Monday Morning Moments With Mike Van Hoozer

I often see athletes as well as other leaders in business and life tie their identity to their performance. They falsely believe that who they are is what they do, which results in often playing for acceptance and validation. It can also lead them to striving to derive confidence from external things that they may not have control over. Their self talk is based on "If-Then" scenarios and looks like this: "If I make this shot Then I will feel good about myself." "If we win this game, Then I will feel good about myself." In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a better mindset to help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. It's the first of 5 foundational principles that we use when we coach our athletes and teams, and from my experience, it is the most important one...way beyond any mental game skill or technique! Show Notes: Play from a place of acceptance, not for acceptance. Play from a mindset of "Because-Of," not "If-Then." Play from a posture of belie

I speak to a lot of people including business leaders and athletes about leadership and performance in sports, business, and life. I also coach executives and elite athletes at the high school, college, and professional level. Based on these experiences and our own research, we have found that there are 2 essential components that allow peak performers to lead and perform at their best. While these are not necessarily the only components, we do know from experience that these are essential and foundational if you want to maximize your potential, achieve your goals, and lead and play with purpose and passion. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share what these 2 characteristics are and encourage you to make these a priority in your life. Show Notes: Joy and Focus... Sometimes, people and athletes can lose both of these. Regarding Joy, their profession becomes just a job or they try to hold on tightly to it and forget the joy they first had when they began doing what they love. Regard

Are you running on empty? Does your life feel busy and hurried? Are you filling up every second of the day with tasks and things leaving no room to rest, reflect, and recharge? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer some thoughts on why creating capacity is so important and some tips on how to do it. Show Notes: Some Reasons for Creating Capacity: To Rest To Reflect To Recharge To Refocus Key Areas to Create Capacity: In your daily and weekly schedule In your life and the roles you take on In your morning and daily routine In your year 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!

Many men struggle with how to become a great father. My story and journey involved the absence of a father in my life but the presence of God, my mom, my grandfather, and many other men and coaches who stepped in to help me grow and develop into the man I am today. As I think about Father's Day and the 5 boys I am raising and leading with my wife, I wanted to share 4 tips for becoming the best father you can be on today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments. It's a journey I am still on, and it's a path worth pursuing!   Show Notes: 4 Tips for Becoming a Great Father: Be Present Not just physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually Be Engaged Involved in their life, interests, and activities Be an Effective Listener Ask vs Tell Listen vs Speak Observe vs Opine Seek to understand, then be understood Be a Leader Show Teach Build Launch New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms

Many people know what they are trying to accomplish and maybe even when and where they are going to do it. What they often miss and fail to discover is WHY they are pursuing the goal. The question of WHY you are pursuing your goals is the most important question you must answer! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share why this question needs to be answered and 3 benefits of answering this question as you focus on your goals. Show Notes: Knowing your Why: Gives you endurance for the journey Gives you strength when things get tough or hard Sustains you during a setback 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 have an axiom that we use to coach our athletes as well as our business leaders and entrepreneurs: Performance = Potential-Distractions. In others words, to perform at your best, you can simplify the process down to maximizing your potential or talent (playing to your strengths) and minimizing the distractions. Often, I see some of the best competitors and leaders get caught up in a web of distractions that can destroy the opportunity to give their best. In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a 3-step process to help you deal with the distractions in your life and choose a better response. Show Notes: Identify the Distraction Document your Reaction Choose a Better Response 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!

Steph Curry was incredible in Game 7 against the Sacramento Kings scoring 50 points and leading and willing his team to a series victory! It was the most points ever scored in a Game 7 playoff game and another display of his greatness. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I highlight several things that we can learn from him and this performance that we can apply in any aspect of life. Show Notes: Lead Through Your Words and Your Actions Trust Your Training and Preparation Be Process-Focused Breathe 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 great leadership expert and author Warren Bennis often explained how great leaders communicate with the people they lead and influence in terms of their "potential to be." In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 2 ways that you can do this and help the people you lead and influence become who they were created to be and maximize their potential. Show Notes: Communicate positive and constructive feedback in terms of their "potential to be."  Leverage your platform to position the people you lead and influence into leadership opportunities. 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!

Congratulations to the Seven Lakes High School Boy's Soccer Team who won the 2023 Texas 6A State Soccer Championship! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I use this team as an example of 3 keys to being outcome-driven and process-focused in order to accomplish your goals and grow in the journey! You can apply these keys in all aspects of your life. Show Notes: Press forward in the direction of your goal. Consistently focus on the process. Stay calm in the storm (Don’t panic under pressure).   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!

It's important to stay focused on your mission, your Why, and your purpose. But sometimes, you can get off track and away from what you have been called to do. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share some encouragement about staying focused on your mission and 2 things that can get in the way of staying focused on your purpose in life. Show Notes: "Direction, not intention, determines your destination." - Andy Stanley, The Principle of the Path 2 Things That Get in the Way of Focusing on Your Mission: Intentions (vs action) Distractions 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!

What are you holding on to today? Sometimes, we hold on to things too tightly which prevents us from embracing the possibilities of today. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share more about this and encourage you to hold on to things loosely so that you can engage in even bigger and more purposeful plans that God has in store for you. Show Notes: "When we hold on to things too tightly, we are not free to embrace the possibilities of today." 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 seeds you plant determine the fruit you grow! This axiom involves 2 choices that will determine your path and your progress. One choice will lead you to being frustrated or surprised at the end of this year when the results you want don't happen because of a lack of effort and work on your part. The better choice will guide you down a path of excitement and gratefulness when your potential is realized and the goals you have worked purposefully and passionately to achieve happen. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 things you can do to plant the right seeds to determine and realize the fruit you want to grow in your life. Show Notes: "The seeds you plant determine the fruit you grow!" 3 Ways to Plant the Right Seeds: Connect the Dots Focus on What You Can Control Be Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused 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

Great leaders encourage others! As a leader, one of the ways that you can encourage other people is through your words including the written word, which often takes more time and effort. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer a challenge about how to leverage the power of a handwritten note to make a positive and lasting difference in someone's life. 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!

Lifelong Learning is important! Based on our research and experience in working with the best leaders and cultures in sports, business, and life, we have found that the best leaders are committed to personal growth and learning and set the example and tone for the rest of the teams that they lead. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 characteristics of lifelong learners and how you can apply these in your own life. Show Notes: 3 Characteristics of Lifelong Learners: Vulnerable: They are willing to say I don’t know and ask "What do you think about that?"; They gather information from other sources to get to the best answer versus just relying on themselves for the answer. Curious: Ask the right questions, and have a sense of wonder about how things work. Committed: They are committed to the process of learning and seek a depth of knowledge in the things they are interested in even when they have a mastery of the material. Key Questions: Are you open to learning and grow

You have set big goals for yourself, and you want to achieve the outcome and maximize your potential! But, how do you do that? Through our research and experience in working with high performing and high potential people in sports, business, and life, we have learned many insights and key factors that lead to your best performance. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I discuss one of the most essential elements that can lead to your success and help you become your best! Show Notes: Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused Worrying about circumstances often leads to fear and doubt, and obsessing about outcomes can lead to a state of desperation. Focusing on the process to achieve the outcomes you want is the key element to your success. 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!

How are you realizing the possibilities of the people you lead and influence and maximizing their potential? It is a great question to ask whether you lead a team at work, at home, or in your community. All of us have influence and are involved in relationships and connecting with others, so we must focus on possibilities in order to build productive connections with people. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite quotes on leadership by Benjamin Zander, former Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. I also talk about 3 A's to help you focus on becoming a relentless architect of the possibilities of the people you lead and influence. Show Notes: "I set as the goal the maximum capacity that people have - I settle for no less. I make myself a relentless architect of the possibilities of human beings." - Benjamin Zander 3 A's: Acknowledge the possibilities and potential of others. Architect their environment to help them thrive. Activate their perfo

On February 12, 2023, Patrick Mahomes became one of only 3 athletes in any sport to win 2 league Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards and 2 Championship MVP awards in his first 6 years. He and his teammates on the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in a great battle! During the playoffs, Mahomes dealt with a high ankle sprain injury that threatened to defeat him and prevent him from this great accomplishment.  In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about 3 P's that helped Patrick Mahomes persevere and achieve this dream and how you can apply this in your own life. Show Notes: "I know that I am blessed to be in this position, and I know that I am here for a reason...to glorify God." Patrick Mahomes 3 P's We Can Learn From Patrick Mahomes: Purpose Passion Perseverance 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

There are many "voices" clamoring for your attention. Sometimes, we choose to listen to the wrong voice, and we allow the enemy to steal our joy, kill our purpose, and destroy our impact. I have seen this personally in my own life as well as in my experience in working with athletes, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. In today's podcast, I share some thoughts on why your self talk is so important and offer an axiom that is important to remember as you CHOOSE to focus on the right voice and the right truths about yourself and your opportunities to lead, make a positive impact, and pursue your best! Show Notes: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10 "The enemy wants to steal your joy, kill your purpose, and destroy your impact." "What you choose to focus on magnifies in size!" New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also r

Plans are important. In fact, planning and preparation are keys to performing at your best in sports, business, and life. The most important part of this is identifying and discovering the right plans.  In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 keys to finding the right plans for your day, week, month, year, and life.  Show Notes: “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Pray about His plans Be Open to His Plans Be Active and Engaged in the Planning Process “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬ 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!

Just one word can make a significant impact in your life! As you think about this year and beyond, I encourage you to consider a word that will inspire you to make a positive difference with your life, help you to grow and get better, and help you achieve the goals you have set out to accomplish.In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share my one word for this year which is FINISH. This is a great process to go through, and I am so thankful for Jon Gordon's One Word book that teaches how to discover your one word! I also share 3 ways that this word can be applied on a daily and weekly basis. Finally, I offer one question that will help you discover clarity in your role as a leader in sports, business, and/or life.  Show Notes:How are you using your platform as a leader to build character and confidence in the people you lead and influence?Finish What You StartFinish WellFinish Strong          New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast