

Evoke Greatness Podcast
Sonnie Linebarger
Do you have an insatiable hunger for growth, knowledge, and elevating how you show up in business and in life?Are you curious how high-performing leaders think, operate, and navigate the real challenges that come with building, scaling, and leading?I’m Sonnie Linebarger, CEO and host of Evoke Greatness… a top 2% globally ranked business and leadership podcast fueled by curiosity, performance, and a deep fascination with the psychology behind great leadership.I’m a book nerd, a bit of a control enthusiast, and someone who believes that success is built as much internally as it is externally.On this podcast, we go beyond strategy. We explore the real conversations behind leadership, the decisions, the pressure, the growth, and the personal development required to execute at the highest level.We share the highs and lows and everything in between… because building something meaningful will stretch you in ways nothing else can.My hope is that something you hear resonates deeply, challenges how you think, and reminds you that you’re not in this alone.I believe that a rising tide raises all ships and I invite you along in this journey to Evoke Greatness!
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Mar 28, 2023 • 32min
Jenn Drummond: On Her Way to be the First Female to Ever Complete the Seven Second Summits
Send us Fan MailJenn Drummond is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, mom of 7 kiddos, host of the podcast “Take a break with Jen Drummond”, and mountain climbing phenom who is 1 peak away from becoming the first female to ever complete the seven second summits, the second highest points on each continent. In this episode she shares:· How an accident in 2018 would change the course of her life.· Advice she would give to someone who has a massive climb between them and their goal.· What her non-negotiable habits and routines are.· How she controls her focus so as to not shift into fear and be limited during her climbs.· What it means to be “breakproof”.· How being an athlete and having a strong mindset lends to being successful in climbs and life in general.· What she goes through, emotionally, in the process of writing letters to each of her children before a big climb in case something should happen and she doesn’t make it home.· What the most defining moment has been in all of her climbs so far.· What type of resistance, if any, that she experiences as a woman mountain climber.· What she hopes to achieve, create, or contribute before she goes.Check out Jenn’s website to find out more about her and the Vertical 40 Challenge. Follow her on IG to see lots of really cool footage of her adventures. https://jenndrummond.com/https://www.instagram.com/breakproof.jenn/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/ A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Mar 21, 2023 • 50min
Interview with...my Mom by Guest Host Nate Randle: A little sneak peak into the life of Momma Jo (as Nate lovingly refers to her)
Send us Fan MailThis episode has Nate Randle taking over the mic and interviewing my Mom. He had been very insistent for months that I needed to get her on. That morphed into him taking over and she was here for it!In this episode she shares:What her childhood was like (spoiler alert...it was bad).How the woman who was hired to help care for she and her siblings would become one of her biggest mentors in life.What her proudest moments were as a single parent.Why she feels like God is always present in our journey.How she got into the prison system (as a guard).How she was a part of changing the rules to get the same equitable retirement as the rest of law enforcement.Some wild stories from the career she spent 20+ years in and retired from.Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Mar 10, 2023 • 33min
Evoke Greatness in Your People: Guest Episode on the Compete Everyday Podcast
Send us Fan MailI recently had the opportunity to be on the Compete Everyday Podcast with my buddy Jake Thompson. Executive Leadership Coach Sonnie Linebarger joins the show to discuss the importance of empathy for leaders, the importance of being a curious learner, and how to evoke greatness in your leaders.A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Mar 3, 2023 • 10min
Hitting the UN-subscribe button on peoples opinions
Send us Fan MailThis is a quick PSA for anyone who is feeling like you need to let go of those people or things that are no longer serving you.Take inventory of who is pouring into you and who is draining you.YOU get to choose who speaks into you AND at what volume. Choose wisely.Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Feb 24, 2023 • 49min
Antonia Hock: Global Keynote Speaker, Thought Leader & World Renowned Expert in Customer and Employee Experience
Send us Fan MailAntonia is a mountain climbing, Bronco driving Maverick who blazes her own trails. She is the former Global Head of the Ritz Carlton Leadership Center who felt drawn to put her own bold, authentic, and unapologetic spin on the wide world of consulting and is now the Founder & CEO for Antonia JA Hock and Associates. In this episode, she shares:· How companies who want to capitalize on the decline of customer experience can disrupt in our current environment.· How the internal customer experience can be disrupted.· Her advice for someone who may just be beginning their career and why they may need to step into finding and amplifying their voice.· How she leans into uncomfortability in order to continue growing.· Why a “Maverick” may not always mesh well within a team.· Something others value that she doesn’t.· Ways she pours into and invests in her team to help them maintain a high level of performance.· Why other well intentioned companies cannot create sustainable results like the Chick-Fil-A’s of the world.· What one of her most powerful lessons has been.· What she hopes to leave as her legacy in experiencing a full and robust life.Make sure to connect with Antonia on LinkedIn and check out her awesome hiking adventures in IG. To learn more about her company visit the website. All links below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonia-hock/https://www.instagram.com/antoniahock/https://antoniahock.com/homeAdvertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Feb 17, 2023 • 59min
Cord Sachs: CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer for Fireseeds & Wildsparq
Send us Fan MailCord is a purpose drive, servant hearted leader who has woven a philosophy of "board room to family room" within his companies. With an incredibly high caliber team it is clear that his leadership and the culture he has crafted are why they are where they are and love what they do. In this episode, he shares:· The point in his life when he began focusing on cultivating a deep sense of community and culture.· Some of the powerful lessons he learned from his mentors along the way.· How his company is able to recruit and retain some of the best talent on the market.· What he uses as a reminder to keep the important areas of his life in order.· How he navigates being a CEO, husband, father of 6, coach for his kids sports, an elder in his church.· How he pours into and invests in his team.· What advice he would give to a leader who may be looking to create a shift in their company culture.· How he developed the framework of: Body, Being, Balance, and Business and how it translates to multiple areas of his life.Check out both companies below:https://wildsparq.com/https://www.fireseeds.com/Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Feb 10, 2023 • 40min
Dr. Jennie Byrne: Physician Leader, Entrepreneur & Author of "Work Smart: Use Your Brain and Behavior to Master the Future of Work"
Send us Fan MailI had an AMAZING time speaking with Jennie on all things brain and behavior…which is selfishly a topic I LOVE to talk and learn all about.In this episode, she shares:· How she got to this latest version of evolution in her journey.· What she means when she says the “secret sauce” is a mix of expertise and empathy.· What she hopes most for someone to take away from her book.· Some of the powerful lessons she learned in the process of writing her book.· When she first made the distinction that corporate culture was designed to function like an assembly line.· Why the experience of giving and receiving excellent care matters to her.· What she means when referring to the “parallel process”…(may blow your mind like it did for me)· What “time confetti” is and how we can minimize it.· What instrument she plays in a rock band.Make sure to connect with Jennie on LinkedIn as she has some great content! Also pick up a copy of her book on Amazon. Links to connect are below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne/https://www.amazon.com/Work-Smart-Behavior-Master-Future-ebook/dp/B0BRR6QPM1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BYW46T8U3QON&keywords=jennie+byrne&qid=1676004286&sprefix=jennie+byrn%2Caps%2C297&sr=8-1http://www.drjenniebyrne.com/Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Feb 3, 2023 • 40min
Claude Silver: Chief Heart Officer for VaynerMedia, Optimistic Rebel & Certifiable Bad Ass
Send us Fan MailEverybody knows Claude Silver as the Chief Heart Officer for VaynerMedia, but my intention was to dive a little deeper than your "typical" interview. Listen in as we go deep right out of the gates.In this episode, she shares:· When it became a distinction to lead differently than the rest of the world.· How her lens has changed over the course of the last 3 years in how she views the human experience.· What her guidance would be for leaders who may not be experientially mature yet.· How she handles dealing with people who are committed to misunderstanding her.· What her hopes are for her daughters, Shalom and Edison’s, future.· The non-negotiables part of her day.· What surprises her most about human resilience.· What she does to stretch herself out of comfortability.· What you can do to intricately shift a culture or create change.· What she hopes to create, achieve, or contribute before her time on earth is done.I was filled with gratitude as Claude showed up with such beautiful grace and open energy for this interview. She is actively working to make this world a better place, one person and heart at a time. Make sure to go check her out and connect with her on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/https://www.claudesilver.com/https://vaynermedia.com/Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jan 27, 2023 • 52min
Javelin Guidry: Founder of WP3 Sports & Author of Amazon #1 New Book Best Seller "Warrior Parent Playbook"
Send us Fan MailJavelin Guidry is a husband, father, coach, speaker and founder of WP3 Sports. He's the author of Amazon #1 New Book Best Seller Warrior Parent Playbook: Utilizing Sports to Empower Children to Live in Greatness. Founder of WP3 Sports, which offers programs, courses and speaking engagements to transform the lives of adolescents and parents through a holistic sports experience that includes parent engagement, character and leadership development, confidence and life skills building. Their mission statement is: “Equip, Empower, and Inspire young people to Live in Greatness every day!” He's been a football and life/mentor coach for high school student athletes since 2018. The pillars of his life are faith, family, coaching and sports! In this episode, Javelin shares:· How his career started out in IT and morphed into entrepreneurship and transforming the lives of adolescents and parents.· What caused he and his Wife to be incredibly intentional in how they raised their family and lived their lives…always raising the bar.· How his faith is woven into the very fabric of his life.· Why teen and youth mental health is such a big area of focus in his work.· How he feels social media is impacting our youth.· What the term “crafting arrows” means to him and how he infuses it into all he does.· How he defines greatness.I encourage all parents and/or leaders to put this on replay for a weekly sermon…especially during the challenging times. He offers some sage advice in how to build a strong foundation. Make sure to pick up a copy of his book and connect with him to learn more. All links are listed below. ***Javelin has a very generous offer for our listeners: 50% off his 8-week program for teams. Just mention you heard it on the Evoke Greatness podcast!https://linktr.ee/javelinguidryhttps://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Parent-Playbook-Utilizing-Greatness/dp/1735931403#:~:text=About%20the%20Author-,JAVELIN%20M.,young%20athletes%20and%20their%20parents Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Beard Hedger Pro Kit", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness

Jan 20, 2023 • 44min
Keri Lamont: VP of Client Experience, Servant Leader & Special Needs Mom
Send us Fan MailKeri has had an amazing career in the healthcare space that has spanned almost 3 decades. In that time, she has gone from a patient advocate to home care operator to client facing services in technology, bringing with her a compassionate heart and the desire to provide exceptional service.In this episode Keri shares:· The most pivotal points in her almost 3 decades in healthcare.· How she has been shaped while going through hard things.· The incredible lessons her special needs daughter has taught her.· What drew her to her current role in healthcare tech.· What she values about being a part of the Axxess team.· Details about Axxess’s A.G.I.L.E. leadership event in April.· How she and her husband collaboratively and intentionally created a “modern lifestyle”.· Why being a member of I.D.E.A.L. is important to her.· What role faith plays in her life.· Advice she would give her younger self.Make sure to connect with Keri on LinkedIn and check out the AGILE leadership event being put on by Axxess, April 17-19th in Dallas, Tx. Links belowhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-lamont/https://www.axxess.com/agile/Advertisements:Support for this episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED, the best in personal grooming. MANSCAPED is offering "The Performance Package", a gift that is packed with goodies. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SONNIE20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://www.manscaped.com/Go to https://blendjet.com/ and use code sonnie12 to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout http://zen.ai/sonnie12 A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness


