The NEXT Academy Podcast with Chad Jones and Cody Phillips

Welcome to Monday Morning Mastery powered by The NEXT Academy - leadership built for contractors. 151,600⁉️ What does that number represent? Today’s lesson is on #Gratitude and that number…is how many people on average die each day. Ask yourself this…What in my life am I truly #grateful for? As #RobinSharma likes to say “Gratitude drives #Happiness. Happiness boosts #Productivity. Productivity reveals #Mastery. And Mastery inspires the World.“ Open your eyes and seek the #blessings.  I look forward to seeing you in class. Until then attack the week ahead. Own your life and BeNEXT. 👊🏼

Welcome to Monday Morning Mastery (M3) powered by The NEXT Academy. In today's episode we're going to challenge you to take a closer look at your company's #Safety...No, not that kind of safety! I'm talking the creation of a #PsychologicalSafeSpace within your organization to allow employees the opportunity to speak and share freely. Ask yourself this…What kind of #culture have you fostered in your office? Do employees feel they can talk openly about a variety of issues? Interpersonal risk taking becomes far less risky if you know what others want and how they prefer to be treated. These are all valuable outcomes of promoting a culture of learning and inquiry, despite the risks of uncertainty, vulnerability, and discord. Choose wisely!  I look forward to seeing you in class. Until then attack the week ahead. Own your life and BeNEXT.

Episode 2️⃣ of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣‼️ In today’s episode, Chad and Cody analyze Shawn Achor’s book “The Happiness Advantage.” “We’ve been taught that if we work hard, we will be successful, and then we’ll be happy. If we can just find that great job, get a raise, lose those five pounds, happiness will follow. But recent discoveries in the field of positive psychology have shown that this formula is actually backward: happiness fuels success, not the other way around.” Chad & Cody pick out leadership lessons that they feel can help contractors create a competitive advantage through positive psychology and continue to grow on a personal and professional level. John Greenhall and Lisa Wampler do a fantastic job in the #CohenSegliasLegalMinute discussing what contractors need to know about the impactful circumstances of inclement weather on the job site. Wishing you joy and happiness on your personal and professional leadership journey. 💯👊🏼💪🏽 Enjoy Episode 2️⃣ - Season 3️⃣ of The NEXT Academy Podcast on #ConstructionLeadership, #BrandGrowth & #StayingOnOffense We are very grateful for your support of The NEXT Academy and this Podcast. THANK YOU and ENJOY! Be sure to rate us on Apple or drop us a comment at info@nextleadershipacademy.org 🙏🏼 LISTEN HERE: 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-academy-podcast-with-chad-jones-and-cody-phillips/id1350265214#episodeGuid=ec0a1de5-0cd9-4b81-afd8-5b8afc535996 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikl7ghjlxbk6x2qzybgfea6qssa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09DoJcFcmdPlNhYA2SCYAo Co-Hosts Chad M. Jones & Cody B. Phillips Powered by Graybar, Southwire Company, Milwaukee Tool, and ABB Please visit www.nextleadershipacademy.org to learn more.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #BeNEXT #UnionConstruction #UnionContractor #Contractor #ElectricalContractor #MechanicalContractor #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Construction #ConstructionLeadership #NEXTAcademy19 #NEXTAcademy20 #Future #Startups #BuildingConstruction #Technology #Careers #Management #Entrepreneurship #BuildingTrades

Welcome to Monday Morning Mastery (M3) powered by The NEXT Academy. In today's episode we're going to challenge you to shift your #Mindset and confront your #LimitingBeliefs by extracting lessons from the cautionary tale of "Mohini the Tiger." What past limitations - real or perceived - are you carrying as baggage? Where in your life are you pacing in a 10x10 foot patch of grass? Oftentimes, everything you want is mere inch outside of your comfort zone. Reach for it in 2020. Starting Today!!! First heard of this great story in the classic "Tools of Titans" by Tim Ferriss. Highly Recommended Book! I look forward to seeing you in class. Until then attack the week ahead. Own your life and BeNEXT.

Episode 1️⃣ of 2020 is here - Happy New Year‼️ In today’s episode, Cody gives an update on what to expect from the podcast in 2020, hands out props to the 2019 NEXT Academy Graduates 🎓 and provides listeners with his biggest 🔐 to making all those 2020 New Years Resolutions a #REALITY. Wishing you joy and happiness on your personal and professional leadership journey. 💯👊🏼💪🏽 Enjoy Episode 1 - Season 3 of The NEXT Academy Podcast on #ConstructionLeadership, #BrandGrowth & #StayingOnOffense We are very grateful for your support of The NEXT Academy and this Podcast. THANK YOU and ENJOY! Be sure to rate us on Apple or drop us a comment at info@nextleadershipacademy.org LISTEN HERE: 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-academy-podcast-with-chad-jones-cody-phillips/id1350265214#episodeGuid=43990970-3120-4afa-880e-dde94bd80d59 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikl7ghjlxbk6x2qzybgfea6qssa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09DoJcFcmdPlNhYA2SCYAo Co-Hosts Chad M. Jones & Cody B. Phillips Powered by Graybar, Southwire Company, Milwaukee Tool, and ABB Please visit www.nextleadershipacademy.org to learn more.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #BeNEXT #UnionConstruction #UnionContractor #Contractor #ElectricalContractor #MechanicalContractor #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Construction #ConstructionLeadership #NEXTAcademy19 #NEXTAcademy20 #Future #Startups #BuildingConstruction #Technology #Careers #Management #Entrepreneurship #BuildingTrades

Episode 1️⃣2️⃣ is here - You Ask, We Answer‼️ Questions rolled in from all over the country and we narrowed our focus to the 🔝7️⃣ on today's episode. We tackle the following: (1:16) 1️⃣. What makes NEXT #unique from other Leadership Programs available to contractors? (6:30) 2️⃣. What is the Curriculum? (9:03) 3️⃣. Will there be any changes to the #Structure and #Delivery for 2020? (10:48) 4️⃣. Can you explain the Learning Pathways a little more clearly? (12:32) 5️⃣. Define Host Locations & How can I host? (14:03) 6️⃣. How much does it really cost? What is the value? (17:10) 7️⃣. As an association director, what is my role in bringing #NEXT to my local area? (20:01) In closing, Cody tackles the topic of The #75Hard Challenge and provides listeners with key takeaways that are guaranteed to help you in your personal leadership journey. 💯👊🏼💪🏽 Enjoy Episode 12 of The NEXT Academy Podcast on #ConstructionLeadership, #BrandGrowth & #StayingOnOffense We are very grateful for your support of The NEXT Academy and this Podcast. THANK YOU and ENJOY!  LISTEN HERE: 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-academy-podcast-focusing-on-construction-leadership/id1350265214#episodeGuid=f63d7da0-271b-6ab2-7c83-dd4d53ea6c05 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikl7ghjlxbk6x2qzybgfea6qssa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09DoJcFcmdPlNhYA2SCYAo Co-Hosts Chad M. Jones & Cody B. Phillips Powered by Graybar, Southwire Company, Milwaukee Tool, and ABB Please visit www.nextleadershipacademy.org to learn more.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 MFCEO Project Podcast (75 Hard) *Adult Language / Content* https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mfceo-project/id1012570406?i=1000431268030  #BeNEXT #UnionConstruction #UnionContractor #Contractor #ElectricalContractor #MechanicalContractor #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Construction #ConstructionLeadership #NEXTAcademy19 #NEXTAcademy20 

Find the Extreme You hidden inside‼️ In today's episode we touch on 4️⃣🔑 Takeaways from Sarah Robb O'Hagan, Legendary Business Leader and Former CEO of #FlywheelSports, Former Global President of #Gatorade, and Former Marketing Director at #Nike. Our "Straight Sauce" Segment #CultivatingTheExtremeYou takes a deep dive into #LearningFromFailure, #PlayingTheSpecialistGame, #ChangingTheGame and #BringingOutTheExtremeInOthers. How can these leadership ideals fit into your contracting companies? In closing, Cody tackles the topic of #TheSNOOZEButton, #KeepingPromisesToYourself and provides listeners with key strategies to help in their personal leadership journey. 💯 Enjoy Episode 1️⃣1️⃣ of The NEXT Academy Podcast on #ConstructionLeadership, #BrandGrowth & #StayingOnOffense We are very grateful for your support of The NEXT Academy and this Podcast. THANK YOU and ENJOY!  AMAZON 🔗 to Extreme You 📕: https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-You-Step-Stand-Repeat-ebook/dp/B01IMYJMX6 LISTEN HERE: 🎧 Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/next-academy-podcast-focusing-on-construction-leadership/id1350265214?mt=2#episodeGuid=ff3b69e9-7ea7-089c-1020-f9b172ac001b Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikl7ghjlxbk6x2qzybgfea6qssa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09DoJcFcmdPlNhYA2SCYAo Co-Hosts Chad M. Jones & Cody B. Phillips Powered by Graybar, Southwire Company, Milwaukee Tool, and ABB Please visit www.nextleadershipacademy.org to learn more.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #BeNEXT #UnionConstruction #UnionContractor #Contractor #ElectricalContractor #MechanicalContractor #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Construction #ConstructionLeadership #NEXTAcademy19 #NEXTAcademy20 

It's time to take aim 🎯🎯🎯 as contractors. Our "Straight Sauce" Segment #REACHINGtheCATALYST features special guest JAY B. JONES where we focus on #ChangeManagement and the critical importance of embedding those changes deep within your contracting companies. How can you, at the C-Suite, not only reach the catalyst of those change efforts but also build long-lasting camaraderie within your teams? In closing, Cody tackles the topic of #IDENTITY and provides listeners with key takeaways to help in their personal leadership journey. It's about #WhoYouAre, not #WhatYouAre.  Enjoy Episode 10 of The NEXT Academy Podcast on #ConstructionLeadership, #BrandGrowth & #StayingOnOffense We are very grateful for your support of The NEXT Academy and this Podcast. THANK YOU and ENJOY!  LISTEN HERE: Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/next-academy-podcast-focusing-on-construction-leadership/id1350265214?mt=2#episodeGuid=ce788c50-7318-583a-ca96-3f44d40f5df3 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikl7ghjlxbk6x2qzybgfea6qssa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09DoJcFcmdPlNhYA2SCYAo Co-Hosts Chad M. Jones & Cody B. Phillips Powered by Graybar, Southwire Company, Milwaukee Tool, and ABB Please visit www.nextleadershipacademy.org to learn more. #BeNEXT #UnionConstruction #UnionContractor #Contractor #ElectricalContractor #MechanicalContractor #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Construction #ConstructionLeadership #NEXTAcademy19 #NEXTAcademy20 

Look over there in the corner...that's the 🐘. In today's "Straight Sauce" segment titled #AddressingtheElephant we answer your questions about the NECA CEO Search Process and what potential lessons can be learned from it. In closing, Cody tackles the topic of “time” and provides listeners with a different perspective than many are used to. It will be impactful. We are very grateful for your support of The NEXT Academy and this Podcast. THANK YOU and ENJOY!  Co-Hosts Chad M. Jones & Cody B. Phillips Powered by Graybar, Southwire Company, Milwaukee Tool, and ABB Please visit www.nextleadershipacademy.org to learn more. #BeNEXT #UnionConstruction #UnionContractor #Contractor #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #NEXTAcademy19 #NEXTAcademy20 

What's Up 2019? Glad to be BACK! 👏🏼 In today's "Straight Sauce" segment we take a close look at "The 5 Trademarks for Agile Organizations." An incredible article written by McKinsey & Company. We discuss takeaways from each of the trademarks & how YOU can incorporate them into your construction companies to move from a “traditional” framework to a more “agile” structure. Can't wait for your feedback on this one! We are very grateful for your support of The NEXT Academy and this Podcast. THANK YOU and ENJOY! #BeNEXT Co-Hosts Chad M. Jones & Cody B. Phillips Powered by Graybar, Southwire Company, Milwaukee Tool, and ABB Please visit www.nextleadershipacademy.org to learn more. #BeNEXT #UnionConstruction #UnionContractor #Contractor #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #NEXTAcademy19 #NEXTAcademy20 

We follow "The Process" at The NEXT Academy. Focused on the day to day. Building brick by brick. Not tearing down others. In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:30) we reflect on Year 1 of The NEXT Academy & look ahead at Year 2. We discuss takeaways from each of the foundations: Enabling Leadership, Building Vibrant Organizations, Innovation & Disruption in a VUCA World, and Negotiating for a Better Future. We also layout what to expect for our new 2019 NEXT Participants. We are very grateful for your support of The NEXT Academy and this Podcast. THANK YOU and ENJOY! #BeNEXT Co-Hosts Chad M. Jones & Cody B. Phillips Powered by Graybar, Southwire Company, Milwaukee Tool, and ABB Please visit www.nextleadershipacademy.org #leadership #electricalcontractor #construction #union

Are you a ⏰ Watcher? Or do you lead a group of them? Complacency is Natural. Complacency also Kills. In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:02) titled "THE NECESSARY FIGHT" we discuss complacency & its negative side-effects. Today's Special Guest (10:08) is Thought Leader, Speaker, and Advisor to the Association Profession, J.P. Moery. During his interview, J.P. discusses the many resources #TheMoeryCompany can provide Associations, Strategies to Pursue New Members & Retain Current Ones, and "Why the "CEO is the #1 Salesperson in Your Company!" I'm proud of this episode & the value it can bring to #Association Executives throughout the country...ENJOY! #BeNEXT “Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people.” – Nick Saban Co-Hosts Chad M. Jones & Cody B. Phillips Powered by Graybar, Southwire Company, Milwaukee Tool, and Thomas & Betts Please visit www.nextleadershipacademy.org #leadership #electricalcontractor #construction #union

The #LittleVoice inside our head is powerful! In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:04) titled "THE LITTLE VOICE" we shed light on the vital importance of controlling that inner narrative. Today's Special Guest (13:00) is Drama Researcher, Global Thought Leader, & NY Times Best-Selling Author, Cy Wakeman. During her thoughtful interview, Cy discusses the strategies for Leading with #NoEGO, Cutting Drama from the Workplace, Advice for Family Owned Businesses, and to "Stop Believing Everything You Think!" I promise you, you will love this episode & her #dramafree approach to LIFE...ENJOY! “Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you are listening.” – Lisa M. Hayes Co-Hosts Chad Jones & Cody Phillips Follow Cy on Social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyWakeman LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cywakeman/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cywakeman YouTube https://www.youtube.com/cywakeman Powered by Graybar Electric, Southwire, Milwaukee Tool and Thomas & Betts

CHANGE! CHANGE! CHANGE! It's what everyone's talking about, but how is it implemented into your business? In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:51) titled "CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, PROGRESS IS NOT!" we tackle this monster concept with the help of lessons learned from our recent meeting with former Navy Seal Officer, Jocko Willink. We give our views on the importance of "explaining the WHY" and "owning the process." Today's Special Guest (13:55) is Pittsburgh City Mayor, Bill Peduto. During his wide ranging interview, the Mayor discusses how his leadership approach has changed since he took office, the city's vast changes throughout his tenure, where he sees in Pittsburgh in 5 years and his internal leadership philosophy...ENJOY! “I want to be someone that was known for bringing faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need” – Tim Tebow Co-Hosts Chad Jones & Cody Phillips Powered by Graybar Electric, Southwire, Milwaukee Tool, and Thomas & Betts

Fire 🔥🔥🔥 Episode with David Long! Our "Straight Sauce" segment (1:41) "CULTURE WINS" tackles the role of culture and its vital importance in the success of an organization. Our Special Guest (12:55) for today's episode is David Long, National NECA President & President of Miller Electric in Jacksonville, FL. We dive into his role as NECA President, his vision for the "10/25" Market Growth Initiative, the culture of winning, his participation in The NEXT Academy & as always our Question of the Day about his personal leadership philosophy & mission statement. “We believe that it’s really important to come up with core values that you can commit to. And by commit, we mean that you’re willing to hire and fire based on them. If you’re willing to do that, then you’re well on your way to building a company culture that is in line with the brand you want to build.” – Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos Co-Hosts Chad Jones & Cody Phillips Credit to Katzenbach, Oelschlegel, and Thomas (HBR)

We have been asked repeatedly over the course of the past two years by industry peers about our strategic vision for NECA here in Western PA. In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:00) titled "ONE PLAN" we lift the veil and discuss the strategic planning process that we've utilized to spearhead our success. Our Special Guest (20:26) for today's episode is R. Jeffrey Kimball, a Strategic Growth Expert who tackles questions on his current role as a Business Growth Consultant, the uniqueness of working with NECA Chapters, the importance of working with a true Third Party Facilitator, & our Question of the Day about his personal leadership philosophy & mission statement. ENJOY! “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett Contact R. Jeffrey Kimball at (814) 244-4916 / rjeffreykimball@gmail.com Co-Hosts Chad Jones & Cody Phillips Powered by Graybar Electric, Southwire, Milwaukee Tool, and Thomas & Betts

I think you all will find REAL value in this episode. Honored to have The NEXT Academy Director, Dr. Michael Callanan as our first guest. As always he brought straight 🔥🔥🔥 on his role as Director, how he plans to marry a doctorate level education with the practicality of real world Contractor experiences, his gratification in seeing NEXT come to life, and where he sees The NEXT Academy in 3 years? He also tackles the Question of the Day about his personal leadership philosophy & mission statement. Straight Sauce of the Day - “Candor” We bring it straight at you. No rocks. No chaser. Nothing watered down. May burn a little.💯 We drink our #TRUTHSAUCE NEAT! “Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame. That is Extreme Ownership.” Jocko Willink Co-Hosts Chad Jones & Cody Phillips Powered by Graybar Electric, Southwire, Milwaukee Tool, and Thomas & Betts