Next Level

By Jon Harris

We focus on professionals in the security industry and empowering you to reach your NEXT LEVEL - personally and professionally.... more

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How many episodes does Next Level have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.

Next Level episodes:

October 04, 20233 Keys to Career Growth
In this episode, I deliver 3 Big Ideas for jump-starting career growth!
3 🔑 Keys to Career Growth
🧭 Have a Plan - chart your course; without a destination, any path with do. (Not what you want!)

🧠 Get a Mentor - there is someone who has done what you want to do or already is where you want to go. Seek them out and ask for help!

📡 Build a Network - connect with like-minded people committed to development and achieving Next Level success. Find your tribe!
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7min
September 15, 2023 Next Level with Tim Wenzel (Live from GSX 2023)
I caught up with co-founder of The Kindness Games, Tim Wenzel, outside of the show floor on Day 3 at GSX. We covered a lot of ground - from his approach to mentoring, to intentional community development, and the TKG book that is dropping soon.
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41min
August 25, 2023Next Level with Mike Brzozowski
I am SUPER excited about this conversation with the one and only Mike B.!

Mike and I go way back and go deep and wide in this discussion. Something tells me this won't be the last time we record together.

Enjoy!

🌟 Highlight
"Skills like money grow over time with consistent investment." - Michael Brzozowski

📚 Learning and Professional Development
Emphasis on continuous learning and understanding the business side of security

Both Michael and Jon pursued MBAs for a deeper understanding of business and risk management
🚀 Career Growth and Opportunities
Importance of being a business person who understands security
🔐 Security Industry Challenges
Slow adoption of new ideas and frameworks

Need for a mindset shift in security programs
🔐 Security Mindset and Culture
Focus on creating a positive security culture and making everyone feel like a security champion
💬 Exciting Quotes
"Security is a team sport."

"If you're not growing, you're dying in business."

"The seven most dangerous words in business are 'we've always done it this way.'"
Importance of investing in oneself and understanding the business side of security
Invest in yourself, understand the business side of security, and keep learning
📚 Continuous Learning and Professional Development
Importance of investing in oneself and understanding the business side of security
🎯 Advice for Young Professionals
Invest in yourself, understand the business side of security, and keep learning

🙌 In Closing
"Our job is to keep the business in business." - Jon Harris.
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43min
August 18, 2023 Courage through the Chaos
As a leader, staying calm during stressful situations is a must! In this episode, we discuss how to apply three actions during stressful times to rise above the chaos: Detach, Communicate, Learn!
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19min
August 03, 2023 Going Next Level w/ Tyler Schmoker
🎙 ️ Highlight
"I gained a level of curiosity, professionally, that I'd never had before. And also learning to not take myself too seriously." - Tyler Schmoker

Jon Harris and Tyler Schmoker discussed the importance of adapting to new roles and opportunities in the security industry, leveraging technology and automation for growth, and engaging with younger generations through social media and digital platforms.

Key takeaways included embracing change, having an "ego death," and learning from other industries to improve the security industry.

Action items for security professionals and the industry include setting goals, attracting young top talent, and being open to learning from other industries.

You can find Tyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-schmoker-mpa-76997756/

Follow Jon on Twitter, Instgram, and Threads: @jfharris333

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1h 21min
July 28, 2023 The World Needs Hero’s
Are you the Hero in your own story? If not, why? You’re the author of your life and you have the agency to crate the story you want to see. In this episode, we discuss what actions you can take in order to be that hero - I dabble in my early affinity for Greek mythology and how I’ve created a life story when I can play the hero!
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17min
July 13, 2023 Who Needs Motivation?
Are you waiting until the circumstances perfect before you take action? What happens when you ‘don’t feel like’ doing the work? If you’re relaying on motivation for success, you may find that when things aren’t just right, you don’t get the results you desire. In this episode, we discuss creating a standard and doing the hard work, regardless of external circumstances.
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19min
July 06, 2023 Get Out of Your Own Way
Here we are, six months down, six to go. How are you tracking to your goals? Making progress or making excuses? The fact is, we know what we need to do to get where we want to go and if we are not there it is because we are not willing to put in the work. In this episode we discuss a framework for removing the friction from your progressing and moving towards the goals you want to achieve.
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26min
June 24, 2023 Set the Standard
What are your non-negotiables? What are the actions you take everyday, no matter how you feel? In this episode, we discuss setting your personal standards of excellence.
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13min
June 16, 2023 Legacy
How do you want to be remembered? What legacy will you leave? I plan on living to be 123 😊 - that’s a long time to have a lot of impact! In this episode, I discuss tools I’ve used to determine how to live my legacy and create massive positive impact. I would love to hear from you - email me at [email protected]
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19min

FAQs about Next Level:

How many episodes does Next Level have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.