In this episode of the Leadership Initiative, Dr. Fred Johnson interviews Nick Suss, a veteran NFL beat reporter for The Tennessean. Nick shares his unique journey, from being known as the "ESPN kid" at age ten to covering the Tennessee Titans and the complexities of the NFL. They discuss leadership and success within the league, highlighting Nick's fair, candid approach to journalism that prioritizes integrity over sensationalism.

In this powerful episode of the Leadership Initiative, Dr. Fred Johnson sits down with Justin Goodbread, founder of The Deca Millionaire Way, author, and expert in business valuation.

Justin shares the three essential criteria for success that he has observed in elite leaders worldwide: Crystal Clear Vision, Deep Wounding (Hardship), and Repurposed Channeling.

From representing Team Greece in the 2004 Olympics to leading MCM Capital Partners, Bobby shares the "Quentin Tarantino" version of his career, jumping between the mental grind of a 162-game season and the pressure of investing millions for others. Learn why Bobby believes that pressure is merely the result of not being prepared and how to overcome the "5 inches between your ears" to achieve continuous improvement.

Join Dr. Fred Johnson for a captivating interview with former NFL player and entrepreneur Brennan Scarlett (Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins), founder of Scarlett Creative. Brennan's story is a masterclass in successful career transition, a journey where many athletes fail. In this powerful conversation, Brennan shares the universal principles for creating a great team, whether in an NFL locker room or a cutting-edge business.

Are you squeezing 10 pounds of flour into a 5-pound bag? Today's leaders are desperate for life balance, but how do you achieve excellence professionally while being present at home?

Tracy and Fred Johnson redefine balance, moving past the perpetual "teeter-totter" trade-off. Discover the transformational power of the Pareto (PTO) Principle applied to your schedule.

By focusing on your 1s and 2s (the 20% of activities that give 80% of your impact), you can start buying back time and replenishing your personal well.

Join Dr. Fred Johnson and Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute (EPI), for a fascinating look at maximizing business value and leading through crisis. Scott shares the incredible story of EPI's growth from $3M to $16M in revenue and an explosive 40% year-over-year growth. He reveals the crucial pivot made during the pandemic when, despite booming success, his entire team was secretly looking for new jobs.

Join Dr. Fred Johnson and special guest Dr. Mike Alexander, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, for an insightful conversation on leadership, purpose, and unprecedented growth.

While dozens of colleges are closing, UWGB has seen a 25% enrollment increase, becoming the fastest-growing campus in the UW system.

Chancellor Alexander reveals the "nuggets" fueling this success.

Discover the keys to leading deep change with humility, accepting failure, and driving institutional success by focusing on student access and community impact.

Join InitiativeOne CEO, Tracy Johnson on the Leadership Initiative podcast for a powerful discussion with four incredible female leaders: Abbey Sutherland (Women's Head Volleyball Coach - UWGB), Erica Brock (Hemophilia Outreach Center ), Andrea Buxton, APNP (Hemophilia Outreach Center ), and Julie Gile (Business Owner, Julie Gile Photography).

These leaders from diverse fields, healthcare, sports, and entrepreneurship, share their personal stories of overcoming massive leadership challenges, from navigating a $3.5 million gene therapy initiative to dealing with team adversity and injuries. Learn their strategies for moving past self-doubt, embracing bold decisions, and building a leadership legacy that extends far beyond their titles.

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Join Dr. Fred Johnson, Founder of InitiativeOne, for an inspiring conversation with Inky Johnson, a man who exemplifies the meaning of perseverance. From a life-altering injury on the football field to becoming one of the most respected motivational speakers in the nation, Inky shares his deeply personal journey and the lessons he's learned about humility, gratitude, and the power of believing in yourself even when things are hard.

In this episode, Dr. Fred Johnson, Founder of InitiativeOne, dives into the second part of their two-part series on self-belief.

He explores the practical "diet and exercise" you need to overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome. Dr. Fred shares personal strategies and research-backed methods to help you move from a place of "I am not enough" to "I am enough." Learn how to identify your inner critic, set healthy boundaries, and find your purpose to build unshakable self-belief.