Coach John Daly - Coach to Expect Success - Podcasts

Breakthrough - #693

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some good reflections came from this one - another John Maxwell item from his "Daily Reader".   There are many ups and downs in life that w...

There Has To Be A Cost - #692

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another fantastic & lesson-filled episode of Jon Gordon's "Positive U Podcast".  This one had Matthew Del Negro as his guest, and ...

Intelligence Over Emotions - #691

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Needed some lessons for myself today - this one came across my social media timeline at the perfect time.  It read:  "No matter the situation, ...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Impact Others - #690

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saw a great post from Alan Stein Jr., which simply read:  "Leaders aim to serve, not please.  They aim to impact, not impress."  Somethin...

What We Focus On, Grows - #689

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amazing thought here that I got from John O'Leary and Matt Miller from a coaching session a couple of days ago - What You Focus On, Grows!  I&ap...

Mental Toughness - We All Need It - #688

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Found a great resource about being more mentally tough - and it's free.  Ben Newman - "The Burn Podcast" show, has some powerful guest...

Courageous Leadership - #687

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Found something that really connected with me from John Maxwell and I hope it connects with you too.  The top 10 list here on some thoughts on Courag...

You Have To Do It Again - #686

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm always looking to work on my game - not hoops, but life!!  Reading Alan Stein Jr.'s book, "Sustain Your Game", I'm findi...

Money Value - #685

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of discussions going around - all throughout time mind you - about money.  We need it to survive.  It's nice to have it instead of not to ...

4 Keys For Our Success - #684

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A fabulous podcast that I found myself listening to at least three times already - from Ben Newman's "The Burn Podcast" and his intervi...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - This Currency Is There For All Of Us - #683

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many reminders about the value of communication.  Recently those reminders came my way again from my friend Sam Crowley and Jon Gordon.   Sam rem...

What To Control? - #682

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saw a few things about this recently along with hearing it in a few podcasts too - those things that I can control & those things that I can'...

Reinvention - Part 5 of 5 - #681

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Found a great final lesson - the 5th part of Reinventing ourselves.   This final connection that I wanted to share with you comes from again, a fabul...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Reinvention - Part 4 - #680

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 4 of some thoughts on Reinvention & there are a few easy points to connect with here from Alan Stein Jr. and his book, "Sustain Your Gam...

Reinvention - Part 3 - #679

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of Reinvention - again, sticking with Alan Stein Jr's book "Sustain Your Game" - these thoughts come from the section that deals...

Reinvention - Part 2 - #678 * UPDATED - Correct Episode as of 7-6-22

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 discussion connected to Reinventing and some thoughts on careers.  Things have changed since our grandfathers' careers for sure.  So man...

Reinvention - Part 1 - #677

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Story time with Coach John.  All that really means is that I'm sharing something that I'm excited about that I'm currently reading.  ...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Leeway For Ourselves

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reading some powerful things from "Sustain Your Game" by Alan Stein Jr., and this part was crucial for me to share.  It's all about ta...

Greatest Gift - #675

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saw a great message on Twitter - all about how important Time is and that it's the most important gift we can give to others.  I would also say ...

Squeeze An Orange - #674

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another quick, but great lesson to share with you from Alan Stein Jr's. book, "Sustain Your Game" - and it actually comes from Dr. Wayn...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Create A Great Environment - #673

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A quick thought here about Leadership is all about creating a great environment for you and for others.  It's something worth working on always....

Longtime Friends Add Inspiration - #672

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Annual golf outing with my high school classmates offers a ton of fun and laughs along with some lessons of inspiration.  We had our annual golf outi...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - A Great Talk Mixed In With Yard Work - #671

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A great talk with my good buddy Don about having perspective in life... work, home, family, etc.   Taking a step back every so often to see things di...

Double Down On You - #670

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A combination of a few items really got me thinking about the importance of (and the value of) always looking to invest in yourself.  So many ways to...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - What We Make Time For - #669

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I can tell you that I am finding tremendous value with the books I've been reading lately.  I'm starting Alan Stein Jr.'s new book, &q...

Look At Your Feet - #668

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Next book up for me, "Sustain Your Game" by Alan Stein Jr., and it is full of so many nuggets.  The key is, I'm only on page 15 or so....

Motivation Monday Game Plan - The Bigger The Challenge - #667

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast from John O'Leary and his guest Kechi Okwuchi, is full of so much emotion and tons of life lessons - I got so much from it that I kn...

Opportunities When We Say "Why Not Me" - #666

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The "Traveler's Gift" by Andy Andrews, continues to teach & remind me of things every day. In the first lesson of the seven, I am r...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Key Points About Light -

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saw a post recently about light and "What is to give light, must endure burning" - from Viktor Frankl.   It really got me thinking about co...

Can't Get Tired - #664

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I got an important reminder today while at work.  Lot's going on - at school and around the world. Some times it can get us down.  Tired and do...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - It's About Excellence - #663

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just got started with "Sustain Your Game" from Alan Stein Jr., and right off the bat - in the introduction part, I'm underlining like a...

Always Look To Give Your Best

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saw a quote from Kobe Bryant, "... if you're going to do something, do it to the best of your ability..."  This got me thinking about ...

Life On Purpose - #661

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another great reminder from a podcast I listen to... there are so many awesome ones out there that can teach us all a ton of lessons.   From "Th...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Be The Best Version - #660

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year where I have to do some yard work, but with that comes the time & place to listen to some great podcasts.  Brian Buff...

Double "P"'s Are Different - But Still Go Together - #659

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Started to listen to Jon Gordon's interview with Super Bowl winning coach Sean Mcvay & he had some powerful lessons here about the difference...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Self Reflection + Self Investment - #658

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just got done reading "The Sale" - the brand new book by Jon Gordon & Adam Demczak that I just got my advanced order copy.  Finished it...

Lessons From Coach Lawson - #657

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some great life lessons - not just basketball lessons - from Coach Kara Lawson from Duke University Women's Basketball Team - check this short po...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Own Our Past & We Can Change Our Future - #656

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John O'Leary shared some pure gold nuggets with his guest, Dr. John Deloney.  A fabulous and powerful conversation that you need to hear for you...

Character Driven vs. Emotional Driven - #655

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Found a quick nugget to share with you from John Maxwell - a powerful comparison between Character and Emotions.   From his Daily Reader for today, A...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Want To Be A Rebel? - #654

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Found a couple of things to share with you that are so easy and the payback we can get from them are HUGE!  So much value in these things, if we just...

Keep Moving Through Painful Moments - #653

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the best reminders come from the variety of social media platforms that are out there.  Saw a post from a friend recently that I wanted to sh...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Challenges Every Day - #652

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saw a post from Tiger Woods about taking on the tough challenges that we all have every day!   Fits right into his powerful playing in The Masters to...

Have A Caring Trademark - #651

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Had a little recording of story time again from Jon Gordon's "The Power of Positive Leadership" - a book that I highly recommend you ge...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Positive Leaders Always Need To Care - #650

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lot's of good reading going on for me being connected to Jon Gordon's book, The Power of Positive Leadership.  A little story time reading ...

Remember, Be An Encourager - #649

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Almost done reading "The Power of Positive Leadership" by Jon Gordon, and I came across a section about being an encourager.  Really remind...

The Greatest Leadership Principle - #648

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diving into the book "The Power of Positive Leadership" by Jon Gordon, and there are so many great lessons in this book that I had to share ...

Motivational Monday Game Plan - Win The Next Decision - #647

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heard some great info from a recent episode of The Burn Podcast from Ben Newman with his guest, Mike Claudio.  Listen to it HERE.     One of the m...

Improve Your Influence - #646

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There was a great post from Alan Stein Jr. about Coach Juwan Howard, the University of Michigan Head Basketball Coach.  It was all about improving ou...

Sticking Together With Coach Dave Ruekert - #645

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's about time that I had a guest on, and I know it's time to continue having them on.  One of the many favorites of the show, is Coach Da...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Perspective Needed Today - #644

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Short and sweet - Gratitude and Perspective for me now more than ever.  Try these.  Every day.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments ...

Love Of Learning - #643

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our character term this week at school is "Love of Learning" and there are a few things to connect with this for sure.   It's all abou...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - What's Got You Burned Up? - #642

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some powerful lessons that are reminding me, again, on things that I know I need to focus on.  My burn - not what I'm mad about, but what's...

Pass Along A Book - #641

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got a great book recommendation from a student of mine and her parents & it meant the world to me.  Share a book that meant something special to ...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - A Few Different Things About Cost - #640

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saw a great post from a good friend, Coach Rich Popp - and it brought up some great reminders about the different elements of what "cost" is...

Sunrise + Someone's Positive Attitude To Start My Day - #639

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Started out my day with an awesome sunrise and a very nice employee at the store I stopped at early in the morning.  Her positive attitude & our ...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Readjustment Time - #638

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quick reminder on how Gratitude & Perspective are needed every day.  I needed an attitude readjustment this weekend and I got it... really helped...

Got To Just Keep Going - #636

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Had a rough week and I found myself just having to focus on keeping going with the things that I had to do.  I think it's that way for all of us...

I Need To Cut Out The Judging - #637

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got some great reminders from Brian Buffini and his "It's a Good Life" podcast.  In his 2 part series about "Save the drama for y...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - 12 People Every Day - #635

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell reminds us that we all connect with a minimum of 12 people every single day as we go about our everyday business and it matters how we in...

The Key Is To Stick Together - #634

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After having a great conversation with Coach Dave Ruekert where he reminded me (about for the 4th time or so) that I needed to read "Stick Togeth...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Choose Happiness - #633

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simplest message ever - Choose Happiness!  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a...

Success & Failure - Intersting Connection - #632

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another great quote shared from Coach Ray - really a good one that we can see both Success & Failure have some connections for sure.   Thanks for...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Time To Light That Match Again - #631

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got reinspired from a friend's post recently - I think it's a message that we all can bring into whatever we are doing with our lives.   He...

Culture Means So Much - #630

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Had a bit of time to pick up a coffee and share some thoughts about Culture and its importance for all of us.  Jon Gordon's book "The Power...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Connect With Self Awareness - #629

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A fabulous reminder from Gary Vee about Self-Awareness to start this week off.  One I needed to hear again & more importantly, do something about...

Wonderful Example of Encouragement That Happened To Me - #628

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Had to share this wonderful example of encouragement - something we all need and we all need to give to others too.  My friend Sandy reached out to m...

Confidence and It's Many Pieces - #627

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First thing in the morning I saw a quote from my buddy, Coach Ray and it got me thinking about the lack of confidence that I have in myself.  So many...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Close The Gap - #626

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got a nice reflection point - one I needed and I hope you connect with it too - from Gary Vee.   He brings up the important, yet not talked about a l...

Vision Is The Key - #625

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So much good stuff coming lately from Jon Gordon books & he's got some great thoughts on how important VISION is.  It's so good that I ...

It's Time To Talk To Myself Again - #624

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Got a great reminder after an up and down week & the reminder came from Jon Gordon's book, "The Power of Positive Leadership."  I ...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Ego vs. Confidence - #623

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reading Chris Bosh's book, "Letters to a Young Athlete" & this lesson is a good one for sure.  Sweeping away our Ego & focusin...

What's It All About? #622

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A great question to ask ourselves – what is it all about for us and our lives?  What is our message?  What is it that we want to do in our life? W...

Control What's In You - Some More - #621

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A great reminder from two all-time greats, John Wooden & John Maxwell - take this in & start looking to put these things into action.   Thank...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - No Surprise, Remember This - #620

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Saw a power quote from Denzel Washington... "You'll never be criticized by someone who is doing more than you.  You'll always be criti...

The Power is on The Inside - #619

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Found some great info from Jon Gordon's book, "The Power of a Positive Team" that I shared with a few basketball teams & I thought ...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - What Is Your One Word? - #618

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us look to a new year to have new goals.  I really like what Jon Gordon brings up - instead of a resolution, have one word to focus on all...

New Year - New Conversation With Joe Ferguson - #617

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting the guest train rolling again - Joe Ferguson was kind enough to join me again as he's back in town and we connected our schedules to have...

Deal With Our Fears In The New Year - #616

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got some great inspiration for this show from Mitch Albom and his Tuesday People Podcast - all about the fears that people had in 2021.  It got me th...

Being Positively Contagious - #615

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Starting to read one of my many Christmas presents that I got - at least 6 new books & the first one I picked to read was Jon Gordon's "...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Success Is In The Journey

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John Maxwell is always up for teaching some great lessons - and this is another one for sure.  Success is in the journey for sure & there are man...

Don't Listen To The Wrong Voice - #613

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Reading a new book that was given to me as a gift - Chris Bosh's, "Letters To A Young Athlete".  This seems like a great book that tie...

Go After That Bucket List - #612

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having a bucket list is one of those that I think a lot of people talk about having, but thanks to Brian Buffini and Ben Nemtin I've found a few ...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Only Point At The Mirror - #611

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got another great reminder from Gary Vee recently and a few things he talked about is what I needed to hear.  It's all about the importance of u...

It's All About Memories - #610

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got some inspiration from my buddy Sam Crowley today - all about memories.  That's what the holidays are all about, but really it should be ever...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Don't Want To Avoid These - #609

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amazing & powerful show from Alan Stein Jr. and his guest, Brian Kight.  This is one to listen to a few times as they have some mind-blowing idea...

Learning From A Cartoon - #608

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another of many lessons from John Maxwell and his Daily Reader.  It's from Dec. 8 (look it up if you want to get the full connection) and he is ...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Surrendering Isn't Always Bad - #607

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is from a Facebook Live recording I did.  I got to thinking about a few things from the latest podcasts from John O'Leary - very deep &...

Many Lessons Within Tragedy - #606

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another senseless and painful reminder about how precious life is as another school shooting occurred, this one here in Michigan.  So many lessons co...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Letting Failure Points You Towards Success - #605

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another (of many) fantastic lessons from John Maxwell.  From his Daily Reader - this idea of letting failure help point us to success is really somet...

Some Discomfort Is Necessary

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I got reminded about something from Alan Stein Jr., conversation with Lauren Johnson & it's all about the importance of discomfort.  In othe...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - A Different Thought On Success - #603

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Found a great episode that got me thinking about success with a little different context - I hope you like it.   In fact, check out this show from th...

3 Things To Help Deal With Fear - #602

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Found a great podcast from Brian Buffini - he spoke about some great things to help deal with fear.  Listen here for yourself:  https://www.thebrian...

Take On The Villains - #601

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I was listening to a great podcast from Jon Gordon where he was interviewing Heather Monahan.  Listen to it HERE.       She brings up tons of gre...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - 2 Things About Purpose - #600

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While I was listening to another fired up podcast from Brian Buffini - I came across a couple of items I wanted to share with you about Passion.   Br...

Gratitude = Currency - Part 2 of 2 - #599

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Found a great article while looking for items dealing with Gratitude for our upcoming Positivity Project Character term.  This is part 2 of 2.  So m...

Gratitude = Currency - Part 1 of 2 - #598

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Found a great article while looking for items dealing with Gratitude for our upcoming Positivity Project Character term.  This is part 1 of 2.  So m...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Self Realization Is For All Of Us

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I've been taking a longer look in the mirror lately as to things that can help me more and more when times get tough.  This reminds me how impor...

Lessons on Fear & Courage from Les Brown - #596

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Was a long, but good week & there were some lessons that came out of it with the help of Les Brown.  I found an article that had 25 quotes from h...

Motivation Monday Game Plan - Just Keep Going - #595

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saw this again recently - the importance of not giving up.  Especially from "The Traveler's Gift" - about persisting without exception...

Courage To Ask For Help - #594

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Had a bit of an issue recently that I wanted to share with you that I hope will help someone that listens to this.  I went through a dark patch of tr...