The Shark Effect

This week on the Shark Effect I had the pleasure to catch up with one of my mentors who taught me the intricate facets of being a professional football player. His name is Richard Harvey. Richard was drafted in the 11th round of the 1989 NFL draft. But despite the odds, Richard played Linebacker for 12 years (Bills, Patriots, Broncos, Saints, Raiders, and Chargers). Have a listen as Richard and I pull back the curtain of the nature of the NFL and the coaches that have had an incredible impact both on and off the gridiron.

What we discussed:

• How being a good listener can set you apart from your competition.
• The difference between "good" teams and "bad" teams.
• Your character & relationships can pay huge dividends.
• How having a mentor can be the biggest thing for unleashing your greatness.

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Terrence Wood, is the CEO and Founder of Before You Go Pro, the first online mentoring company, for young football players. Before You Go Pro focuses on teaching players between the ages of 13-19 the mental, moral, and academic responsibilities of football.

What we discussed:

• How do you go about getting your "stars"?
• Talent Tolerance and what that is exactly.
• How do College Coaches find talent?
• What questions should you be asking a college coach?

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• FB
• Youtube

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The best and fastest way to increase your knowledge and succeed in any area of your life is to look at situations and people from different angles and perspectives. If you take the time to gather different points of view on people, situations, and opportunities, you will have quality information to make the best decision possible.

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• www.alexmoldencoaching.com

Brenda Tracy is a nurse, speaker, activist, and survivor. In 1998, she reported to police that she was brutally raped by four men, two of whom played football at Oregon State University. In 2014, she found the courage to come forward with her story and now seeks to make the world a better place for survivors. As a citizen lobbyist, Ms. Tracy has helped with the passage of eight laws in her home state of Oregon.

She has won numerous awards and was named ESPN's top 25 women in 2016 and one of Sports Illustrated's most powerful women in sports in 2020. Ms. Tracy is the creator of the “Tracy Rule” which is the most comprehensive serious misconduct policy in NCAA history. She is the founder of the national campaign and nonprofit Set The Expectation. Her message of “men as the solution and not the problem” is transforming the sports landscape and how we engage in gender-based violence prevention work.

What we discussed:

• Why do most people confuse thinking with feeling?
• That moment when your trauma could be used to help others
• Setting the expectation and what that means
• What culture could you be unintentionally creating
• The pledge: Your behavior matters
• How do you define leadership?

Connect with Brenda:

• Youtube
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• Website
• FB
• Settheexpectation.org

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Darrin Jahnel is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting company headquartered in Schenectady, NY. Darrin leads with energy and is maniacally focused on creating an amazing work environment for his team.

Darrin earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University at Albany and a Master’s Degree in Information Systems from NYU’s Stern School of Business.

Before starting the company in 2012, Darrin worked as a Senior Software Engineer on Wall Street. Darrin has led numerous engineering teams on multi-million dollar projects and is a member of MENSA.

He is happily married and has four children (2 adopted children and 2 birth sons). Darrin’s oldest son, Gideon, is from Nigeria. Although Darrin and his wife refer to Gideon as their son, they cannot adopt him officially. Gideon has parents and 5 siblings back in Nigeria. Last year, Gideon worked 60 hours a week all summer long and earned enough money to buy his family a house back in Nigeria!

Outside of work, Darrin enjoys working out, coaching basketball, drinking beer, and woodworking.

What we discussed:

• When did playing in "the league" really hit home?
• How do you develop a winning culture?
• How do you stay focused?
• The art of staying curious.
• What would you tell your 20-year-old self?

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• LinkedIn
• Website

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Imagine having an innate sense of knowing that when you take responsibility for your thoughts, words, actions, and responses, it gives you control, which can translate into power. Elijah showed this in his rookie year of the NFL (Tennessee Titans, 3rd round draft pick of the 2022 NFL draft). Have a listen to the behind-the-scenes look into the culture, values, and what it takes to have consistency at the highest level of sport.

What we discussed:

• When did playing in "the league" really hit home?
• How do you develop a winning culture?
• How do you stay focused?
• The art of staying curious.
• What would you tell your 20-year-old self?

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• Twitter

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Doing dumb shit in your past can show up when you least expect it, especially when directed at someone or a group of people. Most of the time, the things we do that we later regret or do with little thought of future ramifications...We're simply unintentional! The key is reconciling with those whom we have hurt.

How do you go about reconciling?

Here are three things I do to reconcile AlexMolden1.0 (I'm AlexMolden4.8 right now).

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Growth is tough, it's scary, but the saddest thing is when you come to the realization that you have not lived up to your own expectations of being the best version of yourself. I believe we all will come face-to-face with that person and no matter what hand you were dealt in life you will have to answer the question:

Did you let the hand you were dealt work for you OR against you?

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Sooooo, I decided to compile a list of my top episode shorties (1-3 minute clips) for my 100th episode.

I have interviewed professional athletes, top executives, t.v. personalities, celebrities, entrepreneurs, authors, experts, etc. over the past 2-years. Some of the clips you will get a chance to listen to have inspired me ignited me, or challenged my thinking.

Thank you for being on this journey with me!

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• www.alexmoldencoaching.com

Jordan Kent is a former American football wide receiver and former television play-by-play announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers on NBC Sports Northwest. Jordan currently works for Pac-12 Network and CBS Sports. Jordan is the executive producer for Talkin' Ducks, on networks throughout Oregon. 

Jordan was a 3 sport star at the University of Oregon during the mid-2000s. He played Basketball, played football, and ran track, making him the first three-sport college athlete at the University of Oregon since World War II. Since 2012, Jordan has operated award-winning youth sports camps throughout Oregon and Washington called Jordan Kent's Just Kids Skill Camps.

What we discussed:

• The difficulty and discipline it takes of being a multi-sport athlete
• The hidden benefits of failing early as an entrepreneur
• Redefining success out of sport
• Don't compare yourself with others "Stay in your square"
• Think you have what it takes to run a sports camp business?

Connect w/Jordan Kent:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter

Let's connect:

• My book (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement)
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• www.alexmoldencoaching.com