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Engaged and Athletic Leadership Podcast

Engaged and Athletic Leadership Podcast

By Dr. Jason Parker

Welcome to Engaged and Athletic podcast. The podcast where we seek to optimize leadership, learning & lifestyle in an effort to positively impact the world around us. Engaged means you are intentional, athletic means you are highly skilled and primed for the challenge. If that describes you or the leader you want to become, this is the podcast for you.
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Re-Creation Through Avocations

Engaged and Athletic Leadership PodcastAug 24, 2020

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Hear and Clear

Hear and Clear

This episode provides tips and tools on how to tap into wisdom from your inner self

Oct 02, 202220:19
Opps Not Obs

Opps Not Obs

In today's episode we discuss how Athletic Leaders can create opportunities and prevent obstacles for those whom they serve.

Sep 04, 202228:44
Promotion in the Profession w Brian Hinson

Promotion in the Profession w Brian Hinson

In this months episode we focus on how athletic leaders can attain promotion
Aug 01, 202221:34
Reinventing Your Role w Scott Garvis

Reinventing Your Role w Scott Garvis

Scott and I discuss owning your experience and opening your world to new possibilities.
Jul 16, 202243:39
NIAAA Pilot episode

NIAAA Pilot episode

NIAAA Podcast Pilot episode
Jul 04, 202219:53
R and R

R and R

We have to learn to embrace our responsibilities by recognizing they are tethered to our rights
Jun 18, 202224:04
Promotion in the Profession w William Fears

Promotion in the Profession w William Fears

Newly appointed OKC Douglas AD William Fears joins the show to talk about some initiatives he used to attain his latest promotion.
Sep 06, 202124:30
Selected, Protected, Expected

Selected, Protected, Expected

Recognize that getting to where we are is an incredible feat. Leverage that momentum to Lead Your Best!
Aug 22, 202115:03
Tools & Fuel

Tools & Fuel

In this episode we deep dive on the internal and external things we use to show up in a big way.
Apr 26, 202119:47
Stinking Thinking

Stinking Thinking

Identifying the patterns of thinking that contrast leadership growth.
Apr 19, 202134:33
Power of Presence

Power of Presence

A powerful presence allows you to create maximum impact wherever you are called.
Apr 12, 202126:21
Platform Power

Platform Power

This week we focus on the power that resides right where your feet are planted so you can show up in an intentional and impactful way!
Apr 05, 202115:49
Personal Power

Personal Power

This one tool will unlock all others for dynamic leaders.
Mar 29, 202114:40
Y.O.U to Leadership

Y.O.U to Leadership

Episode focuses on the most important part of your leadership, YOU!
Dec 06, 202022:21
Relationships + Reactions = Reputation

Relationships + Reactions = Reputation

Topic about the importance of reputation and how to cultivate a positive one.
Nov 29, 202023:12
Thwarting & Supporting

Thwarting & Supporting

No matter the decision we will experience fallout in the form of those that support the vision and those that thwart it. Find out how to overcome this.
Nov 22, 202037:21
Cut Backs?

Cut Backs?

Cut backs have a negative connotation but ultimately cultivate our character.
Nov 15, 202025:22
The Honor Code

The Honor Code

Having a mindset of honoring others is key to leadership growth.
Nov 08, 202029:46
Ditch the Drift

Ditch the Drift

In today’s lesson, we discuss the antithesis to intentionality and it’s resounding effects.
Nov 01, 202040:12
Repent & Accept

Repent & Accept

Before we can receive and fully apply any new information we must first reformat our prior methods of thought and operation.
Oct 25, 202034:15
Mogul Mindset

Mogul Mindset

We often have to remind ourselves that we are made for more.
Oct 18, 202022:16
Athletic Attitude

Athletic Attitude

Reminder of how our experience as athletes has prepared us as Leaders during tough times.
Oct 10, 202029:53
Create Don’t Quit

Create Don’t Quit

Problems encourage us to give up. One way many give up is by refusing to use their creativity gene.
Oct 04, 202022:48
What Problems Are You Built For?

What Problems Are You Built For?

Everything is designed with a purpose in mind and exists to provide a solution to a particular problem. What problems are you designed to solve?
Sep 27, 202017:56
Show Your Work

Show Your Work

Leaders should know how to adeptly demonstrate their value in order to promote and protect their opportunity to lead.
Sep 19, 202030:45
Systematic Success

Systematic Success

Average leaders have quotes, good leaders have a plan, great leaders have a system.
Sep 13, 202028:36
Priorities Over Preparation

Priorities Over Preparation

Before the plan we have to establish the ‘why.’
Sep 06, 202016:26
Solitary Refinement

Solitary Refinement

Most growth occurs in isolation, yet there are levels to solitary refinement.
Aug 30, 202024:24
Re-Creation Through Avocations

Re-Creation Through Avocations

Re-framing the narrative often comes about the re-creation or getting away.
Aug 24, 202032:17
Associations Improve Ability

Associations Improve Ability

Associations improve three important abilities. Learn why you must become intentional when it comes to associations.
Aug 16, 202029:35
Read, Meet, Lead

Read, Meet, Lead

This three step formula is critical for manifesting growth in any area.
Aug 09, 202025:26
The Success Formula

The Success Formula

Today’s episode deals with the one word that will absolutely guarantee your success in any endeavor
Aug 02, 202015:53
Professional Preparation w Doug Kilgore

Professional Preparation w Doug Kilgore

Doug Kilgore and I discuss specific steps to help leaders ascend to new heights.
Jul 26, 202035:30
Leadership Lessons from the Last Dance

Leadership Lessons from the Last Dance

We take an in-depth look at leadership takeaways from the Last Dance docuseries on Michael Jordan and the 90’s Chicago Bulls.
Jul 19, 202032:04
Difficult Decision Making with OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson

Difficult Decision Making with OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson

Mr. Jackson and I discuss a framework for making difficult decisions and which considerations will guide his staff’s decisions regarding interscholastic athletics for the State of Oklahoma.
Jul 12, 202054:37
Creating Culture

Creating Culture

Episode guest Willie Spears and I discuss some strategies to impact your organization’s culture.
Jul 05, 202040:22
Where Do We Go From Here?

Where Do We Go From Here?

This week I sit down with the Executive Director of Athletics for Tulsa Public Schools to take a hard look at what the upcoming school year may entail.
Jun 28, 202040:08
Inform Your Inner Voice

Inform Your Inner Voice

Today’s episode is an attempt to provide insight into the Black experience through a conversation between two Black leaders.
Jun 21, 202041:54
Leading Through Crisis w Steve Dunn

Leading Through Crisis w Steve Dunn

Steve Dunn and I discuss how he has prepared to thrive as a leader in the midst of the corona virus crisis and how others can do the same.
Jun 15, 202041:23
Minority Leadership in Athletic Administration

Minority Leadership in Athletic Administration

In this episode we discuss development of minority leadership in athletic administration.
Jun 07, 202032:28
Assess Your Assets

Assess Your Assets

Learn how to take inventory of the things that matter most so you can make informed decisions when the time is right.
May 31, 202015:02
Own Your Story

Own Your Story

Today’s episode is about leveraging your overcomes story and relating your journey in a way that impacts others.
May 24, 202021:03
Getting Thru It/Getting To It

Getting Thru It/Getting To It

Most important tool to overcome any obstacle.
May 16, 202019:24