A Coach/Have Mentors/Truth Tellers

+1) Positive Attitude

Books referenced in todays show

Second Set Of Eyes by Cody Royle

Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle

How Leaders Learn by David Novak

Captains Course is our Leadership Course we are taking our Leadership Council through by Stephen Mackey

Chance Potts - [email protected]

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback, comments, and shares are invaluable in helping us grow and improve. So, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. And if you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at [email protected].

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Today's Guest:

Chris Chism, Superintendent of Education, Pearl High School

With a dynamic career in educational leadership spanning 28 years, Chris Chism stands as a

transformative figure in the Pearl Public School District. As a Mississippi State University

alumnus with a deep expertise in educational technology and data-driven instruction, Chris has

carved a niche in educational excellence. His commitment to data utilization and artificial

intelligence in education is evident in his speaking engagements, where he has delivered over 75

presentations state-wide, influencing policies and practices from the classroom to the boardroom.

In his role as Superintendent, Chris's visionary leadership is reflected in the accolades and

recognitions bestowed upon him and the institutions he leads. Notably, he was twice honored as

Administrator of the Year by the Pearl Public School District and recognized as a Practitioner of

Distinction by the University of Mississippi School of Education. His innovative approach to

education has not only resulted in Pearl High School's significant improvement in graduation

rates but also in achieving one of the highest rates in the state, especially for special education

students.

Chris’s influence extends to his presidency at the Mississippi Professional Educators and his

active role as a board member, shaping educational policy and administration. His dedication to

academic, athletic, and fine arts excellence is highlighted by Pearl High School's 41 state

championships under his 7-year tenure, all while maintaining a strong academic record as

demonstrated by the numerous “Scholar Athletic Teams” recognitions.

Chris has been a pivotal leader in community service, spearheading record-setting food drives

and supporting the elderly through initiatives like “Team Up to Clean Up” during the pandemic.

His professional journey has been marked by notable awards, including the induction into the

East Mississippi Community College Athletics Hall of Fame, and being celebrated as an

Administrator of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.

Chris Chism's career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to fostering environments of

achievement, innovation, and excellence in education.

On a side note, Chris played baseball at the University of Florida and was the starting

centerfielder on the 1996 College World Series Baseball Team.

He is married to Ashley who is the current Special Education Director in the Pearl Public School

District. He has a son, Cade (19), who is finishing his Associate’s at East Mississippi

Community College, and he has a daughter, Bailey (16), who is a “flyer” for Cheer, a volleyball

player, and a powerlifter.

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

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How Do Leaders Build Discipline

1) Know discipline is freedom

2) Choose standards over feelings

3) Think like a pro

Books referenced in todays show

Second Set Of Eyes by Cody Royle

Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle

Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday

Captains Course is our Leadership Course we are taking our Leadership Council through by Stephen Mackey

Chance Potts - [email protected]

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback, comments, and shares are invaluable in helping us grow and improve. So, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. And if you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at [email protected].

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Eric Kapitulik

Website: theprogram.org

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119574307/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_image_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback, comments, and shares are invaluable in helping us grow and improve. So, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. And if you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at [email protected].

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback, comments, and shares are invaluable in helping us grow and improve. So, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. And if you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at [email protected].

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Brook Cupps

Website: https://www.bluecollargrit.com/blog

Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback, comments, and shares are invaluable in helping us grow and improve. So, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. And if you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at [email protected].

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Rick Jones

Email - [email protected]

twitter - @mzfbcoach

317- Wins & 9 State Championships

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310 - Wins & 7 State Championships

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback, comments, and shares are invaluable in helping us grow and improve. So, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. And if you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at [email protected].

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Dot Murphy

Dot Murphy worked for the Hinds athletic department for 33 years, where she served as the assistant athletic director before her retirement in 2018. She became the first female football coach in National Junior College Athletic Association history when she was hired to coach wide receivers at Hinds in 1984. In March 1999, she was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame for her career as a basketball standout and was also listed as one of Mississippi’s top 50 Athletes of the Century in Sports Illustrated.

Murphy is a Mississippi University for Women graduate, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. At MUW, she received All-American honors, was selected as Rookie of the Year in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (NIT) and was a member of the United States Women’s Basketball team in 1972 and 1973, where she was a silver medalist in the World University Games in Moscow, Russia in 1973.

After receiving her master of education degree from Mississippi State University, Murphy coached women’s basketball at various stops before coming to Hinds.

The Starkville High School graduate is married to Gene, and the couple has three children; son Kelly, and daughters Ashley and Jennifer, along with six grandchildren.

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER

Maben High (1966-1967)

Starkville High (1968-1970)

State Basketball Championships (’68, ‘70)

Overall State Title (’68)

Two time All State (’68, ‘70)

Team Captain, Mississippi High School All Star game (’70)

Scored 2,772 points in three years at Starkville High School with an average of 33 points per game

In 1968 and 1969, she competed in the Southern AAU track meet held in New Orleans, LA, where she won 1 gold medal in the 880 m. relay, 3 silver medals and 2 bronze medals

COLLEGE CAREER

Mississippi University for Women, Columbus (1971-1974)

Led MUW to National Woman’s Invitational Basketball Tournament National Championshio (’71)

All American (’72-’74)

First MUW player to score over 1,000 career points

Averaged 22 points a game in her four years at the “W”

Selected to play in the World University Games for the U.S. squad (’73)

Named an Outstanding College Athlete of America; honorable mention for that group’s Hall of Fame (’73, ‘74)

COACHING CAREER

Women’s Athletic Trainer, Mississippi State University (’74-’76)

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, UT Martin (’75-’76)

Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Itawamba Junior College (’76-’77)

Head Coach, PE Instructor, and director of the MUW basketball camp (’77-’82)

Hinds Junior College (1984-present)

Assistant football coach in charge of the receivers on the Eagle football team (’84-’87)

Full-time assistant coach, athletic training coordinator, and physical education instructor (’87-present)

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1973, Dot received a rare honor with a parade when Starkville proclaimed September 21, 1973, as ‘Dot Easterwood Day’.

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback, comments, and shares are invaluable in helping us grow and improve. So, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. And if you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at [email protected].

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Melissa Davis

Email - [email protected]

Melissa Davis is National Outreach Liaison for the state of Florida. She’ll be serving as a liaison to the community and a wide variety of referral partners on treatment-related questions. As a Certified Event Interventionist and Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, Melissa will also be a resource to families and individuals who need support with interventions and/or finding quality care for addiction or other mental health issues. Her wide-ranging, professional experience—in the behavioral health, business development, hospitality, and non-profit worlds—makes her uniquely suited for this role. She has served as a volunteer member of Broward Sheriff Office's clergy and is an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Deerfield Beach.

A lifelong Floridian, Melissa recently graduated magna cum laude from Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in Communication Studies and a minor in Hospitality and Events. She is also in successful, long-term recovery herself, which is one big reason she’s passionate about serving in this role: “I know that a dramatic life change is possible,” she said in a recent interview. “I love to sprinkle hope! I am passionate about being part of the solution to erase the stigma that is attached to getting treatment and being in recovery.”