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The Growth Project
Our group is traditionally trained in sport and performance psychology, and in the spirit of what we do, the purpose of our podcast is to make a positive impact on your life and challenge you to think differently on topics related to growth. Through conversations with coaches, athletes, executives, and leaders of industry, we will explore and highlight the mindset and skillset required for lasting growth. Ultimately, we exist to provide you with the tools to become the best version of you. At…
Episodes
The Growth ProjectEpisode 210: Excellence is Expensive
The pursuit of excellence is very expensive; it's never promised, but it is attainable. People typically think of the word expense in monetary terms and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 209: Ten Factors to Drive Success That Require No Talent
Regardless of industry, one common aspiration shared by the majority of people is the desire to become successful. Acquiring talented people unquestionably…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 208: A Leader Worth Following - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Each January we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s incredible legacy and dream for equality, a notion that is just as relevant today and one that should…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 207: Success Leaves Clues - Reflecting on Georgia Football's Back-to-Back National Championship Wins
Those who reach the pinnacle of their field are typically doing something different than their competition. Dr. Milt Lowder talks with Dr. Drew Brannon, sport…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 206: How Failure Can Lead to Success with Atlanta Braves' Kyle Wright
We all experience challenges, failures, and struggles in life; what separates those who falter from those who triumph is often how the person perceives the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 205: The Best of 2022
With 2022 coming to a close, we wanted to revisit clips from ten of our most listened to episodes from throughout the year. We're grateful for the stimulating…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 204: Dad Hours with Brandon Swan
Once children enter our lives, personal time often becomes even more valuable and scarce. To help parents and those with busy schedules maintain balance and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 203: How to Be Mediocre
What gets in the way of excellence? What causes teams to underperform? No one sets out to be mediocre, but many people regularly fall short of goals and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 202: Embracing Blue Sky Thinking with David Baker
Henry David Thoreau championed pursuing dreams fearlessly by writing, "If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 201: Four Ways to Win December
It's the holiday season, which, in addition to spending time with family and friends, also typically means lower productivity at work and coasting through the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 200: Celebrating the Growth of The Growth Project
Join Drs. Milt Lowder, Drew Brannon, and Cory Shaffer as they celebrate the 200th episode of The Growth Project by reflecting on its evolution over the last 5…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 199: Gratitude in Action
There is an abundance of research highlighting the dramatic positive impact of regularly practicing gratitude. With Thanksgiving approaching, we wanted to…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 198: The Road to Professional Baseball with Colorado Rockies' Dr. Douglas Chadwick
The humanistic approach in psychology, which emphasizes genuine connection, the personal worth of the individual, and truly understanding one another on a…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 197: Season Breakdown with Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider
Fresh off his first full MLB season pitching for the Atlanta Braves, Spencer Strider reflects on an impressive year that started with being included in the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 196: The Making of a Navy SEAL with Cameron Johnston
It is extremely difficult to become a U.S. Navy SEAL, one of the most elite and highly trained special forces operators in the world. The path to become a SEAL…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 195: Winning at Home
How do you want to show up for the most important people in your life? What kind of example do you want to set? What does winning at home look like for you?…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 194: Five Factors That Inhibit a Team Player Mentality
Great team players, those who put the group ahead of their own self-interest, are always in demand and unquestionably have a positive impact on productivity…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 193: Key Lessons from Top Gun: Maverick
The highest grossing movie worldwide so far in 2022 is Top Gun: Maverick; it's so popular that it's become the 11th highest grossing film of all time. Drs…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 192: Six Ways Leaders Can Embed Culture
Most leaders know that a strong team culture leads to positive results across the board, including higher satisfaction and retention among team members…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 191: No Limits, No Regrets with Velda Hughes
"Fully realized" people radiate confidence, have a deep understanding of who they are and what they stand for, and possess a strong sense of contentment and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 190: Impacting the Built Environment with Stuart Wyeth, Ross Kester, and Tyson Smoak
It's a risk to start a business and if it's going to be successful, it's crucial to invest maximum effort and truly give it your all. Dr. Drew Brannon talks…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 189: Maintaining Effective Leadership Over 30 Years with Sarah Reesman
What does effective leadership look like over many decades? Dr. Katie Nichols and Sarah Reesman, current Director of Public Interest and JD Advantage Careers…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 188: Growing Proactively
Typically people seek out change and pursue growth when facing a challenge, but you don't have to be sick or facing hardship to get better. Drs. Cory Shaffer…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 187: The Law of Value with Carl Sobocinski
The Law of Value, a concept coined in The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John D. Mann, states that your true value is determined by how much you give back to others…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 186: Jay Lowder, Something to Be Proud Of
Dropping off your children for their first year of college often fills parents with a bittersweet combination of pride, excitement, and sadness. This week, Dr…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 185: Own Your Culture with Brett Putter
Culture is the life force of an organization, so clearly defining, communicating, and cultivating a strong culture is critical in developing a successful…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 184: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Ryan Johnston and Ryan Heafy
Regardless of whether or not you run your own business, adapting an entrepreneurial mindset is advantageous for your professional and personal growth; among…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 183: The Importance of Checkpoints in Completing Goals
Annual goals are typically set with gusto and good intentions at the beginning of the year, but they are often forgotten or pushed to the side as life's…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 182: Why Just Thinking Positively Doesn't Always Work
When we experience difficult times in life, it's not always helpful to simply think positive thoughts and be blindly optimistic. Drs. Milt Lowder and Katie…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 181: Selecting the Mount Rushmore of Athletes
Which four athletes would make up your Mount Rushmore? More importantly, why did they make the list? Following up on their Mount Rushmore of Coaches…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 180: The Psychology of Shrinking Margins
When setting out to reach a new goal, the beginning is typically easier because results are more tangible and endurance has yet to be tested, but the journey…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 179: Changing from the Inside Out
Midway through the year is an ideal time to take a step back and measure progress in achieving annual goals. Are you taking the necessary steps to reach your…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 178: Getting Inside the Mindset of a Trailblazer with Lisa Byington
Few can say they were the first person ever to do something that's never been done. For Milwaukee Buck's play-by-play announcer, Lisa Byington, it has become a…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 177: Colin Powell's Rules of Leadership
Colin Powell was an American army officer and politician who served as the first African-American Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. His book, Colin…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 176: The Impact of Organized Youth Sport on Mental Health
Brand new research from Hoffman et al., (2022) has provided valuable insight into the relationship between organized sports and the mental health of children…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 175: How to Change Pace with Summer
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, which means longer days, relaxing vacations, and, hopefully, more time to recharge and simply enjoy…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 174: The Value of Leading from the Front and the Back
There is merit in both leading from the front, or taking an active and visible role in running a team, and leading from the back, which is best summarized by…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 173: What We Can Learn From the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports
This was a noteworthy year for the Kentucky Derby because Rich Strike, this year's winner, was officially added into the race only a day before the big day and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 172: The Importance of Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so Dr. Milt Lowder and Dr. Drew Brannon, both licensed psychologists, explore and highlight the ways we can better…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 171: Selecting the Mount Rushmore of Coaches
Who would you pick to be on a Mount Rushmore of coaches? Dr. Cory Shaffer and Dr. Katie Nichols explore this question and each select four legendary coaches…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 170: Leveraging Adversity to Reach the Pinnacle with Spencer Strider
Life is filled with obstacles, but those who find a way to leverage life's inevitable setbacks often ultimately find themselves at the top of their respective…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 169: Finding Your Voice with Jeremiah Dew
Jeremiah Dew, better known publicly as JDew, is an emcee, entertainer, and entrepreneur who has entertained millions over the years at live events, including…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 168: Living a Life Consistent With Your "Why" with Coach Matt Luke
Do you know your "why"? Dr. Drew Brannon explores the importance of following your true purpose in life, or your "why," with Coach Matt Luke, one of the most…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 167: Making an Impact with Cameron White
Educator, entrepreneur, and owner of CrossFit Clemson, Cameron White is passionate about helping others through health and wellness while building the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 166: Behavior Change for Healthy Living with Steve Benjamin
It's no secret that a nutritious, well-balanced diet greatly boosts our physical and mental acuity. Given its importance to our overall health, Dr. Cory…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 165: Pursuing Authenticity with Joe Cummings
How do you unlock your authentic self? Dr. Milt Lowder explores this idea with Joe Cummings, a former lacrosse legend and current lacrosse coach at Christ…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 164: The Search for True Purpose with Blaine Larsen
It often takes years of hard-earned experience filled with success and failure to develop a clear sense of purpose in life. Despite enormous success at a young…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 163: How to Enhance Engagement While Avoiding Burnout
Every leader wants to build a passionate and engaged team, but this comes with some potential drawbacks. High performance is often linked with more stress…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 162: The Power of Inner Belief with Bonnie Bernstein
Widely recognized as one of the most iconic and accomplished journalists in sports broadcasting, Bonnie Bernstein has reported on some of the biggest events in…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 161: The True Measure of Success with Ben Martin
How do you define and measure success? What does it take to compete at the highest level while maintaining balance and perspective? Dr. Milt Lowder explores…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 160: Super Bowl Storylines
Each year millions gather to watch the cultural phenomenon that is the Super Bowl. Beyond the spectacle of the game itself, there are often compelling stories…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 159: Lessons Learned from Championship Teams
What does it take to create a high-performing team with an excellent culture? Reflecting on their experiences working with teams in collegiate sports in recent…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 158: Why The Office's Michael Scott Is a Leader Worth Following
Hit NBC television show The Office was must-see TV during its run from 2005 to 2013 and continues to stay relevant thanks to streaming, its timeless humor, and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 157: Success Is All About Relationships with Coach Mike Martin Jr.
Baseball season is on the horizon, so we thought it was fitting to have a conversation with a veteran in the baseball world, Mike Martin Jr., Florida State…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 156: Developing Grit and Growth Like a Marine with Dr. Lea Walsh
What does it mean to have grit? How do you bounce back from adverse events? Dr. Katie Nichols explores these ideas with Dr. Lea Walsh, soon-to-be Lieutenant…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 155: Failure is Growth with Dr. Kimberly Shaffer
Successes are often shared and highlighted in the media, and for good reason - it's inspiring and motivating to hear about the path to achievement. However…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 154: New Year Special - Looking Back to Plan Ahead
Turning the page to a new year is a natural time to reflect and create new goals. With 2022 underway, the AMPLOS team discusses their personal approaches to…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 153: AMPLOS Team Series - Part 4 with Dr. Cory Shaffer
For our 4-part AMPLOS team series, we're shifting the spotlight to our group of psychologists and performance coaches. In the fourth and final episode of this…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 152: Finding Clarity in Your Calling with Coach Bob Richey
Uniting passion and purpose is typically the ultimate, and often difficult, goal in achieving a fulfilling career and life. Dr. Drew Brannon and Furman…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 151: Growth, Balance, & Winning a National Championship with George Marks
What does it feel like to finally achieve a long-term, meaningful goal and, once you reach it, what does it feel like in the afterglow of that euphoric moment?…