Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

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Dabo Swinney on Leading from the Heart May 03, 2018

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With his infectious energy and unbridled enthusiasm, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has everyone taking notice of the Tigers. Under his leadership, Clemson won the national championship in 2016 and has appeared in the College Football Playoffs three consecutive years. On this episode, Dabo shares his inside-out approach to leadership, the defining moments in his own journey, and how he's built a team culture rooted in love, discipline and service.

Patty McCord on How Netflix Built A Culture of Freedom and Responsibility Apr 19, 2018

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As the chief talent officer of Netflix, Patty McCord helped create the company's famous "culture deck"—a 124-page document that went viral and has been shared over 20 million times. Sheryl Sandberg called it "the most important document to ever come out of the Valley." In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, Patty teaches how to build high-performance cultures. Great teams are not created with incentives, procedures, and perks, she says. The best thing leaders can do is get rid of the cumbersome systems for managing people. On this episode, we talk about the biggest mistakes HR leaders make, the truth about what motivates employees, and how to practice radical honesty in the workplace.

Patrick Lencioni on The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Apr 05, 2018

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Passionate about creating great teams, Patrick Lencioni helps leaders and organizations improve teamwork, clarity and engagement. The founder and president of The Table Group, Patrick is the author of 11 books which have sold over 5 million copies. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fortune and Inc., and the Wall Street Journal called him "one of the most in demand speakers in America." On this episode, Patrick talks about the five dysfunctions that inhibit teams from reaching their potential. Learn how to build trust, embrace healthy conflict, commit to a goal, hold each other accountable, and get results.

Jimmie Johnson on How to Sustain Success: Lessons from a NASCAR Champ Mar 22, 2018

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When you see No. 48 ripping around the track with Jimmie Johnson behind the wheel, chances are he's headed for Victory Lane. A seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Jimmie shares the all-time record with racing legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt and is one of the most accomplished professional athletes in sports today. Forbes named him The Most Influential Athlete and ESPN Magazine recently named him No. 4 on their Dominant 20, highlighting the most dominant 20 athletes of the last two decades. On this episode, Jimmie takes us behind the wheel to tell the story of how a kid from California shook up the racing world. We talk about the keys to his sustained success, the team behind him, and what fuels him on his drive for a record-shattering 8th title.

Joshua Medcalf on How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great Mar 08, 2018

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After asking the question, "What would I do if money didn't matter?," Joshua Medcalf dropped out of his Masters program at Duke University, turned down scholarships to law school, and moved across the country to live and serve at a homeless shelter in downtown Los Angeles. From there, he went on to found Train to be CLUTCH, a consultancy whose mission is a heart-first approach to leadership, life skills and mental training. He's the author of five books, including the bestseller Chop Wood Carry Water. On this episode, Joshua shares the difference between being goal-driven vs. mission driven, the true meaning of mental toughness, and what happens when we confuse what we do with who we are.

Jenn Lim on Delivering Happiness at Work Feb 22, 2018

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Jenn Lim is on a mission to change the way people think about work. She is the CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, a company that she and Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh co-created to inspire passion and purpose in workplaces for a happier world. On this episode, Jenn talks about the science behind happiness, the four components that drive happiness at work, and the reasons why happiness really is good for business.

Daniel Pink on The Science of Perfect Timing Feb 08, 2018

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Timing is everything. So why don't we pay more attention to the "when" decisions in our lives? New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink shares the research and surprising takeaways from his new book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.

When is the best time to hold a meeting?
Should I take a break?
When should I go to the gym?
Is now the best time to start a new project?

Dan answers all these questions and more, revealing how we can systematically make better, smarter decisions about our time.

Chris Baréz-Brown on Unleashing Your Creative Potential Jan 25, 2018

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Wake up! Did you know that more than 80% of our waking time is spent on autopilot? Creativity and innovation guru Chris Baréz-Brown is here to help you break free from this trap. He's helped brands like Nike, Coca-Cola and Sony unleash their creative potential, and now he's bringing his magic to us with his new book, WAKE UP! On this episode, Chris will inspire you to escape autopilot and embrace a more conscious, creative and joyful life.

Ginger Hardage on How Southwest Airlines Built A Legendary Company Culture Jan 11, 2018

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As former SVP of Culture & Communications for Southwest Airlines, Ginger Hardage spent 25 years championing the values at the heart of Southwest's legendary culture. Her new brand, Unstoppable Cultures, is on a mission to help organizations create and sustain cultures of enduring greatness. On this episode, Ginger shares the core values behind "The Southwest Way," and breaks down how you can build a healthy, strong culture in your own organization.

The Best of 2017 Dec 28, 2017

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This special edition of Game Changers with Molly Fletcher features clips and advice from some of our favorite episodes in 2017. Hear from guests like Hall of Fame coaches Geno Auriemma and Tom Izzo, pastor and leadership expert Andy Stanley, bestselling authors Dr. Henry Cloud and Suzy Welch, athletes Chipper Jones and Billy Horschel and more!

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UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma: when it's going great, it's time for a change
Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo: the characteristics of great teams
Leadership expert and pastor Andy Stanley: the 3 mistakes leaders make
FOCUS Brands COO & President Kat Cole: learning from feedback
Vocal coach to the stars "Mama Jan" Smith: delivering tough feedback
Bestselling author Suzy Welch: the 10-10-10 rule for making tough decisions
Best selling author and psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud: the 4 corners of connection
Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones: how to deal with failure
PGA TOUR golfer Billy Horschel: the visualization technique Tiger Woods taught him
Drop the Ball author Tiffany Dufu: the myth of doing it all

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