NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon joins host Jeff Mendez on Live Life by Design for an unforgettable conversation on leadership, overcoming adversity, and building a legacy on and off the field. From transitioning from the CFL to the NFL, to navigating racism and fatherhood while quarterbacking at the highest level, Warren opens up with raw honesty and profound insight.

This episode is a masterclass on mindset, emotional intelligence, character, and designing a life of impact. Whether you're a leader in business, sports, or life — you’ll walk away inspired.

Key topics:

🏈 Transitioning from CFL to NFL

🧠 Leadership through EQ and example

🔥 Dealing with adversity & doubt

🏆 The Hall of Fame journey

💼 Life after football & entrepreneurship

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Work-life harmony & fatherhood

✊ Breaking barriers & building legacy

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00:00 Welcome Warren Moon – Career intro & episode theme

00:50 Transitioning from CFL to NFL – Early challenges

02:00 Gaining trust, emotional intelligence, and team dynamics

04:00 Leadership as a quarterback & building team connection

07:00 Becoming a Hall of Famer at 27 – first in both CFL and NFL

08:00 Reputation vs Character – The true meaning of leadership

11:00 Navigating team mistrust and the pain of losing seasons

14:00 Defining moments in CFL & NFL – resilience under pressure

16:00 The current state of the NFL & honoring past trailblazers

17:30 Hall of Fame process – the emotional journey & first-ballot selection

20:30 Racism in football & being the only African-American QB in the Hall of Fame

24:00 Life after football – broadcasting and business ventures

28:00 Work-life harmony as an NFL quarterback & father

30:30 Warren’s closing advice on living life by design

33:00 Final thoughts & wrap-up

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