Monday Morning Moments with Mike Van Hoozer

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 PurposePlay to their StrengthsFocused on ImpactAlways Give Their BestNew 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 16:33Remember 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 goalPurposeful process and action planGreatness 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!

"Focus on the process.""Trust the Process."You may often hear these phrases but wonder if they really mean something and if they can help you achieve your goals and perform in the moment in sports, business, and life. In my research and experience in working with high performing athletes and business leaders, I have found that being process-focused in the moment can lead to the outcomes you want to achieve. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 4 keys to developing the right process.Show Notes:4 Keys to Developing the Right Process:Outcome-DrivenConsistentPositive and ProductiveReliable 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!

There is power in your presence! That's why it is so important to think about and prepare for how you show up to practice, to games, to client meetings and work, and in life. You should not wait until the moment arrives to decide how you want to show up. Decide in advance of the moment and the circumstances of the day how you want to make a positive impact on this day and on the people you encounter, work with, and do life with. Check out today's Monday Morning Moments podcast to learn about 4 ways to prepare for the right presence.And remember there is power in your presence! Show Notes:Think about how you want to show up.- in advance of the moment...Don't wait until the moment arrives to decide.Identify your theme.Define what your theme looks like in action.- Same theme can look different for different people.Be present in your presence.- Say it.- Trust it.- Do it.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!

I often talk to the athletes I coach on their mental game about Presence and Process. In sports, business, and life, our goal and focus tends to zero in on the outcome often neglecting thought and preparation about how we want to “show up”(Presence) and how we want to “show out” (Process). In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode, I share more about how focusing on these 2 important things can help you achieve your goals and maximize your potential in sports, business, and life.Show Notes:Presence: How you show up to the moment.Process: How you show out or give your best to the momentKey Question: Do you invest time thinking and preparing for how you want to show up (Your Presence) and give your best to the moment (Your Process) and to the people you have an opportunity each day to lead, influence, and impact?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 third episode in our series on JOY. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share 3Ps of discovering joy in the process of pursuing your best performance in sports, business, and life.Show Notes:Know Your PurposeWe cannot pursue something solely because someone else wants us to do it.Find and Know Your Why."Sports should be a place where we find anxiety and angst. It should be a place where we discover grit, growth, and greatness."Have a purpose beyond your performance.Love the ProcessLove the process of getting better.Nurture the Right PerspectiveHave the right perspective.Don't tie your identity to your performance, or your sport, or your career.Know that you are more than just your job or sport.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 the second episode of our Monday Morning Moments podcast series on JOY, I present a definition of joy. I also share a couple of principles about what it means to play with joy, which are applicable in sports, business, and life.Show Notes:Definition of Joy: State of being; being completely content in every situation and circumstanceHow to Enjoy the Moment:Love who you areLove what you get to doGratitude changes the trajectory of your perspective and impacts your heart, mind, and soul in a positive and powerful way!Enjoying the moment and "playing with joy" also positively and powerfully impacts the people you lead and influence, the team you are building, and the culture you are nurturing.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!