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In this episode of P³ (P-cubed), I welcome Kent Chevalier, chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers, to talk about things players and coaches don't tell you about the NFL life. Kent also shares his insights on how to find purpose beyond your job, the importance of authenticity and integrity, and the impact of trust in personal and professional relationships. We also discuss what it looks like to move forward even when you're afraid. 


00:00 Intro
00:30 Lessons on Purpose and Career
05:48 Balancing Ambition with Authenticity
10:08 The Business of the NFL and Its Impact on Personal Lives
18:09 Building Trust and Integrity
21:42 Partnership in Ministry
25:12 A Day in the Life of an NFL Chaplain
27:50 Handling Adversity and Success
28:30 Deflecting the Glory
32:22 The Power of Personal Connection
33:51 Do It Afraid: Overcoming Fear
41:03 Lightning Round: Fun and Personal Insights
49:38 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell



About Kent Chevalier

Kent Chevalier is a dynamic leader whose journey incorporates pastoral ministry, NFL chaplaincy, and motivational speaking. As the chaplain for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kent brings a unique perspective on integrating faith into high-pressure environments. And through Team Chevalier, he and his wife, Erica, inspire individuals to embrace their God-given purpose with courage and authenticity.


Things We Mentioned 

Kent's website: https://www.kentchevalier.com/
Team Chevalier: https://www.teamchevalier.com/
Kent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentchevalier/
Kent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentchevalier/

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

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In this episode of P³ (P-cubed) with Preston Poore, I chat with Julie Nee, an expert in fostering positivity in leadership, about how positivity can inspire meaningful change within teams and organizations and make you the boss you wish you had.  Julie also discusses the critical role of self-awareness, attitude, and genuine connections in leadership. 

00:00 Intro
01:26 The Power of Positive Actions
01:54 Transformative Stories of Positivity
06:45 The Importance of Attitude
13:13 Gratitude in Adversity
20:05 Empathy and Leadership
27:11 Introduction to the Phoenix Group
27:23 Creating a Safe Space for Honest Communication
28:48 Transitioning from Corporate to Personal Ventures
29:14 The Impact of John Gordon's Energy Bus
32:58 Building a Positive Leadership Training Program
36:45 Mentorship and Paying It Forward
41:33 Leadership Lessons from Hershey
49:23 Lightning Round: Getting to Know Julie
53:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Things We Mentioned 

Julie’s Website: https://www.julienee.com
Mirror Mirror Book: https://www.mirrormirrorbook.com


About Julie Nee

Julie is a speaker, trainer, leader, author, and passionate teacher of all things positivity. She is author of Mirror Mirror: Five Reflections to Clear the Fog and Help You Shine, which encourages readers to embrace and love the person in the mirror. In addition to all of that, she leads the Training team at The Jon Gordon Companies, and she is the co-creator (along with Jon Gordon) of The Power of Positive Leadership training program. She also has 25 years of business experience in Sales, Sales Leadership and Marketing, including 19 years at The Hershey Company building business, leading teams and developing people. 

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

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In this episode of P³ (P-Cubed) with Preston Poore, I'm joined by Matt Heard, author of "Life with a Capital L: Embracing Your God-Given Humanity" for a conversation about finding meaning, purpose, and joy in life and leadership. Matt also shares practical advice on savoring life's moments, addressing personal longings, and intentional living. Our discussion also touches on the importance of understanding motivations in leadership and balancing the how and what of achieving results.


00:00 Intro
00:58 Matt Heard's Background and Initial Conversation
05:17 The Inspiration Behind 'Life with a Capital L'
06:54 Exploring the Concept of Zoe
12:21 Living Fully Alive: Practical Steps
21:36 Daily Practices for a Thriving Life
29:00 Exploring the Concept of Longing
30:36 Understanding Shalom and Significance
33:19 Leadership and Longings
34:12 Motivation and Individual Needs
37:28 The Importance of Intentionality
39:15 The Harpoon Principle
45:01 Final Thoughts and Hot Seat Questions
50:42 Engaging the Heart in Leadership



Things We Mentioned 
Matt's Website - https://www.mattheard.org/
Matt's Book, "Life with a Capital L: Embracing Your God-Given Humanity - https://www.lifewithacapitall.com/
THRIVE - https://www.thrivefullyalive.com/

About Matt Heard

Matt Heard is an author, former pastor, and President of Thrive Fully Alive, Inc. He is also the Founder of THRIVE, a teaching ministry and coaching initative for ministry and marketplace leaders that inspires and equips people to flourish as fully alive human beings to God’s glory in every arena of their journey. 

As a speaker, pastor, coach, and consultant, Matt emphasizes the reality that when leaders are holistically thriving as humans, their team, organization, ministry, and company thrive as well. Matt is also a Bible teacher for Key Life Network, the nationally-syndicated radio program and podcast with Steve Brown. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Arts Movement and IAM Culture Care alongside artist Makoto Fujimura, and is a member of the faculty and Board of Reference for Summit Ministries.
 

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

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In this episode of P³ with Preston Poore, I talk to Todd Hopkins, founder of OfficePride Commercial Cleaning Services and author of several books, including "The Janitor" and "Stop Using the B Word." Todd shares the principles that guided his entrepreneurial journey and helped him build a successful national franchise, emphasizing the importance of a positive attitude, strategic planning, and integrating faith into business practices.. He also highlights the importance of vision and productivity in business. 

00:00 Intro
00:30 The Origins of Office Pride
02:12 Franchising Journey and Challenges
03:46 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Early Ventures
06:09 Leadership and Risk Tolerance
08:29 Balancing Business and Personal Life
14:17 Mentoring Entrepreneurs
15:51 Becoming an Author
26:34 Faith and Leadership
31:17 Strategic Thinking Network
34:56 Final Thoughts and Hot Seat Questions

Things We Mentioned 
OfficePride Commercial Cleaning Services: https://officepride.com/
Scaling Business and Kingdom Workshop: https://toddhopkins.com/workshops/
Todd's books: https://toddhopkins.com/books/


About Todd Hopkins

Todd Hopkins is a strategic business growth coach, author, speaker, and investor. He is founder & CEO of the Strategic Thinking Network, an organization that teaches coaches and entrepreneurs how to grow their business and Kingdom impact to a higher level. He is also the Founder of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, and served as its CEO for 30 years.  Office Pride is an award-winning janitorial franchising company and one of the most respected brands in its industry.  

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

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In this episode of P³, we discuss the challenges and importance of leadership in modern workplaces with Matt Tresidder, co-founder and CEO of Leadr. Together, we'll explore the pressing needs for leadership that prioritizes employee wellbeing, given current trends like disengagement and the great detachment. Matt shares insights on fostering trust, the impact of mentorship, and balancing performance with purpose-driven leadership. 

The episode also delves into practical strategies such as effective one-on-ones, vulnerability-based trust, and the importance of developing healthy leadership habits. 


00:00 Intro
00:21 Meet Matt Treseder: CEO of Leadr
00:53 The State of Employee Engagement
01:38 The Great Detachment
02:51 Leadership's Role in Employee Engagement
04:51 Personal Leadership Experiences
11:38 The Birth of Leadr
13:49 Bridging the Leadership Training Gap
18:52 Building Trust in Teams
25:24 Turning Things Around with Trust
26:13 A New Beginning: Rebuilding Trust
28:38 Leadership and Management: A Delicate Balance
38:27 The Power of Mentorship
44:32 Lightning Round: Quick Insights
47:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts



Things We Mentioned 

Matt’s Website: https://www.matthewtresidder.com/
Leadr Website: https://www.leadr.com/matt-tresidder
Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matttresidder/

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

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In this episode of P³, we explore the profound distinction between success and significance, emphasizing the importance of touching lives and building legacies. We also talk about actionable steps to live a meaningful life. 

00:00 Intro
00:20 What Truly Matters in Life?
00:48 Defining Success and Significance
01:52 Living a Life of Significance
02:19 The Three T's: Time, Talent, and Treasure
04:26 Eugene Lange's Inspiring Story
07:06 Reflecting on Life's True Value
09:01 Personal Reflection: Questions to Ponder
10:41  Closing Remarks

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

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In this episode of P³ with Preston Poore, we talk to Joe Colavito, a coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping people discover their true potential and purpose. Joe shares his personal journey of finding purpose, insights on overcoming self-centeredness, navigating the 'panini maker' generation, and how faith shapes leadership. We also discuss the impact of self-talk, the importance of living a purpose-driven life, and explore practical exercises for understanding your identity, purpose, and values. 


00:00 Intro
00:20 Meet Joe Colavito: A Journey of Purpose
00:56 Discovering Personal Purpose
02:02 The Impact of Self-Centeredness
02:57 Life Purpose Training and Transformation
09:12 The Role of Self-Talk in Wellbeing
16:56 Addressing Loneliness and Isolation
23:29 Fun Stories from Coca-Cola
26:37 Career and Life Transformation
27:26 The Panini Maker Generation
29:32 Faith and Leadership
43:45 The Importance of Empathy
48:15 Perseverance and Purpose
49:57 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Things We Mentioned 

Joe Colavito's Website: https://www.lifepurposescan.com
Joe's Colavito's Book, Purpose is More Than a Side Hustle: https://a.co/d/00AiNgE
Joe Colavito on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecolavito/

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

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In this episode of P³ with Preston Poore, Christine Motherwell, an experienced HR leader from Coca-Cola Consolidated, offers insights on fostering talent, building a thriving team culture, and the challenge of meeting diverse employee expectations. Our discussion also includes the importance of authenticity, the significance of a values-driven culture, and strategies for employee engagement. 

00:00 Intro
00:20 Meet Christine Motherwell: HR Leader at Coca-Cola
01:03 Christine's Journey into HR
02:38 The Hardest Career Pivot
05:09 Current Challenges in HR
07:41 What Coca-Cola Consolidated Looks for in New Hires
10:14 The Importance of Culture at Coca-Cola
19:45 Employee Engagement Initiatives
21:08 Belonging and Opportunity
21:54 Learning and Development Initiatives
23:08 Onboarding and Retention Strategies
24:43 Community Engagement and Servant Leadership
26:20 Advice for Young Professionals
30:42 Leadership Philosophy: How is Greater Than What
34:50 Hot Seat Questions
40:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Things We Mentioned 

Coca-Cola Consolidated - https://www.cokeconsolidated.com/

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

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In this episode of P³ (P-cubed) with Preston Poore, leadership coach Dr. Nathan Baxter shares his journey from executive pastor to founder of Lead Self, Lead Others, and Real Coaching Success. Dr. Baxter discusses the transformative power of one-on-one coaching, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of faith in his coaching approach. He also outlines the characteristics of effective coaching and provides practical advice for emerging leaders, emphasizing the need to focus on others and develop professional curiosity.


00:00 Intro
00:20 Meet Dr. Nathan Baxter
01:03 Nathan's Journey to Coaching
02:33 The Impact of One-on-One Coaching
06:13 Building Trust with Clients
08:22 Coaching in the Corporate World
10:55 Qualities of a Great Coach
14:50 Overcoming Coaching Challenges
24:25 Faith and Leadership
27:15 Finding Purpose in Leadership
29:04 Actionable Steps for Emerging Leaders
31:44 Hot Seat Questions with Nathan
36:59 Conclusion and Farewell


Things We Mentioned

Lead Self Lead Others - https://leadselfleadothers.com/
Real Coaching Success - https://realcoachingsuccess.com
Your One Degree - https://www.youronedegree.com/

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com

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In this episode of P³ (P-cubed) with Preston Poore, Connor Beecham, a leader in the mortgage industry and founder of Hometown Mortgage, discusses his journey in the business world, the challenges of working in a family business, and the importance of servant leadership. Connor shares insights on the ups and downs of the mortgage business, the impact of the 2008 recession on his family, and the value of living below one's means. He also delves into his involvement with the Purpose on Tap ministry, emphasizing the significance of community and faith in personal growth. The conversation also highlights Connor's leadership philosophy, his relationship with his mentors, and his recent marriage, illustrating the role of faith and humility in his life.


00:00 Intro
00:20 Meet Connor Beecham: A Leader in the Mortgage Industry
00:58 Navigating Family Business Dynamics
02:56 Surviving Economic Downturns
04:23 Generational Perspectives on Financial Stability
05:05 Leadership Lessons from Family Business
07:59 Challenges of Young Leadership
10:53 Purpose on Tap: A Unique Ministry
14:45 Impact of Community and Faith
20:30 Servant Leadership and Personal Growth
22:48 Personal Mentors
23:38 Connecting with Mentors
24:17 The Importance of a Mentor Portfolio
26:19 Personal Advisory Board
27:38 Marriage and Life Changes
29:58 Leadership Philosophy: How vs. What
32:34 Advice to Millennials
36:18 Hot Seat Questions


Things We Mentioned

Hometown Mortgage - https://hometownmortgage.net
Purpose on Tap - https://www.purposeontap.com

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com

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