Monday Morning Moments with Mike Van Hoozer Mike Van Hoozer

John Maxwell said “Even the most introverted person will impact and influence 10,000 people in their lifetime. The question is not if we will impact and influence others; the key question is how will we impact them?”This is the second episode of our Great Leaders series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast. Great Leaders make a positive impact with their life. In this episode, I share 4 ways you can make a positive impact as a leader.  Show Notes:* They personally act to make a positive impact in the lives of other people through their words, actions, and enthusiasm.* You don’t have to be charismatic to be enthusiastic.* They see needs and become a part of the solution instead of part of the problem.* They use their strengths to serve others, not just to serve themselves.* They are present and active versus absent and disengaged.* They step up and step in when needed and necessary.       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Leadership is about influence, and every one of us has the capacity to lead because we have the characteristic of influence. The key is to develop the best leadership habits in order to make a positive impact in the lives of the people we lead and influence.Today, we begin a new series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast about leadership and what great leaders do. In this episode, I talk about how great leaders are aware and offer you 7 things that the best leaders are aware of.  Show Notes:Great Leaders are...* Aware of who they are and how they have been created.* Aware of their gifts, talents, and strengths.* Aware of their passions and what energizes them.* Aware of their opportunities.* Aware of their purpose and calling.* Aware of the people they lead including their gifts, talents, strengths, and opportunities. * Aware of the importance of giving both positive and constructive feedback.       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

We all want to pursue excellence in our lives, give our best, and make the most of our moments! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series about pursuing greatness in sports, business, and life with some insight about 4 habits that the greatest players, performers, and leaders do to create moments that matter and make a positive impact with their lives.    Show Notes:* Clear about their Purpose* Play to their Strengths* Focused on Impact* Always Give Their Best    New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

The pursuit of excellence, greatness, and our goals is an incredible opportunity, especially when it is driven by our purpose, fueled by our passion, and guided by a purpose that is higher than ourselves. In the journey of this pursuit, problems, detours, and interference can distract us and cause us to get off track. I sometimes see this with the athletes that I coach where they become shocked when things don't go "perfectly" which leads to becoming stressed on how to proceed. Maybe, you can relate to this type of situation and these emotions.In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite Bible verses that can provide a foundation when trouble, trials, and challenging circumstances occur, and I offer some guidance on what to do in these moments.There is a way to have peace in the process!   Show Notes:* John 16:33* Remember your presence and lean into your process.* I perform at my best when I do these things...      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I interview Aidan Morrison, captain of the Seven Lakes High School Boys Soccer Team who won their second straight Texas 6A State Championship. This was the first time that a 6A school won back-to-back state championships, and Aidan was a big part of this. He is a 4 year Varsity starter, 2-time District MVP, and MVP of the 2024 State Championship. Throughout his playing career, he has demonstrated greatness and created moments that matter in clutch situations. Aidan is a leader on and off the field and will be continuing his soccer career at Liberty University.Whether you are an athlete, a parent of athletes, or someone who wants to understand what goes on in the mind of an athlete who is pursuing greatness and making the most of their moments, you will find value in this podcast. In this episode, Aidan shares some incredible insight and wisdom about pursuing greatness, performing in pressure situations, and how faith can help you conquer your fears.       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

This is the first podcast episode in a new series on the topic of pursuing greatness. I love how my mentor and close friend Dr. David Cook defines greatness (with a little "g"):"Selfless Exceptionalism: being your best with the intention of inspiring others to be their best."In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 keys about our pursuit of greatness in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:* Greatness begins in your preparation.* Specific goal* Purposeful process and action plan* Greatness is built in the journey.* Greatness doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of many moments of growth and hard work.* Greatness is refined in the fire…of competition and challenges.* Greatness is not achieved without a refining process. Through competition and challenges, the greatest athletes are refined and become better and more mentally tough. Buy Dr. David Cook's greatness book by clicking on the book image or using this link: greatness bookNew Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!