Everybody Pulls The Tarp

This week Andrew talks with Executive & Leadership Coach Shayna Bergman. Shayna is an expert in helping parents in leadership and executive roles reach their full potential. In this conversation, Shayna shares what she's learned the past 20 years helping high-potential leaders and executives grow their careers. You'll hear Shayna's advice on overcoming the biggest challenges leaders face, how to know when to keep going versus when to pivot, and so much more. Shayna also shares a life-changing lesson she learned as a kid in the back of her family’s 1985 Oldsmobile Station Wagon. It's a powerful reminder that you never know when someone else is watching, listening, and looking for a little spark to put them on the path to uncovering their full potential. Hearing all of Shayna's advice might be the spark you need to get wherever it is you want to go. Show Highlights:(2:55) - Challenges for modern leaders(3:41) - Identifying your dreams and goals(4:58) - Knowing when to pivot(5:08) - Defining success(6:29) - Pivoting your mindset(7:06) - Your power of choice(8:21) - More success with less stress(8:41) - Clarifying your career goals(11:55) - Juggling personal and professional tasks(12:05) - Context switching(14:50) - Finding your table pounders(16:12) - Taking small, brave micro-steps(17:27) - Being vulnerable(19:41) - "Today Me, Tomorrow You" Framework(20:05) - Creating a healthy environment for others(22:01) - Finding career and personal growth opportunities (24:04) - Failure as a success tool(28:34) - Why Shayna got into coaching(31:37) - Leaning into passions & finding your purposeCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks with Olympic swimmer Regan Smith. Regan is just 20 years old and fresh off winning 3 Olympic medals at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Last month, Regan announced her decision to leave Stanford University after just one year and officially turn pro. Regan shares how she’s learned to trust her instincts and know when to pivot. She calls herself a “work in progress” and you’ll hear all about the techniques and mindsets Regan uses to continuously improve in a sport where fractions of a second make all the difference. Regan’s wisdom is well beyond her years and this conversation is filled with lessons you can apply to anything. Most importantly, it's a reminder that the time is always right to bet on yourself and go for the gold.Show Highlights:(2:30) - Difficult decision to leave Stanford(4:05) - Finding systems that work for you(6:00) - Managing up(8:01) - Decision to work with Bob Bowman(9:40) - Driving incremental improvement(11:53) - Setting priorities and focus areas(13:35) - Building momentum(14:45) - Mental skills(15:05) - Role of positive self-talk(16:02) - Rebuilding confidence(16:24) - Controlling the moment(18:20) - Planning for Paris 2024(22:56) - Measuring success(25:00) - Regan's mission to give backCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks to Tom Hassell. Tom is the president at Life is Good, a lifestyle apparel brand on a mission to spread the power of optimism. The company has achieved extraordinary success and grown to become a $150 million brand—all while not losing sight of its greater mission. Andrew asks Tom all about Life is Good’s creative process, how the company balances its corporate and community initiatives, and for advice on how to lead with speed and adaptability. You’ll also hear what Tom and his team did when the company couldn’t find enough staff to run its production center. You guessed it—they pulled the tarp.Show Highlights:(2:33) - The spirit of optimism(2:53) - Taking on diverse challenges(3:15) - Saying yes to new opportunities(4:05) - Life is Good growth story(6:10) - Avoiding toxic positivity(7:15) - Becoming more optimistic(8:05) - Process improvement(9:50) - Creative process(12:22) - Role of speed and adaptability(16:46) - Overcoming staffing shortage(20:01) - Impact of playing different roles(23:36) - Fuel stories(24:19) - Core valuesCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks with Jenna Bandy. Jenna has amassed newfound fame and over 1 million TikTok followers with entertaining videos of her basketball trick shots and other unique, inspiring content. Jenna is also a Guinness World Record holder but this conversation is about far more than world records, basketball trick shots, and social media content. You’ll hear how a recent encounter with a young fan inspired Jenna to double down on her efforts to motivate and inspire others. She peeled back the curtain on her life as one of the most productive content creators in her industry—and explained why she believes life is about going above and beyond to serve others. Jenna’s story is an important reminder that every single one of us has the ability to change people’s lives. Show Highlights:2:20 - Becoming a content creator2:55 - Career transition3:05 - First viral content4:47 - Creating new ideas5:10 - Being competitive5:15 - Breaking a Guinness World Record7:40 - Creative process9:10 - Winning $100K10:18 - Adjusting to newfound fame11:34 - Life as an entrepreneur15:20 - Thinking beyond the transaction16:40 - Being inspired by a young fan18:50 - Growing mentally, physically, & fiscally20:28 - Challenging norms21:30 - Overcoming adversity24:23 - Why Jenna’s inspired to pull the tarpCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks with New York Rangers legend and Stanley Cup Champion Mike Richter. Mike is a 3x NHL All-Star and won over 300 games. In 1994, Mike’s extraordinary consistency, acrobatic saves, and timely heroics helped lead the Rangers to the team’s first Stanley Cup championship in 54 years. In this conversation, Mike shares the mindsets and processes that made him one of hockey's all-time great goaltenders and discusses how he applies the same skills today as a business and community leader. Mike also gives Andrew a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest moments in New York sports history—his iconic penalty shot save on Pavel Bure in the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals. This conversation is filled with lessons to help you improve your focus, navigate pressure, and perform your best when it counts. Show Highlights:3:51 - Mike's childhood 6:25 - Goaltending is a game within a game6:48 - Setting a high standard7:40 - Leadership lessons from Mark Messier8:35 - Balancing personal focus and team success9:51 - Andrew's memories watching Mike 10:26 - Developing and maintaining focus11:34 - Role of meditation and mindset13:22 - Consistency 14:16 - Life after hockey15:05 - Little things that make a big impact15:37 - Mindset and approach16:47 - Staying present in the moment19:20 - 1994 Stanley Cup Finals19:49 - Penalty shot save on Pavel Bure23:26 - Role at Brightcore Energy23:41 - Decision to go back to school24:00 - Studying at Yale University26:52 - Transition from hockey to business30:11 - Personal discipline32:48 - Important work is not easyCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks with Jennifer Moss, a world renowned international speaker and expert on workplace wellness and happiness.  Jennifer is the author of the book The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It and her first book Unlocking Happiness at Work was named the UK Business Book of the Year. With burnout and stress at record-levels, Andrew and Jennifer explore what leaders can do to prevent burnout and create organizations that are healthier, happier, and more productive.  Jennifer shared bold strategies and actionable advice that will help you better serve those around you. Show Highlights:2:01 - Why there's more burnout than ever3:05 - How to identify burnout4:51 - Creating accountability5:52 - Managing burnout6:42 - Root causes of burnout7:15 - What leaders can do to solve burnout issue7:30 - The invisible pressure to perform9:17 - Burnout prevention10:10 - Work/life balance12:22 - Role of empathy in leadership14:43 - Meeting fatigue16:01 - Productivity17:50 - Impact of high employee turnover21:57 - Motivating young professionals28:02 - Future of work and meetings29:18 - Harmonious passion vs. obsessive passionCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks with new Kansas State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jerome Tang. Before joining Kansas State earlier this year, Jerome spent 19 seasons with Baylor as an assistant and associate head coach. He helped lead Baylor to an NCAA National Championship in 2021 and two consecutive Big 12 regular season titles in 2021 and 2022. As you'll hear in this conversation, when Jerome interviewed for the job at Baylor nearly 20 years ago he had just $10.81 to his name. His story is all about relentless determination, a can-do spirit, and a commitment above all else to serve others. This conversation is filled with timeless lessons to help you win the day and get on the road to achieving your most ambitious goals. Show Highlights:2:14 - Getting started at K State3:16 - Interviewing for job at Baylor3:25 - Turning $10.81 into a dream4:47 - Selling your vision to others6:34 - Recruiting approach6:55 - Developing the whole person7:29 - Role of Jerome's parents9:46 - Benefits of serving in multi-faceted roles10:30 - Learning from others11:16 - Balancing person over production11:46 - Creating work/life balance12:52 - Serving as a role model14:51 - Coach Tang's 3 "Non-Negotiables"19:23 - Building a consistent winner21:11 - Adapting communication styles22:10 - Creating a team environment22:43 - Impact of NIL and transfer portal23:31 - Building personal relationships24:55 - LeadershipCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks with professional footballer Matt Smith. At age 18, Matt was released from a football training program and thought that might signal the end of his chances to play professionally. He was interviewing for jobs in business and playing semi-pro football when things started to click. He had a red-hot 6 months at the semi-pro level and signed his first professional football contract. Today, Matt plays for Salford City and has scored over 100 goals in his professional career.  He is also an avid angel investor and passionate about helping startup founders build game-changing businesses. Matt's story is a masterclass in the value of relentless work ethic, following your passions, and believing in yourself. This conversation will help you maximize your potential in anything. Show Highlights:2:22 - Getting cut from training program at age 183:02 - Meeting with Paul Dickov4:08 - Power of hard work and enthusiasm6:14 - Overcoming "talent gap"8:30 - First professional contract8:45 - Mental side of professional sport10:31 - Overcoming imposter syndrome12:56 - Role of data & analytics in sport13:45 - Maintaining human element 16:37 - What makes great teams17:27 - Evolving as a leader17:55 - Learning from other leaders19:12 - Angel investing22:13 - "Getting your plates spinning"22:21 - Networking23:19 - Experience getting an MBA24:33 - Identifying startup founders to invest in27:10 - Making sacrifices to achieve successCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

Jeffrey Douville is a global supply chain and logistics executive with over 35 years of experience leading logistics teams in the U.S. Army and various commercial industries. Today, Jeff is the Director of Global Logistics for Stanley Black & Decker. The company has more than 60,000 employees, over $15B in revenue, and is the largest tool company in the world.  Jeff joined the company in February 2020 to lead global logistics just as the COVID-19 pandemic started wreaking havoc on supply chains all over the world. Andrew asks Jeff about his career in the U.S. Army and what he learned about leadership, teamwork, productivity, and commitment to a greater purpose. Jeff also discusses his transition from the military to the private sector—and his experience leading a complex, global team through some of the most disruptive times in history. This episode was recorded live at a virtual event for Penn State University’s Smeal College of Business on April 19, 2022. Show Highlights:2:30 - Why Jeff joined the US Army3:17 - Luck and listening to the right advice4:08 - Jeff's early days in US Army5:17 - Power of diversity7:25 - Standards and shared sacrifice9:30 - Role of ROTC programs 11:10 - Leadership12:55 - First you have to lead yourself14:28 - Learning from others with more experience15:17 - Deciding to be a leader19:07 - Nick Saban practice story20:20 - Communication in the military21:41 - Commander's intent31:10 - Jeff's role at Stanley Black & Decker35:00 - Impact of COVID-19 on global supply chain36:25 - Leading through disruption42:24 - Professional development44:14 - Honor and integrityCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!

This week Andrew talks with David Flink. David is the Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer of Eye to Eye, a national nonprofit on a mission to help students with learning differences. At a young age, David was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD.  In 1998, while a student at Brown University, David set out to build a support network to help young people just like him. He organized a group of Brown University students with learning differences and the group volunteered their time at a local elementary school. Since then, David and his team have built Eye to Eye into a national movement of college students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities mentoring similar identifying elementary and middle-school students. David’s story is a powerful reminder that anyone committed to making a difference can change the world. His story is inspiring and filled with lessons for us all. Show Highlights:3:14 - Launching Eye to Eye while a student at Brown University4:22 - From humble beginnings to a national movement5:19 - Connecting through similar experiences6:38 - Finding a network of supporters10:12 - Organizing community events12:05 - Learning from mistakes13:00 - Bringing your full self to a cause13:08 - Running the first fundraiser from David's apartment14:40 - "Build no statues" leadership17:25 - Keys to successful hiring and scaling a team21:23 - Bringing together young people for good25:16 - Changing a common narrative26:02 - David's missionCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!