Everybody Pulls The Tarp

This week Andrew talks with Cayce Lynch. Cayce is the Administrative Partner at Tyson & Mendes, a national civil litigation law firm. After law school, Cayce sent a cold e-mail to Tyson & Mendes co-founder Bob Tyson. Cayce aced her interview, was offered an entry level position, & has since worked her way up the ladder. Today, Cayce is the firm’s Administrative Partner. She’s led the firm to unprecedented growth & innovation — helping more than double the firm's size since her promotion to partner in 2017. In this conversation, Andrew & Cayce explore her career & success secrets. You’ll hear actionable lessons on creating your own opportunities, optimizing decision making, & so much more. This episode will get you ready to take bold action, write that email you’ve been afraid to send, & power your journey to new heights. Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(2:59) - Law school in Hawaii(4:42) - Hawaiian culture(6:05) - Analyzing issues(6:52) - Writing for unique audiences(9:37) - Overcoming perfectionism(12:14) - Launching career with cold e-mail(19:20) - Impact of “getting in the weeds”(22:33) - Fighting imposter syndrome(25:16) - Optimizing decisions(26:20) - Maintaining perspective** 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 journalist & author Polina Marinova Pompliano. Polina spent 5 years at Fortune where she wrote over 1,300 articles — and served as author & editor of Term Sheet, Fortune’s industry-leading newsletter on venture capital, private equity, and corporate dealmaking. Today, Polina is the founder of The Profile, a media company that features longform profiles of successful people and companies. She is also the author of the new book “Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power The World’s Most Successful People”. In this conversation, Andrew & Polina dive deep into her favorite findings from years of studying top performers  — and explore how all of us can apply these lessons to our own lives. Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(2:45) - Learning through stories(4:54) - Learning through people(5:17) - Consuming well-rounded content(7:21) - Lessons from author Danielle Steele(10:50) - Learning instead of idolizing(14:01) - Polina’s decision to leave Fortune(15:26) - Building a powerful personal brand(17:32) - Betting on yourself(21:35) - Creating moments of elective hardship(25:14) - Leadership lessons from Spotify’s Daniel Ek(29:13) - Business of Taylor Swift(29:59) - Doing things that don’t scale(31:26) - “Slow bake” vs microwave growth(33:04) - Who Polina would like to write a biography on(34:41) - Building a legacy(36:13) - Lessons Polina models for her daughter(37:41) - Creating trust** 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 Los Angeles Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler. In 2021 & 2022, Austin led the NFL in total touchdowns and established himself as one of the NFL’s top players. Despite his success, Austin’s path has never been easy or assumed. Barely recruited out of high school, Austin played Division II college football for Western Colorado University. In 2017, the LA Chargers signed Austin as an undrafted free agent — and the rest is history. Off the field he launched the Austin Ekeler Foundation and is the founder of Eksperience, a new fan engagement platform.  Andrew & Austin sat down just days before the start of the 2023 NFL season to explore Austin’s journey from undrafted free agent to one of the NFL’s biggest stars. This conversation is filled with powerful lessons to help you make the most of every opportunity — personally & professionally.Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(3:05) - Childhood working on ranch(4:40) - Finding joy & appreciation in your job(5:08) - Growth mindset(6:10) - Youth football(8:26) - Building a 26 mile fence(9:10) - Influence of Austin’s mother(12:33) - College experience(15:55) - Integrating passions & goals(19:31) - Differentiating yourself (21:20) - Leading NFL in touchdowns(21:40) - Continuous growth (24:01) - Optimizing small details(25:25) - Taking on diverse experiences(27:19) - Power of community & connection(31:57) - Austin’s long-term vision ** 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 Brijesh Patel — the Associate Athletic Director & Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University. Brijesh is the head strength & conditioning coach for the 2023 NCAA National Champion Quinnipiac University Men’s Ice Hockey team. Back in June, Andrew interviewed Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach Rand Pecknold to explore the team’s remarkable rise to the top of the college hockey world that captured the hearts of millions. It was during that conversation that Rand sang the praises of his colleague Brijesh Patel. In this week’s episode, Andrew sits down directly with Brijesh — to dive even deeper into the success secrets that powered Quinnipiac’s unprecedented rise to national champions. You’ll hear important lessons on building trust, improving self-awareness, building positive habits, & achieving peak performance. This conversation is filled with so many powerful & actionable ideas that apply far beyond the hockey rink. Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(5:06) - Reflecting on national championship(5:58) - Building trust(6:44) - Empowering others(7:58) - Understanding your purpose(9:04) - Developing a winning attitude(10:29) - Driving improvement(13:01) - Taking on too much(13:59) - Developing discipline(14:57) - Creating positive habits(16:29) - Inspiration vs. habits(19:10) - Attention to detail(23:53) - Creating ownership & awareness(27:55) - Stacking incremental improvements(30:15) - Improving body language (33:40) - Building strong connections with others** 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 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year Lynne Roberts. Lynne took over a struggling University of Utah Women's Basketball program in 2015 and has since engineered a remarkable turnaround. Last season, Lynne led the team to 27 wins and the program’s first NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance since 2006. In this conversation, Andrew & Lynne explore the mindsets, tools, & leadership philosophies powering her team’s success on and off the basketball court. Lynne highlights actionable coaching, leadership, & life lessons that will help you achieve ambitious goals, communicate more effectively, & so much more. Lynne also shares an important message everyone needs to hear about the power of going all-in on the present & making today the bigtime. Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(2:15) - Reflecting on recent success(3:00) - Surrounding yourself with the right people(4:36) - Lynne’s blue collar mentality(5:45) - Lynne’s childhood and upbringing(6:38) - Doing lots of different roles(8:24) - Lessons learned waitressing(10:06) - Setting priorities(10:50) - Incremental goals(11:22) - Setting tone for organization(13:58) - Managing criticism(15:30) - Giving players space to work(16:47) - Leading with “bumper rails”(18:04) - Improving decision making(19:02) - Creating culture of unselfishness(20:45) - Good, bad, ugly  (22:28) - Communicating feedback(25:25) - Managing emotion(27:59) - Being where your feet are** 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 P.F. Chang’s CEO Damola Adamolekun. Damola took over as CEO during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic — and led the company & its 20,000 team members through a variety of monumental strategic initiatives. In this conversation, Damola shares a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership mindsets & philosophies he put in action to power one of the world’s most iconic brands to new heights. You’ll hear actionable lessons on how to manage during times of disruption, communicate a clear vision, achieve quick wins to build momentum, & so much more. This episode will get you hungry to take on your next big challenge.  Programming Note: This conversation was recorded while Damola was still CEO at P.F. Chang’s prior to the recent announcement that he stepped down as CEO. Show Highlights: (2:30) - Decision to invest in P.F. Chang’s(3:25) - Current vs. potential(4:09) - Presenting investor pitch to John Paulson(4:31) - Extrapolating to what’s possible(6:38) - The power of being present(8:32) - Using challenges/crisis to galvanize(10:12) - Balancing parallel initiatives (10:59) - Changing perceptions(11:34) - Shifting mindset of an organization(13:45) - Building momentum through quick wins(14:23) - Restaurant operator going above & beyond(18:34) - Attention to detail (20:47) - Getting others excited about role(23:51) - Damola’s morning routine(24:38) - Starting your day with a conquest(26:27) - Creating positive habits(28:35) - Moving from Nigeria to US(30:22) - Damola’s inspiration** 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 Duke University Head Football Coach Mike Elko. In 2022, Mike was named ACC Coach of the Year — in just his first season at Duke. He took over a team that was 3-9 the previous season — and swiftly turned things around, leading Duke to a 9-4 record the following year. Andrew asks Mike about his career and the mindsets, tools, & leadership philosophies powering the turnaround he’s leading at Duke. You’ll hear actionable lessons on balancing competing priorities, communicating a clear vision, leading with authenticity, & so much more. This conversation is filled with powerful leadership & career lessons you can apply to anything.Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(1:50) - Turning things around at Duke(2:13) - First experience as head coach(2:25) - Tailoring your approach (2:35) - Building a Leadership Council(3:34) - Finding “quick wins”(4:43) - Prioritizing & compartmentalizing(6:19) - Balancing competing priorities(8:05) - Tarp pulling moments(9:29) - Mike’s leadership philosophy(9:37) - Communicating a clear vision(11:38) - Relatability(14:50) - Managing disruption(15:05) - Quality control & driving efficiency(17:40) - Two-way communication(19:14) - Thinking about the why(21:30) - Mike’s parents & childhood(23:46) - Power of coaching** 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 2x World Series Champion & 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. In 2000, Ben graduated high school and thought his baseball career was over.  Then, he dipped into his birthday money for $50 to attend a college tryout where he caught the attention of a college coach and landed a scholarship. He went on to become a 3x MLB All-Star and led both the Kansas City Royals & Chicago Cubs to historic World Series titles.  One of the most versatile & adaptable players of all-time, Ben played SS, 1B, 2B, 3B, & all 3 outfield positions. In this conversation, Andrew asks Ben about the mindsets, techniques, & philosophies that powered his journey into the baseball history books. Ben shares actionable ideas on increasing your self-belief, improving your focus, & maximizing your value by becoming more versatile. This conversation is filled with powerful life & career lessons that will help you achieve championship-level success in anything.Show Highlights: (0:00) - Intro(3:33) - 2015 World Series(4:04) - Growing up in small town(5:04) - College tryout(6:54) - Increasing self-belief(8:39) - Drawing inspiration from movies(10:02) - Power of underdog stories(11:27) - Building confidence(13:55) - Becoming more versatile(14:38) - Creating your own opportunities(15:37) - Joe Maddon(16:49) - Discipline & focus(18:21) - Developing new skills(18:58) - Transitioning between roles(21:41) - Focus & mindfulness(23:45) - Traits of champions(25:53) - World Series titles(27:47) - Letdown after success(29:02) - 2016 Cubs World Series(31:47) - Ben’s ‘Champion Forward’ program(32:49) - Finding motivation ** 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 Furman University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob Richey. In six seasons as head coach at Furman, Bob has amassed a .720 winning percentage which ranks in the top 15 among active Division 1 head coaches. In March, Bob took Furman to its first NCAA Tournament in 43 years — and the team upset fourth-ranked University of Virginia in the first round. This episode is about far more than basketball and is a deeply personal conversation about leadership, success, and the importance of building something that matters. Bob shares timeless lessons on turning adversity into opportunity, operating at the intersection of joy & urgency, and the power of stepping back to enjoy life’s big moments. This conversation is a stepping stone for anyone looking to achieve more success, fulfillment, & happiness in anything. Show Highlights:(0:00) - Intro(2:32) - Recent season(2:51) - Finding time to reflect(3:44) - Incremental steps to success(3:54) - Turning adversity into opportunity(5:47) - Building your leadership philosophy(7:37) - Enduring through challenges(8:24) - Speaking to team after tough loss(11:47) - Moving forward following adversity(13:12) - Hero’s journey(14:31) - Navigating conflict(15:05) - Win over UVA(18:05) - First experience at March Madness(19:28) - Intersection of joy & urgency(21:25) - Lewis Barbecue outing(23:50) - Not playing it safe(28:57) - Bob’s childhood(29:37) - Finding your purpose(36:46) - Finding more fulfillment** 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 2x Major League Pickleball MVP Lee Whitwell. In 2017, Lee’s friend bribed her to play in her first pickleball tournament in exchange for a six pack of beer. Since then, Lee has become one of the top ranked pickleballers in the US and was named Major League Pickleball’s MVP in 2021 and 2022. In this conversation, Andrew asks Lee about the mindsets & techniques powering her extraordinary success in the fastest growing sport in the US. This episode is filled with important life & career lessons that span far beyond pickleball. You’ll hear actionable lessons on learning new skills, adapting on the fly, & unlocking the power of joy to fast-track your success in anything. Show Highlights:(1:57) - Playing pickleball for first time(3:04) - Overcoming assumptions(3:23) - Learning a new skill(3:56) - Embracing differences(6:51) - Improving your focus(8:12) - Planning ahead(9:48) - Adapting on the fly(12:09) - Unlearning(14:07) - Teamwork & collaboration(20:08) - Playing relaxed but not careless(22:52) - Sustaining success(24:17) - Why pickleball is growing so fast(26:22) - Bringing communities together(27:16) - How pickleball can impact the world** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter