Everybody Pulls The Tarp

This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation from August 2022 with Kansas State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jerome Tang. At the time, Jerome was just a few months into the job as head coach at Kansas State. It was his first head coaching job at the collegiate level & the team was coming off three consecutive losing seasons. Since then, a lot has happened & Jerome had a remarkable first year on the job. He was named the 2023 Naismith National Coach of the Year after leading Kansas State to a record-setting season & an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. This conversation is filled with so many timeless lessons to help you win the day & achieve your most ambitious goals.*** NEW EPISODES RETURN JANUARY 4TH ***Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro4:05 - Early days at K-State4:48 - Getting job at Baylor5:05 - Dinner with Scott Drew7:46 - Recruiting9:24 - Childhood11:53 - “This is a people business”13:13 - Lessons from Dave Aranda13:37 - Lessons from Navy Seals16:38 - Jerome’s “non-negotiables”19:34 - Toughness & consistency24:07 - Building cohesive team27:47 - Leadership** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew re-shares his conversation from August 2021 with University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart. Courtney just kicked off her 5th season at UNC and 17th as a head coach. She’s led her team to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Sweet Sixteen in 2022. Prior to her time at UNC, Courtney was the head coach at Princeton University where she completely transformed the program. In 2015, she led Princeton to a 30-0 season and was named the 2015 Naismith National Coach of the Year. Fortune Magazine also named Courtney one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders. This conversation is filled with timeless lessons about leadership, coaching, & success — that apply to sports, business, & everyday life. ** NEW EPISODES RETURN JANUARY 4TH **Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro2:19 - Helping others grow3:54 - Courtney’s childhood4:41 - Helping others see potential5:53 - Taking career risks6:48 - Thinking about life in chapters9:07 - Building your inner scorecard11:01 - Leading by example11:19 - Blending science & communication14:50 - Staying consistent16:09 - Recruiting a well-rounded team16:59 - Balancing individual needs and team17:55 - Goal-setting process22:05 - Building grit27:13 - Living up to high standards ** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with Dr. Cassie Holmes. Cassie is an award-winning teacher & researcher on time & happiness. She’s the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller & Amazon Best Book of 2022 “Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most”.  Cassie’s ground-breaking research shows that even small changes in how we spend our time can have a massive impact on our happiness & well-being. In this conversation, Cassie discusses her powerful research & shares tips everyone can utilize to feel less overwhelmed, more present, & greater happiness. You’ll hear actionable ideas on when to take pictures vs. when to live in the moment, how to turn routines into memorable rituals, the power of random acts of kindness, & so much more. Show Highlights: 0:00 - Intro3:17 - What is happiness5:16- Impact of how we spend our time5:47 - Why 46% of Americans feel “time poor”7:14 - Role of technology9:21 - The optimal amount of free time13:54 - Being more intentional15:42 - Burnout21:09 - Protecting free time22:05 - How to structure free time23:38 - Random acts of kindness25:25 - Creating a sense of agency27:23 - Taking photos vs. living in the moment31:23 - Ordinary vs. extraordinary experiences32:56 - Turning routines into rituals33:25 - Role of family traditions ** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin. In 2000, Julia landed a job as a reporter at Fortune Magazine to cover the business community — without a single economics or accounting class on her college transcript. Since then, she’s had a powerful impact on the business media world. Julia has been an on-air reporter for CNBC since 2006 and has interviewed many of the world’s most powerful executives & entrepreneurs. Julia is also the author of the book “When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, & What We Can Learn From Them”. Her book is a deep dive on what Julia calls “odds-defying leadership” female leaders utilize to power some of the world’s most innovative & successful companies. In this conversation, Andrew & Julia explore her career & actionable lessons on high-impact leadership, the power of asking questions, turning your “outsider” perspective into an advantage, & so much more.  This conversation is a roadmap all of us can utilize to achieve more success in any personal or professional endeavor. Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(2:41) - Julia’s childhood(3:05) - Growth through challenges(5:08) - “Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions”(7:50) - Early career (11:44) - Research process & organizing ideas(15:15) - Power of apprenticeship opportunities(19:06) - Julia’s book and research process(21:02) - Challenges for women raising venture capital(24:33) - Leadership lessons from top-performing execs(27:41) - How Katrina Lake became a “talent magnet”(31:36) - Vulnerability(33:47) - Gratitude & patience(36:17) - Growth mindset** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & US Women’s National Team soccer legend Aly Wagner. Following her remarkable playing career, Aly brought her passion & tireless work ethic to the broadcast booth & business community.  In 2018, Aly made history as the first woman ever to call a men's FIFA World Cup match — and this past summer served as the lead analyst for Fox’s broadcast of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Now, she’s also a co-founding member & co-chair of the NWSL expansion team Bay FC after securing a record-setting investment from global investment firm Sixth Street as the team's lead institutional investor. Andrew & Aly explore her journey to the top of the soccer world, her plans to make Bay FC an iconic global brand, & so much more. This conversation is filled with powerful lessons from Aly’s work in sports, media, & business that everyone can learn from. Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(2:31) - Kristine Lilly’s orange slice story(3:06) - Aly’s childhood(3:55) - The relationship with the ball(5:24) - Consistency(9:50) - Aly’s work ethic(12:44) - Teamwork(16:05) - Reshaping soccer broadcasts(17:02) - Getting into broadcasting(17:57) - Research & preparation process(23:01) - Vision for Bay FC(25:27) - Securing investors in Bay FC(26:02) - Sixth Street’s record-setting investment(29:44) - Resilience(31:24) - Playing the “long game”** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with former Chief White House Speechwriter Cody Keenan. Cody went from a campaign intern in Chicago to President Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter at the White House. Post-presidency, the two continued to collaborate and today Cody is a sought after expert on politics, communication, & current affairs. Cody is also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America." In this conversation, Cody shares what it’s like to get feedback on your work from Barack Obama — and how to “manage up” when your boss is the President of the United States. You’ll also hear powerful lessons on how to grow your career, navigate times of crisis, communicate ideas that stand the test of time, & more. This episode is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to work alongside a U.S. President and shape the ideas & moments forever cemented in our history books. Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(2:47) - Cody’s childhood(3:49) - Reading as a kid(7:15) - Interning for Senator Ted Kennedy(9:31) - Powerful early career feedback(13:49) - “I’ll always be a career staffer”(14:48) - Getting into speechwriting(16:27) - Joining Obama campaign(16:48) - Preparing to be Obama’s speechwriter(17:52) - Meeting President Obama for the first time(20:16) - Planning for Presidential speeches(21:52) - Getting edits from President Obama (23:10) - “For him it was like sheet music”(26:18) - Managing up to the President(29:05) - Life lessons from President Obama(30:53) - Communication lessons from jazz music(32:46) - Cody’s bestselling book(38:50) - Chicago Cubs White House visit** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with former US Air Force fighter pilot Michelle “MACE” Curran. Michelle spent 13 years as a fighter pilot in the US Air Force. Flying under her pilot callsign “MACE”, she flew F-16s in combat missions in Europe, Asia, & the Middle East. From 2019 to 2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds — and became only the 2nd woman to fly the Lead Solo in the Thunderbirds demonstration since the team’s creation in 1953. In this conversation, you’ll hear actionable lessons on how to turn curiosity into progress, get more comfortable making mistakes, maximize your learning from past experiences, & so much more. If you are ready to power your personal & professional journey to new heights — then this conversation is for you.Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(2:14) - First time in airplane(3:20) - Adventuring as a kid(5:35) - Role of Michelle’s parents(7:05) - Decision to go to ROTC(8:54) - Blending curiosity & discipline(10:16) - “Forget this FBI thing, I want to fly jets”(11:31) - Becoming a fighter pilot(14:52) - Learning to fly F-16(15:26) - Learning complex things(16:54) - Learning from mistakes(17:44) - Adapting your approach(21:58) - Debrief process(22:38) - Incremental improvement(23:22) - “Not all mistakes are created equal”(27:12) - Overcoming imposter syndrome(27:57) - What motivates Michelle now** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with New York Times & international bestselling author Madeline Martin. Madeline is the author of over 40 historical fiction & romance novels. After reading a book during her maternity leave, Madeline became inspired to write her own book as well. From there, she joined a local writers club & spent years immersing herself in the writing craft. Since then, she’s become one of the most successful & prolific authors in her genre. In this conversation, Madeline shares a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process & writing workflow. She also details her exhaustive research process & the quarterly goal-setting framework that’s helped her publish over 40 books in 15 years. This conversation is filled with lessons anyone can utilize to develop a new skill & become a more powerful storyteller. Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(3:13) - Love of books(4:01) - “I’ve always had stories in my head”(6:31) - Starting journey as writer(7:02) - Joining local writer’s group(8:54) - Developing as writer(9:58) - Pacing a story(10:19) - Creating great characters(11:30) - “Save the cat” moments(14:46) - Quarterly goal-setting process(16:12) - 10 months of research per book(21:34) - Creating an outline(23:57) - Professional development(25:02) - Getting feedback(29:23) - Most important skill ** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew welcomes Fordham University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Urgo back to the show. In his first year as a head coach, Keith led Fordham to its best season in over 30 years and was named the 2023 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year. Under Keith’s leadership, Fordham’s historic Rose Hill arena went from an often quiet, near-empty building to a packed house — with ticket lines snaking around campus & one of the loudest, most passionate student sections in the US. In this conversation, you’ll hear actionable lessons to help you grow as a leader, focus on what you can control, energize communities around a common cause, & so much more. This episode will help you transform the organizations, teams, & communities you love into the very best versions of themselves. Show Highlights: (0:00) - Intro(4:10) - Creating early success(5:13) - Building continuity(5:54) - Getting others to buy-in (8:31) - Transition from assistant to head coach(8:44) - Balancing competing time demands(11:27) - Why a head coach is like a CEO(13:47) - Passion vs. emotion(15:58) - Focusing on the present(16:24) - Transforming Fordham basketball culture(21:01) - Getting aligned with stakeholders(25:04) - Keith’s trailblazing mentality(27:01) - Tarp pulling philosophy(30:57) - “Greatest honor of my life”(34:46) - “Where would you rather be” message(39:27) - Power of EPTT platform** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

This week Andrew talks with newly retired pro footballer & former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley. Tom joined Manchester United when he was 12 years old — and went on to have a successful pro football career that spanned 15 years & included winning a Premier League title in 2013. In July, Tom announced his retirement due to injuries at just 33 years old and now he’s ready to climb the ladder again — this time as a coach. In this conversation, Tom shares powerful lessons he learned about leadership, teamwork, & success during his time at Manchester United and other elite football clubs. You’ll hear actionable ideas on how to grow outside your comfort zone, develop a winning mindset, & more. This episode is filled with career & life lessons everyone can apply. Show Highlights: (0:00) - Intro(2:36) - Tom’s childhood(4:31) - Managing pressure(6:09) - Manchester United experience(7:23) - Staying patient(11:11) - Growing through discomfort(14:53) - Great teams vs. good teams(15:05) - Why Manchester United is so successful(16:58) - Winning Premier League title(20:20) - Accountability(24:50) - Transition from player to coach(26:17) - Relationship between veterans & younger players(28:10) - Creating your own luck** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter