Monday Morning Moments With Mike Van Hoozer

Comparison is the thief of joy, and it can lead you into a downward spiral of performance. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share different ways that we can compare ourselves, the trap of comparison and 6 ways it can steal your joy and lead you into a downward spiral, and 3 ways you can combat comparison in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Comparison can be defined as "the thief of joy."Ways we can compare:To othersTo our previous selfTo what others haveTo what we wished we hadWhen we fall into the trap of comparison, we forsake the opportunity to step into the current moment with joy, gratefulness, and faithfulness.6 Ways Comparison Leads Us Into A Downward Spiral:Comparison steals our joy.Comparison wastes our time.Comparison robs us of being fully present and giving our best.Comparison leads to complacency."At least I am doing better than them."Comparison leads to a scarcity mentality.Versus having an Abundance mentality.Idea that there

I believe every one of us has been created for a unique purpose and has been called to make a positive and meaningful impact with our lives. The key question is: Will you accept the invitation and answer the call?We are extending our podcast series entitled "It's Not About You." In this podcast episode, I share some thoughts about one of the greatest invitations you can choose to accept, answer, and embrace in order to make the most of your moments in life.  Show Notes:What is Your Calling:Sweet spot of passion and purposePurpose: Your Why; Calling: How and WhatA role you play in the eternal story that is going on.An impact you were set apart for.An invitation to make a positive difference with your life.A mindset that transcends and permeates everything you do and every area of your life. A calling is not tied to or limited by your job title or current role you play in life.A moment you must embrace.New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platform

Every day, you have a choice to make life all about you or to connect your life to an eternal story and make a positive and transformational impact in the lives of other people. We are in the middle of a series entitled "It's Not About You." In this episode, I share a third "I" word of Impact and offer 3 principles you can use to make a positive impact in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:"Sociologists have found that even the most introverted person will impact and influence 10,000 people in their lifetime." John MaxwellWhile influence may be tied more to to character development and foundational beliefs and principles, impact has more to do with the choices and decisions that you make.Being a leader is where we make a positive impact within our sphere of influence and fulfill our calling.To make an impact, I must personally act.3 Principles for Making a Positive Impact:Be AwareLook for people who need what you have.“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep

This is the second podcast episode in our series entitled, "It's Not About You." Every one of us has the power to influence others either positively or negatively, and we can allow ourselves to be influenced in the same way.In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the second "I" word of Influence and discuss 2 different ways to think about influence in terms of our Circle of Influence (the people who are influencing us) and our sphere of influence (the people who we are influencing). I also offer some key questions for you to ponder and proactively take action steps toward in order to leverage your influence in the best way and not make life just about you.  Show Notes:Definition of Influence: "the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something"3-12-120 (Andy Crouch)Circle of Influence: the people who influence youKey Questions:Who is in your circle of influence?Do you have the right people in that circle?How are they influencing you and are you leverag

At the beginning of a new year, we can hear various types of promotions and messages like "New Year, New You!" and "It's All About You in the New Year!" These messages promote the false sense of purpose that life is all about us.As we begin this new year, we are beginning a new Monday Morning Moments podcast series entitled: "It's Not About You." In this series, I will share 3 "I" words that can help us reframe what life is all about and help us focus on the most purposeful foundation in order to make our lives count for what matters most!In today's first episode, I share some thoughts on identity and ask the key question: Who or What is the foundation of your identity?      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

This is the final episode of our podcast series called AMPLIFY. In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share 3 E's of how to use and amplify your authentic leadership voice to make a positive and productive impact in the lives of people you lead and influence in sports, business, and life.   Show Notes:Engage withEdifyEncourage         New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

You have a voice and have influence, but you may find yourself in a season where you are not using your voice to make a positive and productive difference in the lives of other people. In this podcast episode in our series called AMPLIFY, I share one on my most embarrassing stories as a DJ and discuss 5 ways that you can find and amplify your unique voice to make a powerful and positive impact within your sphere of influence.  Show Notes:Reject the notion that you have nothing to say and that you have no voice.Survey the landscape - What are the needs around you?Reflect on the gifts, strengths, talents you have been given.Pray that God will give you His words and amplify His voice in and through your life.Awaken to and embrace the opportunities right in front of you.           New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new

Sometimes we can amplify the wrong voice in our head which increases the sound and strength of fear, doubt, pressure, and anxiety in our lives and hinders our performance in sports, business, and life.In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I begin a new series called Amplify and offer 3 questions to help you know if you are amplifying the wrong voice in your head. Let's turn down the sound of fear and doubt so that we can hear the sound of faith and belief.   Show Notes:Amplify - to increase the strength of a sound; make louderHow to know if you are amplifying the wrong voice:Is it helping or hindering your performance?Is it leading to a downward spiral?Is it creating a limiting belief?        New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Gratitude is so important to experiencing joy and contentment in our lives. And when we are grateful for the people and opportunities in our lives, we can be more faithful with them by giving our best.     New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

We often want to accomplish the goal or outcome in sports, business, and life but are unsure how to achieve it. Or we have encountered a setback that has discouraged us, and we don't know if we will ever get back to where we were. And sometimes we want to just stay where we are, because we are enjoying success and crushing our goals, but God has bigger and better plans for us just around the corner.Wherever you are, it is so important to learn how to get from here to there, wherever "there" is for you. In today's Monday Morning Moment podcast, I share some thoughts on how to get from here to there to help you maximize your potential, achieve your goals, and pursue your purpose.     New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

How you view challenges will determine your success and impact in sports, business, and life! In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share why we need to view challenges as opportunities and what happens when we do this. I also offer 3 things that happen when we see challenges as opportunities and how they can help us perform at our best!  Show Notes:Seeing Challenges as Opportunities allows us to receive:Perspective: Conquering Truths about ourselves vs. Limiting Beliefs.Purpose: Ability to play from a "Because of" Mindset because of the belief and trust from others and ourselves and also see a higher purpose from this opportunity.Passion: Awareness and motivation to play loose, fierce, and freeBe grateful for the moments and opportunities you are in and and be faithful with them giving your best.             New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You

As a sports performance coach who works with high school, college, and pro athletes and teams on sports psychology and mental game principles in sports and in life, there are some great moments that we experience together and some challenging moments. We have found that you can grow from every moment in your life.In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share a process that we use and 4 questions that can help you grow and develop resiliency in any area of your life!  Show Notes:The Debrief Process:ReflectLearnGrowFlushMove On to the Next MomentDebrief Questions:What did you do well?What did you learn?What is my focus for this week in practice?What will I do in the next game or tournament to demonstrate that I learned and grew from last week?        New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

Moments matter! Moments involve our thoughts, choices, decisions, actions, and experiences. And when we make the most of these moments, we experience joy and a sense of purpose in our lives.In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share some thoughts and tips on how to make the most of your moments based on my experiences in working with several volleyball teams including the UT Tyler and Fulshear volleyball programs!  Show Notes:Moments Matter!Start Strong, build momentum in the middle, respond to the moments that demand a response, and FINISH Strong.Play with Joy and focus.Enjoy the momentsSmileFocus on what matters, what you can control.Act like whatever happens is exactly what was supposed to happen and move on to the present moment.Whatever you are thinking about regarding your moment, know that this day, this week, the rest of this year, and the rest of your life matters.      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as o

The best leaders and coaches know that encouragement is a key success factor to help others perform at their best, achieve their goals, and become who they were created to be. In today’s Monday Morning Moments podcast, I offer 4 tips on how to encourage others and present a challenge to you.Take our Encouragement Challenge. Who will you encourage this week? Message me about who you encouraged, what their response was, and the impact it had on them. My email is: mike@mikevanhoozer.com.  Show Notes:Notice - obvious moments and opportunity momentsRecognize - contribution and achievementBe Authentic - specific, timely, applicable, and applicableBreathe Life - into their hopes and dreams and their "Potential to be;" what you see in them and who they are becoming      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN N

This is the last episode in our series about the habits of great leaders. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share about the foundational role of leadership: Servant Leadership. Great leaders are servant leaders, and they know that their position and platform exist to help others grow, succeed, and become who they were meant to be. Check out today's episode to learn about 4 questions that you can ask to help serve the needs of the people you lead and influence:  Show Notes:How's it going?What excites you most about your future?What challenges are you facing?How can I help?       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

What kind of feedback are you giving to the people you lead and influence? Is it helping them to grow and get better? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we are continuing our series about the habits of great leaders. Today's podcast focuses on how great leaders give great feedback. In this episode, I share 5 ways that you can give great feedback to the people that you lead and influence. These are great principles whether you are a coach focusing on getting the best out of your players, a business leader helping others to maximize their potential, or a leader at home serving and investing in the needs of your family.  Show Notes:Great leaders give great feedback.What is great feedback?Feedback that helps someone else become who they were created to be and deliver their best confidently and consistently.Great feedback is specific, timely, and relevantGreat feedback must always be aligned with the other person’s potential to be (Warren Bennis).Great feedback balances positive and constructive

The goal is to be transformational, not just transactional. Great leaders are transformational in their approach. They don't just manage the tasks of other people; they help them become leaders along the way.In this episode in our series about the habits of great leaders, I share about how great leaders grow leaders and offer you 3 ways that the best leaders accomplish that mission.  Show Notes:Great leaders Grow Leaders. They:InvestTeachTrust       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

John Maxwell said “Even the most introverted person will impact and influence 10,000 people in their lifetime. The question is not if we will impact and influence others; the key question is how will we impact them?”This is the second episode of our Great Leaders series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast. Great Leaders make a positive impact with their life. In this episode, I share 4 ways you can make a positive impact as a leader.  Show Notes:They personally act to make a positive impact in the lives of other people through their words, actions, and enthusiasm.You don’t have to be charismatic to be enthusiastic.They see needs and become a part of the solution instead of part of the problem.They use their strengths to serve others, not just to serve themselves.They are present and active versus absent and disengaged.They step up and step in when needed and necessary.       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube.

Leadership is about influence, and every one of us has the capacity to lead because we have the characteristic of influence. The key is to develop the best leadership habits in order to make a positive impact in the lives of the people we lead and influence.Today, we begin a new series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast about leadership and what great leaders do. In this episode, I talk about how great leaders are aware and offer you 7 things that the best leaders are aware of.  Show Notes:Great Leaders are...Aware of who they are and how they have been created.Aware of their gifts, talents, and strengths.Aware of their passions and what energizes them.Aware of their opportunities.Aware of their purpose and calling.Aware of the people they lead including their gifts, talents, strengths, and opportunities. Aware of the importance of giving both positive and constructive feedback.       New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as

We all want to pursue excellence in our lives, give our best, and make the most of our moments! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series about pursuing greatness in sports, business, and life with some insight about 4 habits that the greatest players, performers, and leaders do to create moments that matter and make a positive impact with their lives.    Show Notes:Clear about their PurposePlay to their StrengthsFocused on ImpactAlways Give Their Best    New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!