Monday Morning Moments With Mike Van Hoozer

I often talk to the athletes I coach on their mental game about Presence and Process. In sports, business, and life, our goal and focus tends to zero in on the outcome often neglecting thought and preparation about how we want to “show up”(Presence) and how we want to “show out” (Process). In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode, I share more about how focusing on these 2 important things can help you achieve your goals and maximize your potential in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:Presence: How you show up to the moment.Process: How you show out or give your best to the momentKey Question: Do you invest time thinking and preparing for how you want to show up (Your Presence) and give your best to the moment (Your Process) and to the people you have an opportunity each day to lead, influence, and impact?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.

This is the third episode in our series on JOY. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share 3Ps of discovering joy in the process of pursuing your best performance in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:Know Your PurposeWe cannot pursue something solely because someone else wants us to do it.Find and Know Your Why."Sports should be a place where we find anxiety and angst. It should be a place where we discover grit, growth, and greatness."Have a purpose beyond your performance.Love the ProcessLove the process of getting better.Nurture the Right PerspectiveHave the right perspective.Don't tie your identity to your performance, or your sport, or your career.Know that you are more than just your job or sport. 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!

In the second episode of our Monday Morning Moments podcast series on JOY, I present a definition of joy. I also share a couple of principles about what it means to play with joy, which are applicable in sports, business, and life.   Show Notes:Definition of Joy: State of being; being completely content in every situation and circumstanceHow to Enjoy the Moment:Love who you areLove what you get to doGratitude changes the trajectory of your perspective and impacts your heart, mind, and soul in a positive and powerful way!Enjoying the moment and "playing with joy" also positively and powerfully impacts the people you lead and influence, the team you are building, and the culture you are nurturing.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 are starting a new series on JOY. Over the years, I have spoken to many groups, teams, and businesses about the power of "playing with joy." Also, in my book Moments: Making Your Life Count For What Matters Most, Enjoy the Moment is one of the key principles for making the most of your moments and being fully engaged and present in life.As we kick off this series, I think it is very important to know your enemy, or the thing or person that is trying to steal your joy. It is also important to know how we contribute to outside forces that try to steal our joy by choosing to focus on the wrong things. Specifically, I think there are at least 2 major things that try to steal your joy. The hope for today is that these 2 things are within our control, and we have a choice whether we will be controlled by these forces or conquer them to unleash our best performance in sports, business, and life!  Show Notes:"Yesterday Ended Last Night" - John MaxwellMy Blog Article about this2 Things That Are Stealing Your Joy:Re

As you enter into the final days of December, there is power in reflecting on the past year. It helps you to be grateful for all that you have accomplished, the ways you have grown, and the things you have learned in the process. It also is the first step in think about your goals for the new year.In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share at least 3 "Rs" that will help you perform an annual debrief of the last year - a process and rhythm I do myself and highly recommend - in order to reflect and gain valuable insight about this past year.  Show Notes:ReflectRenewRechargeRefocus, where necessary and neededNew 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!

greatnessIt is something we all want and desire! But what does it really mean to be great? I love the way my mentor, friend, and renowned sports psychologist Dr. David Cook defines greatness... greatness: selfless exceptionalism In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I explore this definition of greatness and dive into what it means to pursue your best with the passionate purpose of inspiring others to do the same.  Show Notes:greatness: selfless exceptionalismselfless: to put others before yourselfexceptionalism: to be your best in whatever you doselfless exceptionalism: be your best with the passionate pursuit of inspiring others to do the samegreatness BookNew 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!

I recently had the opportunity to interview Gabe Baker, a multi-talented person who I have known since his Freshman year at Rice University where he participated in a leadership develop program that I led for student athletes. While Gabe has many talents and pursuits, he currently is a musician in Nashville and a multi-instrumental part of the band that travels with the musical duo For King and Country. This interview is a part of our series on the Monday Morning Moments podcast about "living life on purpose for a purpose." While it is a longer form episode than we typically do on the the podcast, there is so much perspective and insight in this conversation that I pray blesses and inspires you to keep pursuing your purpose and making your life count for what matters most! And I love Gabe's quote about what his purpose is: "an honest expression of stepping into the fullness of who God has created me to be" Ways to Connect with Gabe Baker: Web Site Instagram Facebook Spotify New Episodes of the Mon

We have been talking about living on purpose for a purpose during this series on the importance of purpose. On today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about what can happen if we don't define and connect to our purpose in life. Show Notes: 3 Consequences of Not Connecting To Your Purpose: We miss the moments in our lives. We don't engage in and bring our best to the moment. We make our lives about ourselves and chase the wrong "glories" in life. 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 3rd episode in the series we are doing about purpose. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I talk about the importance of living your life "On Purpose for a Purpose." I share 5 reasons for why developing a purpose statement is important as well as 3 ways to develop your purpose statement. Show Notes: We need to live on purpose for a purpose Why is purpose important: Aligns our activities Provides incentive when things get challenging and tough Provides direction for the future  Provides clarity about your past Helps us live a more meaningful life What does a good purpose statement look like: Vision oriented: "To accomplish X by doing Y" Cause focused: "We create meaningful experiences" Reason motivated: "I’m doing this because of" 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 episo

Where does our purpose come from? And how do we fulfill our purpose? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, we continue our series on Discovering and Fulfilling Your Purpose and answer both of those questions. I also share 2 keys that you can focus on to fulfill your purpose and make your life count for what matters most. Show Notes: Where do purpose and calling come from? They come from God who created you for relationship and a unique purpose. He gave you your talents, time, and opportunities and wants to do amazing things through you for His glory! Arete: fulfilling the purpose for which you were created and called to Faithful and Available Available: being available to direct our time and our attention to our purpose and the things that matter most; not being distracted by time wasters, fear, doubt, and things that don’t matter and don’t have an eternal focus; being present in our relationships and the opportunities that we get to embrace every day Faithful: bring our full sel

Purpose. Calling. These are words that often seem lofty, out of reach, and hard to define, but they are so vital to living a life of meaning and making a true impact with our lives. This podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments is the first in a series on discovering and living out your purpose. In today's episode, I define the words purpose and calling and share some tips on how to discover your purpose. Show Notes: Purpose: Your Why Calling: Your What "Life is a series of assignments that brings clarity to your calling along the way." - Scott Kauffmann Stephen Covey talks about the importance of developing a Personal Mission Statement in his book The 7 Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. My Personal Mission Statement: "Lead a life of significance by making a positive impact in the lives of other people." Look for Themes in your life and and your past experiences "What has become clear since we last met?" - Ralph Waldo Emerson Data Points/Moments Clarity and Insight Action

Today is the final podcast episode in our series: "5 Keys to Building a Championship Mindset." Renewing our mind to truth is so important, and we cannot let distractions and negative thoughts and circumstances drag us down and keep us from performing at our best and making a positive impact with our lives. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the 5th key to building a championship mindset: "Improve Your Recovery Time." We define recovery time as the time it takes you to move from a moment you did not expect to happen into the next moment. Improving your recovery time is a huge factor in helping you to be present and bring your best in the current moment and not get caught into a negative downward spiral. Show Notes: "Recovery Time: the time it takes you to move from a moment you did not expect to happen into the next moment." "The Five Forces": Fear Doubt Pressure Negative Thoughts Lack of Confidence 2 Ways to Improve Your Recovery Time: Respond, not React

Developing an I Will Mindset is more than just saying a mantra; it's a full commitment to a mission to give your best in all things! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I talk about the 4th key to developing a Championship Mindset, the importance of developing this mindset, and give you 5 tips for developing an I Will mindset in sports, business, and life. Show Notes: 5 Ways to Develop an I will Will Mindset: Nurture Perspective Be Present in the Moment Be Willing to Live With the Results Be Fully Engaged in the Process Choose Positive and Productive Thoughts 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!

Today is the 3rd segment in our series focusing on 5 Keys to Building a Championship Mindset. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite principles: Be Outcome-Driven and Process-Focused. This principle is a practical application of the other keys that we have discussed so far and is very important if you want to achieve your best performance in sports, business, and life. 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 second episode of the series "5 Keys to a Championship Mindset." Today's episode of Monday Morning Moments concentrates on the second step: Focus on What You Can Control. So many times, distractions and challenging circumstances can get in the way of your best performance, because you choose to focus on things outside of your control. In this podcast, I share 2 axioms that will help you focus on what you can control in order to put yourself in the best position to maximize your potential and achieve your goals in sports, business, and life. Show Notes: Focus on what you can control. What you choose to focus on magnifies in size. Every action begins with a thought. 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!

I often see athletes as well as other leaders in business and life tie their identity to their performance. They falsely believe that who they are is what they do, which results in often playing for acceptance and validation. It can also lead them to striving to derive confidence from external things that they may not have control over. Their self talk is based on "If-Then" scenarios and looks like this: "If I make this shot Then I will feel good about myself." "If we win this game, Then I will feel good about myself." In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a better mindset to help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. It's the first of 5 foundational principles that we use when we coach our athletes and teams, and from my experience, it is the most important one...way beyond any mental game skill or technique! Show Notes: Play from a place of acceptance, not for acceptance. Play from a mindset of "Because-Of," not "If-Then." Play from a posture of belie

I speak to a lot of people including business leaders and athletes about leadership and performance in sports, business, and life. I also coach executives and elite athletes at the high school, college, and professional level. Based on these experiences and our own research, we have found that there are 2 essential components that allow peak performers to lead and perform at their best. While these are not necessarily the only components, we do know from experience that these are essential and foundational if you want to maximize your potential, achieve your goals, and lead and play with purpose and passion. In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share what these 2 characteristics are and encourage you to make these a priority in your life. Show Notes: Joy and Focus... Sometimes, people and athletes can lose both of these. Regarding Joy, their profession becomes just a job or they try to hold on tightly to it and forget the joy they first had when they began doing what they love. Regard

Are you running on empty? Does your life feel busy and hurried? Are you filling up every second of the day with tasks and things leaving no room to rest, reflect, and recharge? In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I offer some thoughts on why creating capacity is so important and some tips on how to do it. Show Notes: Some Reasons for Creating Capacity: To Rest To Reflect To Recharge To Refocus Key Areas to Create Capacity: In your daily and weekly schedule In your life and the roles you take on In your morning and daily routine In your year 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!

Many men struggle with how to become a great father. My story and journey involved the absence of a father in my life but the presence of God, my mom, my grandfather, and many other men and coaches who stepped in to help me grow and develop into the man I am today. As I think about Father's Day and the 5 boys I am raising and leading with my wife, I wanted to share 4 tips for becoming the best father you can be on today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments. It's a journey I am still on, and it's a path worth pursuing!   Show Notes: 4 Tips for Becoming a Great Father: Be Present Not just physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually Be Engaged Involved in their life, interests, and activities Be an Effective Listener Ask vs Tell Listen vs Speak Observe vs Opine Seek to understand, then be understood Be a Leader Show Teach Build Launch New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms

Many people know what they are trying to accomplish and maybe even when and where they are going to do it. What they often miss and fail to discover is WHY they are pursuing the goal. The question of WHY you are pursuing your goals is the most important question you must answer! In today's podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share why this question needs to be answered and 3 benefits of answering this question as you focus on your goals. Show Notes: Knowing your Why: Gives you endurance for the journey Gives you strength when things get tough or hard Sustains you during a setback 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!