It's tough out there right now. Big wins are hard to come by. Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) discuss the power of stringing together small wins. We hear all about the big "over night success" but what if the key to getting better was to consistently achieve small wins?

Episode 44 (The Power of Small Wins)

In Episode 43 of The Sports Leadership Podcast, Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) talk with Sue Thaden, the Founder, CEO, and President of CRi and From Now On for a great conversation. We discuss how Sue's companies' "Get it Great", what she looks for in employees, how they're managing during the pandemic, and how she begins and ends each day. This was one of our favorite interviews thus far!

Episode 43 (From Now On Co-Founder & CEO Sue Thaden)

In Episode 42 of the Sports Leadership Podcast, Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) discuss the recent ESPN film, "The Last Dance". For basketball junkies, the movie was compelling, especially so for those interested in leadership. In the second part of this conversation, Mark and Kevin discuss the contrast between Jordan's Bulls and the modern NBA, MJ's stint in Minor League Baseball, and what they both agree is Jordan's true superpower.

Episode 42 (The Last Dance Part 2)

In Episode 41 of the Sports Leadership Podcast, Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) discuss the recent ESPN film, "The Last Dance". For basketball junkies, the movie was compelling, especially so for those interested in leadership. In part one of the conversation, Mark and Kevin discuss Jordan's leadership, Phil Jackson, the turbulent 1997-98 season, and what it would be like to play with MJ.

Episode 41 (The Last Dance - Part 1)

Kristen Brown

Texas A&amp;M Deputy AD for Student-Athlete Experience joins Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) on Episode 40 of The Sports Leadership Podcast to talk about her career journey, leading through change, giving student-athletes the tools to succeed and how our industry is doing in regards to diversity.

Episode 40 (Texas A&M Deputy AD Kristen Brown)

Co-Host Kevin DeShazo's new book - "Keep Chopping Wood" drops this week and he talks with co-host Mark Hodgkin about the book's genesis, its message, and what it can teach leaders. The book chronicles a young athlete, who learns an important message from his grandfather that proves to be "An ordinary approach to achieving extraordinary success". For more on the new book, visit https://www.keepchoppingwood.com/

Co-Host Kevin DeShazo's new book - "Keep Chopping Wood" drops this week and he talks with co-host Mark Hodgkin about the book's genesis, its message, and what it can teach leaders. The book chronicles a young athlete, who learns an important message from his grandfather that proves to be "An ordinary approach to achieving extraordinary success". <br><br>For more on the new book, visit <a href="https://www.keepchoppingwood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.keepchoppingwood.com/</a>

Episode 39 (Keep Chopping Wood)

Jake Hirshman

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Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) are joined by Jake Hirshman, Executive Producer of the Life in the Front Office podcast. Jake, who works for the Korn Ferry Tour, talks about his career journey, his book "20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won’t Go Pro" and how he makes time for what is important in his life and career.

Episode 38(Conversation with Jake Hirshman, Life in the Front Office Podcast)

Blake Lawrence

Opendorse co-founder and CEO Blake Lawrence joins Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, Fieldhouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) to discuss a number of topics. We dive into the recent NCAA announcement related to student-athlete NIL rights, discuss the impetus and creation of Opendorse, and what role being a student-athlete himself helped Blake in his journey.

Episode 37 (Opendorse Co-Founder & CEO Blake Lawrence)

Bryan Bedford

Cisco Executive Bryan Bedford joins Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) on the latest episode of the Sports Leadership Podcast. Bryan shares his thoughts on the state of sports technology in the era of covid-19. A long time work from homer, he also talks about what it takes to successfully lead remote teams.

Episode 36 (Interview with Cisco Exec Bryan Bedford)

In Episode 35 of the Sports Leadership Podcast, Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, Fieldhouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) discuss the importance of mindset and perspective during this time of uncertainty.

Episode 35 (Mindset & Perspective in Month Two of Coronavirus)

Co-hosted by Mark Hodgkin and Kevin DeShazo (FieldHouse Leadership), The Sports Leadership Podcast debuted in 2016. The podcast explores the challenges of leadership - particularly in the sports industry.

This has become one of my favorite podcasts on leadership. Take time to jump in and listen backward from the start!

Leadership gold

A fantastic way to examine your leadership and put effective concepts into practice!

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Sports Leadership Podcast

Leadership is not just about leading your team, it also involves managing up the chain of command in your organization. In Episode 24 of The Sports Leadership Podcast, Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins Championships and FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (NeuLion College) discuss the importance of leading up, taking ownership of your relationship with your boss, and the pitfalls to avoid.

Episode 24 (Leading Up)

Kevin DeShazo (Fieldhouse Leadership) and Mark A. Hodgkin discuss the "Support/Challenge" matrix. All of us bring certain levels of support and challenge to our team, but finding the right mix is what separates great leaders from the rest. Find out how to take the steps needed to be a "Liberator".

Episode 4 (What Kind of Leader Are You?)

Kevin DeShazo and Mark A. Hodgkin discuss the importance of rest and recovery to productivity. Kevin outlines the five gears of personal behavior and how and when to shift among them. The Sports Leadership Podcast focuses on becoming the best sports professional possible.

Episode 2 (Rest & Re-Charge)

You don't need a big title to be a leader. No matter where you are in an organization, there are things you can do to build your influence and be a leader. Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins Championships, FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (NeuLion) discuss ways to grow as a leader no matter what your title is.

Episode 14 (Leading Where You Are)

Adversity is one thing that will visit us all whether we're ready or not. In Episode 30 of the Sports Leadership Podcast, Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin discuss ways to prepare for it, manage and lead through it, and use it as a way to improve.

Episode 30 (Adversity)

In the latest Sports Leadership Podcast, Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, Fieldhouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) discuss humility and the keys of being a servant leader. We've all worked and been around those who feel they are bigger than the team - and these are not 'leaders' we want to follow. A moment from Kevin's son Gabe's recent basketball practice crystalized this lesson perfectly.

Episode 33 (Leadership Lessons From a 10-Year Old)

Kevin DeShazo (Fieldhouse Media &amp; Culture Wins Championships) and Mark Hodgkin (NeuLion) tackle the sometimes thorny issues of year-end reviews and evaluations. Take time to assess where your culture is and how you are doing as a leader.

Episode 13 (Year-End Reviews & Evaluations)

Kevin DeShazo (Fieldhouse Leadership) and Mark A. Hodgkin (NeuLion) discuss the best books they read in 2016 and why you should read more in 2017.

Episode 3 (Best Reads of 2016)

Communicating is one of the biggest pieces of building and maintaining influence. In Episode 10, Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins Championships, FieldHouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (NeuLion) examine the five voices people have and how to communicate in the most productive and effective way.

Episode 10 (Communicating via the Five Voices)

As Thanksgiving approaches, Kevin Deshazo (Culture Wins Championships and Fieldhouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (NeuLion) discusses the enormous power of gratitude for leaders.

Episode 20 (Gratitude)

Networking is crucial for growing your career whether it comes naturally or not. As polar opposites, Kevin Deshazo (Culture Wins and Fieldhouse Media), an extrovert, and Mark Hodgkin (NeuLion College), an introvert, have dramatically different styles when it comes to networking. They discuss ways for both personality types to do this better.

Episode 26 (Networking)

Kevin DeShazo and Mark Hodgkin tackle change in the workplace. How do you adjust to a new leader in your organization? What if YOU are the new leader? There are practical and easy steps to take in either position, but you need to be intentional.

Episode 5 (Changing Roles)

Kevin DeShazo (Fieldhouse Media and Fieldhouse Leadership) and Mark Hodgkin (NeuLion) discuss the current social media landscape and particularly how it relates to college sports. They also go into how building an individual presence on social media can help your career and your employer.

Episode 6 (Social Media)

There may be no such thing as a true "Work/Life Balance", but understanding your different modes of work and leisure can help you be better both at home and the office. Kevin DeShazo (Fieldhouse Media &amp; Culture Wins Championships) and Mark A. Hodgkin (NeuLion) discuss on the latest edition of the Sports Leadership Podcast.

Episode 9 (Understanding the 5 Gears)

In Episode 32, Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, Fieldhouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) discuss a series of lifestyle experiments he did during two months off between jobs (more here: https://medium.com/@mark_hodgkin/meditations-on-a-few-months-off-aa0b516d4184). The discussion hinges on the importance of experimenting and creating great systems to make yourself better.

In Episode 32, Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins, Fieldhouse Media) and Mark Hodgkin (TicketSocket) discuss a series of lifestyle experiments he did during two months off between jobs (more here: <a href="https://medium.com/@mark_hodgkin/meditations-on-a-few-months-off-aa0b516d4184" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@mark_hodgkin/meditations-on-a-few-months-off-aa0b516d4184</a>). The discussion hinges on the importance of experimenting and creating great systems to make yourself better.

Episode 32 (Mark's Reflections on Two Months Off Work)

In Episode 22, Kevin DeShazo (Fieldhouse Media &amp; Culture Wins Championships) and Mark Hodgkin (NeuLion) discuss the role of ego in our lives and leadership. While we all have ego, it's how we deal with it that will ultimately lead to success or failure.

Episode 22 (Ego is The Enemy)

Kevin DeShazo (Culture Wins Championships) and Mark Hodgkin (NeuLion) dig into the elements of a meaningful life based on the five components outlined by The Minimalists in "Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life". Those are Relationships, Health, Contribution, Growth and Passion.

Episode 11 (Live a Meaningful Life)

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