That "L" Word

What happens when you join a team of 7 other riders and an incredible support crew to ride your bicycles across the united states in seven days? You learn a lot about teamwork and the importance of naps! In this episode, Morgon takes on the role of guest and Jody interviews him about his recent experience in the Race Across America (RAAM). We explore what happens when a team full of leaders is put together, the importance of being a good follower, how self-care factors into such a huge endeavor and transcends the ultra world into everyday life.  

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

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Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The People’s Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

Boundaries, sound negative but can actually have a very positive impact on your life! Jody and Morgon explore the concept of a scarcity mindset, aversion to the word “No,” soft “No’s,” why we feel compelled to explain ourselves when we say no and a lot more. Building more time into your busy life involves setting healthy boundaries and knowing how to keep them in place. 

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! 

Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind!

Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and in the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The People’s Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Love yourself and let others know you love them - this is the “L” in the acrostic REFLECT. Tim Howard joins Morgon and Jody in this episode to go deep! Tim is co-authoring a book called, “The Mirror,” is a coach, and hosts a podcast called, “Reflect the life you want.” Tim explains how self-awareness has played a major role in his personal and professional life. If you want to get in touch with Tim you can find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyjhoward/  

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! 

Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind!

Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and in the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The People’s Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Hoop Morgan, the creator, and owner of Forte Institute joins Jody and Morgon this week to discuss his system and how personality assessments/profiles can be of great benefit to leaders and organizations as a whole. We talk about assessment vs. assumption, how systems like Hoop’s can serve as “check engine lights” for leaders and Hoop blows our minds with how accurately his program profiled us. If you want to get in touch with Hoop you can find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-d-hoop-morgan-iii-702592/. 

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! 

Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind!

Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and in the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The People’s Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Compassion, understanding, empathy and honesty aren’t always puppies and rainbows. Sometimes leaders have to show love to their people by letting them know they’re not performing at the level they should. We call this honest love and it can be uncomfortable but is absolutely necessary for leaders that care for their people. When a leader fails to give someone honest feedback they are robbing them of the ability to grow. 

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! 

Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories and anything else that’s on your mind!

Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener that will ask the questions to spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The People’s Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is making up words again… AND we’re talking about how leadership skills gained from one organization (military or civilian) might not be welcome in a new organization. This week we have John Paniccione from Folla Capital and Vet to CEO and we’re talking about embracing change, providing the, “Why” and so much more! If you want to get in touch with John you can find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-panaccione-88272/ 

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! 

Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories and anything else that’s on your mind!

Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

Building community and facilitating partnerships require - you guessed it - self awareness! Jody and Morgon discuss what it means to “Find a way to yes'' and how to build lasting relationships within a group. They tackle the difference between selfISH vs. selfLESS and how being selfless might charge your batteries. If you’re looking to build a stronger community or partnership, get in here and join the conversation!    

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! 

Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories and anything else that’s on your mind!

Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

Cross-section, re-section and crossing the streams in Ghost Busters?!?!! Transition involves knowing who you are and where you are before you can begin your journey... Chris Bannister, the Director of Programs for The Honor Foundation Camp Lejeune Campus joins Morgon and Jody to discuss THF, transition and maybe give a little class on land navigation in the process… If you want to get in touch with Chris you can find him on LinkedIn and more information at https://www.honor.org/   

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! 

Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories and anything else that’s on your mind!

Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

Words, text, direct messages, phone calls, body, non-verbal - you might think we’re talking about communication but in this episode, we’re exploring the topic of language. There’s a textbook definition of language but it’s so much more than that. We discuss the effect that assumptions have on people and organizations, how two people can be talking past one another even though they’re talking about the same word, and so much more. Language is more than what happens in a conversation.    

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! 

Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, and share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind!

Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and in the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Do You Know Who I am??? We hear this from the arrogant characters in movies and shows when they’re not being recognized or served, but have you actually heard a person say this in real life? Identity and position are starkly contrasted but not everyone realizes this. Jody and Morgon discuss Identity and how it shows up at work, at home, and in our everyday lives. Your title will change but you will always be you; how do you explain your identity?     

Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. 

On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! 

Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, and share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind!

Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and in the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. 

Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.