The Take Home Podcast

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features "The Leadership Lab" produced and created by Jacob Ontiveros and Mac Douglas. In the podcast, they interview Marcus Mlcak. Marcus is a Trinity alumnus (@TrinityUAlumni) and Partner at EY. While at Trinity, Marcus was on the golf team (@TrinityUGolf) and he's continued to be active in campus life serving as an alumni mentor in the 1869 Scholars program.

During the conversation Marcus talks about learning from failure, how sports are crucibles for leadership development, and why leaders must be able to work closely with those who are different from themselves. He says that great leaders focus on "we, not me" and why they must build relationships as a means to understand how to motivate each employee as an individual, rather than a cog in the machine. I love his servant leadership approach and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Let me know what you think; reach out on LinkedIn or at @TingleJK on Twitter.

Credits:

Music used in The Leadership Lab: Intro and Outro - "Moda" by Fashion Season and during the Interview they used "Inspiring Life" by Fashion Season. The podcast cover photo was taken by Jacob Tingle at Los Rapidos Bacalar in the Yucatan, Mexico. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music.

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features "The One Take Pod" produced and created by Cullen Betsey, Josh Mena, and Sierra Vargas. During the podcast Cullen and Josh have a meaningful and personal conversation about what they've learned about leadership during the semester. They share stories from their college and high school experiences and relate them to situational leadership, trait vs. process leadership definitions, and how leaders work to influence their followers. I hope you enjoy Josh and Cullen's conversation as much as I did! Let me know what you think; reach out on LinkedIn or at @TingleJK on Twitter.

Credits:

Music used in The One Take Pod: "Downtown" by HoliznaPatreon. The podcast cover photo was taken by Jacob Tingle at Los Rapidos Bacalar in the Yucatan, Mexico. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music.

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features "Leading the Game" produced and created by Sofia Leobas, Jack Downes, and Jordyn Williams. In the podcast, they interview Dean Mabson (@dean_mabson) from Sheffield, England. Dean is the Managing Director at The Evo Group and Head of Methodology at EvoSoccer/EvoRugby.

Dean details that leadership is ultimately about helping people reach their hopes and dreams and in order to do so, leaders must truly know their followers. He also describes that leaders are innovators and life-long learners, who demonstrate a willingness to be vulnerable. And I truly appreciate Dean's two guiding philosophies: 1) focus on solutions, not the problems and 2) hire good people and get out of their way.

Dean and Jack have a lively, engaging conversation and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Let me know what you think; reach out on LinkedIn or at @TingleJK on Twitter.

Credits:

Music used in Leading the Game: "Power" by ashamaluevmusic. The podcast cover photo was taken by Jacob Tingle at Los Rapidos Bacalar in the Yucatan, Mexico. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music.

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features "The Timely Rebound" produced and created by Damian De Leon, Dani Cala, and Garrett Moran. In the podcast, they interview Danielle Hubenak, a Trust Solutions Senior Manager at PwC. Danielle is a Trinity alumna (@TrinityUAlumni) and was active during her time on campus as a member of the Student Managed Fund and standout on the Trinity women's basketball team (@TUWBBall).

Danielle highlights that great leaders are those who focus on asking good questions, rather than providing all the answers. She describes that asking good questions can be a sign of vulnerability, which is a first step to developing trusting relationships. She encourages us to focus on the process; to enjoy the journey and to follow our passions. Danielle mentions that leaders who focus on people first allows for a strong focus on task during "crunch time" and I love how she uses basketball as an analogy for leadership.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Let me know what you think; reach out on LinkedIn or at @TingleJK on Twitter.

Credits:

Music used in The Timely Rebound: "Something Elated" by Broke For Free. The podcast cover photo was taken by Jacob Tingle at Los Rapidos Bacalar in the Yucatan, Mexico. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music.

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features "Tiger Talks" produced and created by Caleb Harmel, Lucy Hansen, and Jen Tierney. In the podcast, they interview Nick Cornell (@CampoStrength), a coach and teacher at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, AZ. During his time as a teacher and coach, Nick has been named the Arizonia Health and Physical Education Teacher of the Year, the Campo Verde High School Teacher of the Year, and the 2019 National High School Strength Coaches Association Arizona High School Strength Coach Of The Year

Coach Cornell says that to be a great organization, the focus must be on hiring the right people and that "relationships are key." He's high energy and his positivity shines through. I love how he describes that great leaders pour into their followers and why people need to feel cared about. Coach Cornell believes that a leader's job is to create other leaders and they do that by helping followers enhance their self-efficacy.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Let me know what you think; reach out on LinkedIn or at @TingleJK on Twitter.

Credits:

Music used in Tiger Talk: "Futuristic Beat." The podcast cover photo was taken by Jacob Tingle at Los Rapidos Bacalar in the Yucatan, Mexico. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music.

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features the "Tiger Tracker Podcast" produced and created by Cooper Adams and Matthew Beam. In the podcast, they interview their fathers, Greg Beam and Cody Adams, both of whom are Trinity alumni (@TrinityUAlumni).

Greg is the Director of Merchandising and Marketing at H-E-B grocery stores and Cody is a Regional Vice President at Intertek. It's a lively and spirited conversation and it's a joy to hear Greg and Cody speak about their time at Trinity and how important it is for leaders to "stay close to the people doing the work.

They also highlight that it's easier to motivate followers if you know what they need and that great leaders are self-reflective.

The emphasis on Path-Goal theory creates an important connection to class material. It's a fun podcast format and filled with lots of leadership nuggets. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Let me know what you think; reach out on LinkedIn or at @TingleJK on Twitter.

Credits:

Music used in Tiger Tracker Podcast: "Never Change For Them" by Holizna. The podcast cover photo was taken by Jacob Tingle at Los Rapidos Bacalar in the Yucatan, Mexico. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music.

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features "Leadership Insights" produced and created by Carter Self, Cade Rabson, and Emily Bartylla. In the podcast, they interview Bobby Kohler (@BobbyKohler4) a San Antonio area field rep from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (@FCASanAntonio). Bobby played baseball at Texas Tech University for four years, setting numerous hitting records, was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1982, and has been inducted into the Texas Tech Athletic Hall of Fame. He has been a faithful servant in FCA for over two decades and he describes great leaders as being humble, trustworthy, and caring deeply about those they serve. He highlights why leaders need to be self-aware and lifelong learners, and that ultimately leadership is about relationships - first.

This is a powerful episode for leaders of all ages. Let me know what you think; reach out on LinkedIn or at @TingleJK on Twitter.

Credits:

Music used in Leadership Insights: "Motivational Cinematic Corporate" by Alex-Productions. The podcast cover photo was taken by Jacob Tingle at Los Rapidos Bacalar in the Yucatan, Mexico. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music.

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features "In Her Shoes" produced and created by Reese Wallace and Taylor Campbell. In the podcast, they interview Robert Miller, the Director of Speed and Agility for LA Galaxy Conejo Valley Soccer Club and owner of Phenom Sports Performance. Robert is a former college football player and can be found at @Phenom_SP on Instagram and TikTok (he promises there are no dancing videos!).

Robert's mantra: "If it was easy, everyone would do it" is a great throughline in the episode -- and an important reminder for all of us, no matter where we are in our leadership journey.

He also discusses why leaders need to be authentic, trustworthy, and care deeply about their followers. Robert highlights that providing the answers isn't what everyone needs and that great leaders help everyone, themselves included, stay focused on the process rather than the outcome. It's a unique and important take on the idea of controlling the controllables. I love how he talks about being vulnerable and honest as a means to develop strong relationships.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Let me know what you think; reach out on LinkedIn or at @TingleJK on Twitter.

Credits:

Music used for "In Her Shoes" was produced and created by GG Riggs. The podcast cover photo was taken by Jacob Tingle at Los Rapidos Bacalar in the Yucatan, Mexico. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music.

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by the students in my Leadership for Sport Professionals class.

Today's bonus episode features "Beyond the Scoreboard" produced and created by Marina Delia Delaluna and Peyton Bowser. In the podcast, they speak with Coach Ryan Forehan-Kelly (@ForehanKelly) of the Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets). Ryan is currently an Assistant Coach with the Nets and has a long professional career that included stints in the NBA G-League and internationally in Japan, Venezuela, Italy, Jordan, China, France, and Mexico.

Coach Forehan-Kelly describes why great leaders focus on developing relationships before jumping into tasks. "You gotta know someone before you're in the fryin' pan!" He also says great leaders: 1) know how to listen, 2) look to collaborate, 3) hold themselves and followers accountable to high standards, and 4) realize they can't treat everyone the same. His mantra "You Can't Take Time for Granted" is an important lesson for us all.

Let's keep the conversation going on LinkedIn or at @TingleJK on Twitter.

Credits: Music used in Beyond the Scoreboard: "Creative Minds" by Benjamin Tissot. The podcast cover photo was taken by Jacob Tingle at Los Rapidos Bacalar in the Yucatan, Mexico. The intro music is "Be My Guest" by Crowander. "My underground" by Distemper is the closing credits music.

This summer I'm releasing bonus episodes of The Take Home. No new lectures on leadership, instead I'm sharing the amazing podcasts created by students in my Spring 2023 Leadership for Sport Professionals classes.

Today's bonus episode features "The Captain's Chair" produced and created by Tucker Horn, Michael Somerville, and Gerson Amaya. In the podcast, they interview Colonel (retired) J. Craig Flowers (@JCraigFlowers) who served more than 25 years in the US Army, including three years in North Africa and ten years in direct support of the special operations community. His final military assignment was at West Point where he served as senior staff officer, Director of Cadet Affairs, and Assistant Baseball Coach

Col. Flowers discusses why relationships matter, the value of international travel and engaging with diverse populations, and highlights the importance of getting honest, direct feedback from peers and followers. He also includes three important questions all leaders must answer: 1) What is your mission? 2) What are your values? 3) Are you humble?

This is an amazing episode!! I know you'll enjoy it. I would be grateful if you'd let me know what you think at @TingleJK.