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Game Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode #57: Unlocking Business Success feat. Chuck RussellIn this insightful conversation, Desi Mayner interviews Chuck Russell, a seasoned entrepreneur, about the essential elements of running a successful small service business. They discuss the importance of vision boarding, effective business planning, and the PEST analysis framework. Chuck shares his experiences, emphasizing the need for introspection, strategic planning, and financial acumen. The conversation highlights the significance of involving key personnel in planning processes and the dynamic nature of business management. In this conversation, Desi Mayner and Chuck Russell explore the significant social and technological changes affecting businesses today, including the impact of COVID-19 and the rise of AI...2025-07-071h 17Game Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode #56: The Art of Leading Through Change feat. Mike LayIn this conversation, Desi Mayner and Mike Lay discuss the complexities of navigating transitions in leadership, particularly through a merger. Mike shares his experiences and insights on the emotional aspects of change, the importance of communication, and the need for trust and transparency within teams. They explore the challenges of leading through uncertainty, the necessity of setting clear expectations, and the value of feedback in ensuring a smooth transition. Mike emphasizes the significance of building relationships and maintaining a people-first approach during times of change, ultimately highlighting that while transitions can be daunting, they also present opportunities for growth...2025-07-0146 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode #55: The Intersection of Leadership and Fatherhood feat. Shon HartIn this engaging conversation, Desi Mayner and Shon Hart explore the intersection of leadership and fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of emotional presence, healing, and service. They discuss the challenges of balancing business and family life, the evolving role of fathers in the next generation, and practical tips for being a present and effective dad. Shon shares his journey of building the Involved Dad organization, highlighting the significance of understanding one's assignment and the impact of mentorship. The discussion culminates in a lightning round of quick insights, offering listeners actionable takeaways for their own lives....2025-06-2353 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode #54: Building a Mission Driven Business feat. Olivia SandersIn this episode of Gameplan Leadership, Desi Mayner interviews Olivia Sanders, an educator turned entrepreneur, who shares her journey of transitioning from teaching to founding a coffee company that supports special needs students. They discuss the challenges of leadership, the importance of systems and processes, and the value of developing people over merely managing tasks. Olivia emphasizes the need for a supportive community and the significance of having a clear mission in business. The conversation culminates in a lightning round where Olivia shares her insights on leadership traits, lessons learned from students, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.2025-06-1647 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode #53: Unlocking the Power of Managed IT Services feat. Will SpenceIn this conversation, Desi Mayner and Will Spence discuss the critical role of managed IT services for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of proactive IT solutions, cybersecurity awareness, and user education. They explore the concept of tech debt, the necessity of regular hardware upgrades, and the significance of risk assessments in identifying vulnerabilities. The discussion also highlights the challenges of remote work security and the emerging threats in the cybersecurity landscape, ultimately advocating for a zero trust framework and the need for managed IT service providers to ensure business safety and efficiency. In this conversation, Desi Mayner and Will...2025-06-1051 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode #52: Networking is about Relationships NOT Transactions feat. Will StiversonSummary:In this episode of Game Plan Leadership, Desi Mayner and networking expert Will Stiverson discuss the critical role of networking in business success. They explore effective strategies for building personal brands, the importance of community involvement, and the art of following up after networking events. Stiverson emphasizes the need for genuine connections and serving others as the foundation for successful networking. The conversation also touches on the significance of social capital and how to approach networking events with a strategic mindset.Takeaways:Networking is essential for business growth.Building personal...2025-06-0250 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 51: Clear Is Better Than Clever feat. Desiree MartinezIn this episode, Desi Mayner and Desiree Martinez delve into the intricacies of leadership and marketing strategies tailored for service businesses. They discuss the importance of understanding marketing fundamentals, conducting self-audits, identifying target audiences, and evaluating current marketing efforts. The conversation emphasizes the need for a clear marketing strategy that aligns with business goals and the significance of taking actionable steps to enhance marketing effectiveness. Desiree shares practical advice on how to approach marketing in a structured manner, ensuring that business owners can effectively connect with their audience and drive growth.Takeaways:In...2025-05-1335 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 50: Why Is Greater Than What feat. Pastor Jim WiegandIn our 50th epidose we brought on someone special, Pastor Jim WIegand. Desi Mayner and Pastor Jim Wiegand delve into the themes of purpose, leadership, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of understanding one's passion, pain, and proficiency as a means to discover purpose. Pastor Jim emphasizes the role of mentorship in leadership and the necessity of accountability in achieving personal goals. The conversation also highlights the significance of dreaming and planning for a better future, encouraging listeners to take actionable steps towards their aspirations.Takeaways:People need more faith in their...2025-05-0645 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 49: The Art of Risk MitigationIn this conversation, Desi Mayner and Ed Koledo delve into the intricacies of decision-making in leadership, drawing from Ed's extensive experience in both military and educational settings. They explore pivotal moments in leadership, the importance of understanding problems, and the tactical processes involved in making effective decisions. The discussion emphasizes the need for stakeholder involvement, maintaining authority, and mitigating risks throughout the decision-making process. Ed shares valuable lessons learned from his experiences, including the significance of empathy and support in leadership roles.Takeaways:Decision-making is crucial in leadership roles.Military experience can enhance...2025-04-3049 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 48: Transforming Mindsets from Sports to Business feat. Jason TraceyIn this conversation, Desi Mayner discusses the transition from sports coaching to business mindset coaching, emphasizing the importance of leadership, empowerment, and accountability in small businesses. He shares insights on navigating challenges, the significance of self-awareness, and the role of vulnerability in effective leadership. The discussion highlights the complexities of team dynamics and the necessity of clear communication and feedback. Desi also reflects on personal growth and the impact of leadership on families and communities, advocating for a culture of support and understanding in both business and personal life.Takeaways:Desi transitioned from...2025-04-221h 27Game Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 47: Elevating Leadership In Service BusinessesIn this episode of Gameplan Leadership, Desi Mayner interviews Karly Rolls, Vice President of Rolls Mechanical, a family-owned business in Michigan. They discuss the importance of leadership in service businesses, focusing on employee engagement, recruitment strategies, and the significance of a strong company culture. Karly shares insights on their unique referral bonus system, performance reviews, and the evolution of their training center, emphasizing the need for continuous development and proactive management. The conversation highlights the value of communication, feedback, and creating a supportive environment for employees to thrive.Takeaways:Leadership is about elevating...2025-04-1555 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 46: Leading In Fitness & Business - Mitch Babcock's Insights For SuccessIn this episode of Gameplan Leadership, Desi Mayner interviews Mitch Babcock, owner of CrossFit Fenton, discussing the intersection of fitness, leadership, and personal development. Mitch shares his journey from physical therapy to gym ownership, emphasizing the importance of setting expectations, daily discipline, and the parallels between sports and business. The conversation also delves into nutrition, family, and the legacy of health and fitness for future generations. Mitch offers actionable advice for small business owners, highlighting the significance of leading from the front and demanding excellence in their craft.Takeaways:Mitch Babcock emphasizes the...2025-04-0849 minCoffee & GritCoffee & GritBuilding A Business Like A Championship Team w/ Desi MaynerWhat if you ran your business like a college football team? That’s the question we unpack in this high-energy reunion with Desi Mayner — one of the original Coffee & Grit guests from way back in Episode 2. So much has changed since his first visit in February 2020 (pre-pandemic!), and Desi’s journey of transformation from coaching athletes to building elite business teams is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we dive into:Why most small businesses are structured like losing teams (and how to fix it)The difference between hiring thoroughbreds vs. donkeys — and why it’s costing youWhat sports and...2025-03-271h 29Game Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 45: The Realign MethodSummaryIn this episode of Gameplan Leadership, Desi Mayner discusses the challenges faced by middle managers and introduces the Re-align framework as a solution. The framework consists of reviewing the current situation, engaging in dialogue, assessing impact, laying out clear expectations, implementing a support plan, gauging commitment, and navigating forward. Desi emphasizes the importance of investing in team development and maintaining open communication to foster a high-performing team culture.Takeaways:The Re-align framework is essential for addressing middle management issues.Specific examples of behavior are crucial for effective...2025-03-2515 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 44: Leadership, Growth, and Lessons from the HVAC Industry with Wayne MacklinIn this episode of Game Plan Leadership, Desi Mayner sits down with Wayne Macklin, owner of Macklin Heating and Cooling, to discuss his journey in the HVAC industry. Wayne shares the challenges he faced in the early years, the importance of financial management, and the key lessons he’s learned along the way. He breaks down leadership development, team building, and effective communication strategies while offering insights on scaling a small business. Throughout the conversation, Wayne emphasizes authenticity, self-belief, and the mindset needed to succeed—not just in business, but in the people industry. Tune in for valuable advice on a...2025-03-1152 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 43: Why Great Leaders Build Systems, Not Just Work HarderWorking harder is not the answer to scaling your business. The best leaders don’t just grind—they build systems that make scaling easier, teams more effective, and operations run without constant oversight.In this episode, we break down why relying on hustle alone leads to burnout and stagnation. You will learn how to implement leadership systems that improve efficiency, delegation, and team performance so your business can grow beyond you.If you are a service business owner stuck in the daily grind, this is your game plan for stepping back, leading with strategy, and building a business that thri...2025-02-1749 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 42: Systems Beat Hustle Every Time - Unlocking Championship LeadershipIn this energizing episode of Game Plan Leadership, Desi Maynor, alongside guest co-host and former All-American soccer player Cole Russell, dives deep into the strategies that separate good leaders from great ones. With a sharp sports focus and actionable advice, this episode tackles the myths of hustle culture, showing how repeatable systems and strong leadership fundamentals are the keys to consistent wins—both on and off the field.Key Highlights: The Huddle: Leadership begins with clarity. Just like a coach with a whiteboard, leaders must ensure every team member knows the play. Using ex...2025-01-2941 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 41: Did Leadership Turn the Lions Into the Most Dominant Force in the NFL?Discover how leadership transformed the Detroit Lions into an NFL powerhouse and learn how to apply these same winning principles to your service business. From Dan Campbell's culture-building expertise to the delegation strategies that revolutionized the team, this guide breaks down the Lions' success into actionable business lessons.Learn the five key leadership elements that turned the Lions into champions:• Building an unshakeable winning culture• Empowering leaders throughout your organization• Mastering crisis communication• Leading by example• Implementing proven leadership frameworksGet practical insights on how to develop your team, create accountability systems, and build a championship-caliber business using the Lions' proven blu...2025-01-1524 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 40: The Netflix Secret - How to Spot Your Company's Turning PointStop missing business game-changers! Learn how to spot critical turning points and pivot fast in your service-based business. Discover the parallels between iconic sports moments and business breakthroughs.In this episode of Game Plan Leadership, we explore:• Identifying defining moments in business and sports• Making high-stakes decisions under pressure• The importance of timing and adaptability• Real-world examples from Apple, Netflix, and the NBADon't let game-changing opportunities pass you by. Learn how to recognize pivotal moments, make decisive moves, and lead your team to victory. Whether you're facing unexpected obstacles or market shifts, this video equips you with strategies to turn set...2024-12-1819 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 37: Unlocking the MVP Mindset for LeadersDiscover how the best leaders—just like MVP athletes—excel through consistent discipline, meticulous preparation, and a relentless drive to lead by example. In this episode, Desi Mayner reveals the three core strategies behind the MVP mindset that power service-based businesses to success. Learn how daily routines, accountability, and a championship work ethic can transform your leadership style.Explore how to commit to daily discipline, prepare like a champion, and lead with purpose to elevate your team’s performance. This episode breaks down practical steps and real-life applications from sports and business, giving you the playbook to lead p...2024-11-0631 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 36: Make Halftime Adjustments to Lead Your Business Through SetbacksIn this episode of Game Plan Leadership, Desi Mayner dives into the crucial role of making halftime adjustments in your business—just like a championship coach calls the right plays to turn the game around. Desi shares five key steps from the leadership playbook to help business owners overcome obstacles and lead their teams to victory. By diagnosing the root of the issue, simplifying your game plan, empowering the right players, and communicating adjustments clearly, you’ll be able to make the right moves when it counts. Success is all about continuous improvement and adapting your strategy as needed—on the...2024-10-2320 minGame Plan LeadershipGame Plan LeadershipEpisode 33: Game Plan Leadership - Your Playbook for Winning in BusinessWelcome to Game Plan Leadership, the podcast for leaders who are ready to elevate their game and lead their teams to victory. Hosted by award-winning leadership coach Desi Maynor, this show is your playbook for mastering the fundamentals of leadership, transforming your team, and driving high-performance results. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just stepping into the game, each episode will provide you with practical tools and actionable insights to communicate effectively, streamline operations, and maximize your team's potential. Get ready to tackle real-world problems with real-world solutions, refine your game plan, and reclaim your...2024-09-1703 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders32: Employee 99The world is full of opportunities, pick a thing and go after it. In this episode Desi is joined by Aaron Whitener, CEO and Founder of ACE Outdoors. Together they discuss Aaron's journey from starting a business at 15 to where he is now with over 100 employees. This episode is packed with helpful tips on drive, initiative, mission and management. You're not going to want to miss it! Show Links Learn more about Desi & his work: Website: https://www.maynerleadership.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumlWcF1tCDUWUzz80wbjAw ...2024-03-2755 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders31: Show Them the LadderKristin Howard did not see herself as an outgoing leader... until she realized she had become one. Kristin's self-awareness and grit took her from a W2 job to becoming the Multiple Center Owner of The UPS Stores in Fenton, Monroe, and Ypsilanti. Along the way, she survived a harrowing accident, had twins, and experienced the kind of personal and professional growth we love to celebrate on this podcast. So today, we hear Kristin's story, and dig deep into the why behind this unstoppable leader. Enjoy! Show Links Learn more about Desi & his work: We...2024-03-1353 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders30: A Mayner Mashup: Successes, Failures, & Lessons LearnedWelcome back! This week, we loosen the format to dive into a discussion with Mayner Leadership's own Jeremy Kline. Jeremy shares his story, his why, and how being a leadership coach has affected his own life, as a professional and as a family man. He and Desi work with business leaders of all stripes and, today, they slow down to share some of the lessons their own journeys have taught them, and how they've overcome obstacles on the way. Show Links Learn more about Desi & his work: Website: https://www.maynerleadership.com/ 2024-02-2855 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders29: The Leadership Drill - 5 Steps to Solve Any ProblemHow do leaders get better at solving problems? Practice. Welcome back! This week, we are here with The Leadership Drill: a five-step process to solving any problems you face in business (or outside of it!). In this episode, Desi teaches you the steps of leading with Absolute Accountability and provides an example of the drill so you can see it in action. All this and more in one powerful episode. Thank you for listening. Show Links Learn more about Desi & his work: Website: https://www.maynerleadership.com/ YouTube: https://ww...2024-02-1447 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders28: What NOT to Say as a LeaderAre you pointing the finger, or the thumb? Welcome back! This week, Desi is back with 15 things you SHOULD NOT SAY as a leader. As we've discussed, leadership is largely communication, and the words you choose as a leader matter. So, Desi brings you some of his favorite turns of phrase that bosses often lapse into ("That's not my job," "I'm not on the team that failed," etc.) and how we can all better avoid them. Check out our 6 Rules of the Game, 6 Winning Mindsets, and more: https://s3.amazonaws.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/sites/95139/themes/2151502226/downloads/1065ddd-d787...2024-01-3140 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders27: How Can DISC Help Micro-Businesses, Leaders, Owners & Teams?DISC is the universal language of human behavior. Universal being the operative word. So, how can this system help you and your team win? This week, Desi is joined by his longtime collaborator Jeremy Kline to talk about the numerous advantages of DISC, including: Improved Communication: By understanding and accounting for the different communication styles people have, you can communicate clear messages that will resonate with your people. Enhanced Teamwork: If you want to break down silos, good communication is a must. DISC gives team members the tools to better understand how to interface with one another...2024-01-171h 05Designing LeadersDesigning Leaders26: Positioning A Driven Mindset in SalesIt's time to check your mindset. In this episode, Desi's cousin Zach Mayner, Business Unit Leader for the Traveling Superintendent Division of Iris Recruiting, joins us to talk about the grind the Mayners have embraced, and the benefits of a position-driven mindset. Zach is a superstar recruiter, but he maintains that his success comes more from listening than selling, and following the tenets of good leadership he learned at church and at home. So today, we learn how to stop pitching and start communicating, and dive into Zach's process: Prompting CREATES Data Data ENHANCES Knowledge Knowledge DRIVES Positioning ...2024-01-0357 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders25: DISC In Orthodontics: Connect, Influence, & Lead in Any SituationGood leadership is good communication. And good communicators recognize that what you say is only half the battle. But, how can you ensure that your colleagues and clients are all on the same page? It starts with DISC. This week, Desi is joined by his longtime client Dr. Nicole Wax from Wax Orthodontics. Dr. Wax and her team use the DISC system to better interface with their patients - and one another - to offer top tier service, no matter what personality walks through the door. This week, she joins Desi to break down the DISC system...2023-12-201h 10Designing LeadersDesigning Leaders25: DISC In Orthodontics: Connect, Influence, & Lead in Any Situation  Good leadership is good communication. And good communicators recognize that what you say is only half the battle. But, how can you ensure that your colleagues and clients are all on the same page? It starts with DISC.  This week, Desi is joined by his longtime client Dr. Nicole Wax from Wax Orthodontics. Dr. Wax and her team use the DISC system to better interface with their patients - and one another - to offer top tier service, no matter what personality walks through the door. This week, she joins Desi to break down the DI...2023-12-2057 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#24: The Parallels of Leadership & SportsWelcome to the Designing Leaders Podcast! In this show, host Desi Mayner dives into the habits, the discipline, and the mindset behind successful people, so he can help you become an absolutely accountable leader. If you know Desi from his former podcast, LEAD: With Desi Mayner, you know that Desi's background as an athlete is key to his success as a coach and entrepreneur. So, this week, he explores the connection between business and athletics with coach and professional soccer player Cole Russell. Cole is professional soccer player, high school and high level club coach and owner...2023-12-061h 03Designing LeadersDesigning Leaders#23: Prioritize & ExecuteWelcome back to LEAD: With Desi Mayner! This week Desi talks about how to "prioritize and execute" within your team to take your team to the next level. Buckle up...It's time to LEAD.2023-07-1022 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#22: After-Action DebriefWelcome back to LEAD: With Desi Mayner. This week we have Jeremy Kline back on the pod to discuss what an after-action debrief looks like! A little bit different episode this week...buckle up, it's time to LEAD.2023-06-2824 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#21: Investing In Your Team Is EVERYTHINGWelcome back to LEAD: With Desi Mayner. This week's episode has one of the best: Dr. Nicole Wax from Wax Orthodontics! So excited to have her on the show this week as we talk about serving and investing in your team! Buckle up, it's time to LEAD.2023-06-2048 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#20: Leadership Is A SkillWelcome back to LEAD: With Desi Mayner. This week we have a familiar face (voice) on the podcast, our very own Jeremy Kline. We dive deep into the 6 skills that it takes to become a good leader and if everyone can do so.2023-06-1329 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#19: 10 Ways Ego Is Destroying Your Business w/ Todd WardaThis week on LEAD: With Desi Mayner, we brought on a special guest, Todd Warda. Todd helps us dive into the dangers of bringing a big ego into the workplace and more specifically 10 ways that it can destroy you and your business! Buckle up, it is time to LEAD.2023-06-0650 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#18: What The Top 10% Looks LikeThis week's episode of LEAD with Desi Mayner features Desi going solo for a quick look into what the top 10% looks like... Stay tuned as there are for sure some golden nuggets to look out for!2023-05-2313 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#17: What Does Leadership Actually Look Like?Welcome back to LEAD with Desi Mayner. This week's episode features both Chris Warden and Ben Curtis from the Priority Traffic Podcast! We tackle leadership, what it looks like, and how it evolves. Give it a listen on our website, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!2023-05-161h 09Designing LeadersDesigning Leaders#16: Failure Is THE Key w/ Jake DiverWelcome back to LEAD w/ Desi Mayner! This week we have on Jake Diver. Jake is the owner of Eder & Diver Insurance Agency which deals with all things insurance, and this week they talk about why failure is so important and a huge key to success. Tune in TODAY!2023-05-0933 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#15: Obstacles & Opportunities w/ Mark HowellI bring on Mark Howell, the founder of Fund A Life! It was great hearing his story and how he is now changing lives with Fund A Life! Give it a list on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here on our website!2023-05-0241 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#14: "The Life Of An Entrepreneur" w/ Noreen OwensWelcome back to LEAD! This week we have Noreen Owens on the podcast and talk about the life of an entrepreneur. Rewarding, but challenging! Here is a peak behind the curtain at what entrepreneurs go through!!2023-04-2847 minDesigning LeadersDesigning Leaders#13: Desi Mayner w/ Casey MeyerOn this week's episode, I host Casey Meyer from Lakes Electric! We had a ton of fun on this episode so be sure that if you like the episode then like, comment, and share so we can bring more episodes like this to your platforms!2023-04-1850 minPriority Traffic PodcastPriority Traffic PodcastEp. 017 | Leadership, it's Who I am! w/ Desi MaynerIn this episode of the Priority Traffic Podcast, Ben and Chris sit down with Desi Mayner, CEO of Mayner Leadership. Desi is a Division I football player, teacher, and athletic coach—and he can tell you what he's learned from all of those positions.  We chat about self-leadership, family leadership, and leading in your communities. How we deal with pressure, loss, grief, and how everything is connected.  We also discuss enjoying the journey and the importance of pausing and embracing the moment.Book Recommendations:The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the...2023-04-171h 09Designing LeadersDesigning Leaders#12: Desi Mayner w/ The North GroupDesi jumps on an episode with The North Group! Buckle up because this is a fun one. Desi talks about his story and how he got where he is today! Enjoy!2023-04-1141 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersFour Things Your Employees Need To Thrive Post COVIDDo you have a workplace your team loves to be in? We have reached a time where quiet quitting is trending and you need to be in tune with the current workforce. Your team members and employees need to love to be in your workplace, seeing and feeling the progress, and we need to be intentional in creating workplaces that your employees want to be. Desi Mayner has been where you are. He’s been a Division I football player, teacher, and an athletic coach. If he’s learned one thing from those experiences, it’s that high p...2023-02-2239 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersFour Things Your Employees Need To Thrive Post COVIDDo you have a workplace your team loves to be in? We have reached a time where quiet quitting is trending and you need to be in tune with the current workforce. Your team members and employees need to love to be in your workplace, seeing and feeling the progress, and we need to be intentional in creating workplaces that your employees want to be. Desi Mayner has been where you are. He’s been a Division I football player, teacher, and an athletic coach. If he’s learned one thing from those experiences, it’s that high p...2023-02-2239 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS Episode 10: Improve Your Leadership in 2023Goals are absolutely essential to your ability as a leader, but are you setting goals you will achieve? Are you setting yourself up for success or failure? Desi and Jeremy are walking you through three steps to set SMART goals today to improve your leadership and set you up for success in 2023.   Desi Mayner has been where you are. He’s been a Division I football player, teacher, and an athletic coach. If he’s learned one thing from those experiences, it’s that high performing people are often poor judges of themselves and what their team is capa...2023-02-1536 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS Episode 10: Improve Your Leadership in 2023Goals are absolutely essential to your ability as a leader, but are you setting goals you will achieve? Are you setting yourself up for success or failure? Desi and Jeremy are walking you through three steps to set SMART goals today to improve your leadership and set you up for success in 2023.   Desi Mayner has been where you are. He’s been a Division I football player, teacher, and an athletic coach. If he’s learned one thing from those experiences, it’s that high performing people are often poor judges of themselves and what their team is capa...2023-02-1536 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS Episode 9 - Episode Highlights 2022It has been an incredible year and an incredible launch to The Mayner Leadership Show. To celebrate we compiled the highlights from 2022, giving you the best of the best of each episode. Desi Mayner has been where you are. He’s been a Division I football player, teacher, and an athletic coach. If he’s learned one thing from those experiences, it’s that high performing people are often poor judges of themselves and what their team is capable of. Why? Because they can’t see the whole picture. Not because they don’t care. Because they are just t...2023-01-1336 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS Episode 9 - Episode Highlights 2022It has been an incredible year and an incredible launch to The Mayner Leadership Show. To celebrate we compiled the highlights from 2022, giving you the best of the best of each episode. Desi Mayner has been where you are. He’s been a Division I football player, teacher, and an athletic coach. If he’s learned one thing from those experiences, it’s that high performing people are often poor judges of themselves and what their team is capable of. Why? Because they can’t see the whole picture. Not because they don’t care. Because they are just t...2023-01-1336 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS Episode 8 - How to Succeed Through FailureWe have all failed at some point. We will all fail again. Desi and Jeremy discuss specific ways to mitigate the ‘F’ word in your life.   Info and complimentary four day video course at Mayner Leadership. Video produced by Michigan Video and Photography.2022-12-2035 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS Episode 8 - How to Succeed Through FailureWe have all failed at some point. We will all fail again. Desi and Jeremy discuss specific ways to mitigate the ‘F’ word in your life.   Info and complimentary four day video course at Mayner Leadership. Video produced by Michigan Video and Photography.2022-12-2035 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS Episode 7 - The Must Have Mindset of Every LeaderAs humans we can only control two things: our mindset and our actions. In this episode Desi and Jeremy talk about  one mindset that every leader must have to be successful. Sign up for a complimentary 4-video mini-course at MaynerLeadership.com. Video and podcast produced by Michigan Video and Photography.2022-12-0620 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS Episode 7 - The Must Have Mindset of Every LeaderAs humans we can only control two things: our mindset and our actions. In this episode Desi and Jeremy talk about  one mindset that every leader must have to be successful. Sign up for a complimentary 4-video mini-course at MaynerLeadership.com. Video and podcast produced by Michigan Video and Photography.2022-12-0620 minAthlete Mental Game CoachingAthlete Mental Game CoachingEpisode 1: Welcome to AMGC PodcastAMGC was founded to train athletes on their mental game in athletics. Too many athletes don't reach their full potential as an athlete because they never train the 80% of the game that gets overlooked: the mental game. This podcast will give you insight to how to begin training your mental game and how powerful it can be. This podcast is hosted by Cole Russell (Director of Coaching at AMGC) and Desi Mayner (Owner/Founder of AMGC). Enjoy!2022-11-3010 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E6 - Three Strategies To Avoid BurnoutDesi and Jeremy unpack three specific strategies you can implement immediately, to keep you from becoming burned out, and make the most out of each day. Sign up for your complimentary 4 day video course at maynerleadership.com. Video and content produced by Michigan Video and Photography.2022-11-1543 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E6 - Three Strategies To Avoid BurnoutDesi and Jeremy unpack three specific strategies you can implement immediately, to keep you from becoming burned out, and make the most out of each day. Sign up for your complimentary 4 day video course at maynerleadership.com. Video and content produced by Michigan Video and Photography.2022-11-1543 minTime to Head NorthTime to Head NorthTTHN020: Growth and ResilienceOn the latest Time to Head North, two thought leaders sit down to discuss leadership and resilience. Join us as we listen to TNG CEO Steve Hernandez chat with Desi Mayner, CEO of Mayner Leadership. 2022-11-0243 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E5 - The Only 4 Actions A Leader Must TakeWith the term leadership having so many different meanings from different sources, Desi and Jeremy simplify the concept into 4 simple to understand, but not easy to do, actions. Immediate results will follow!   Sign up for your complimentary, free, 4 part video course at maynerleadership.com. Video produced by michvp.com.2022-11-011h 00Designing LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E5 - The Only 4 Actions A Leader Must TakeWith the term leadership having so many different meanings from different sources, Desi and Jeremy simplify the concept into 4 simple to understand, but not easy to do, actions. Immediate results will follow!   Sign up for your complimentary, free, 4 part video course at maynerleadership.com. Video produced by michvp.com.2022-11-011h 00Designing LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E4 - How to Break a Sales Slump in 3 Easy StepsThe hidden truth about sales slumps. We will uncover, explain and teach you how we overcome a sales slump in 3 easy steps so you can get back on track and smash those goals without burning out and slipping into a downward spiral…and you can implement these steps before every sales situation you are about to enter in as little as 90 seconds! Learn more at www.maynerleadership.com. Video produced by Michigan Video and Photography; www.michvp.com.2022-10-1847 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E4 - How to Break a Sales Slump in 3 Easy StepsThe hidden truth about sales slumps. We will uncover, explain and teach you how we overcome a sales slump in 3 easy steps so you can get back on track and smash those goals without burning out and slipping into a downward spiral…and you can implement these steps before every sales situation you are about to enter in as little as 90 seconds! Learn more at www.maynerleadership.com. Video produced by Michigan Video and Photography; www.michvp.com.2022-10-1847 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E3 - Four Mindset Myths That Are Holding You Back and How to Overcome ThemUnlock the 4 ways to achieve mindset mastery as a leader and how to help your team do the same without wasting a bunch of time doing trust falls and other pointless activities. We will show you how we learned this the hard way so you don’t have to.2022-10-0451 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E3 - Four Mindset Myths That Are Holding You Back and How to Overcome ThemUnlock the 4 ways to achieve mindset mastery as a leader and how to help your team do the same without wasting a bunch of time doing trust falls and other pointless activities. We will show you how we learned this the hard way so you don’t have to.2022-10-0451 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E2 - Communication Just Got EasierDiscover the simple tool to communicate like a PRO without ever stressing about getting through to your team, and that you can implement today!   Learn more at https://maynerleadership.com Produced by Michigan Video and Photography; https://www.michvp.com2022-09-2029 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E2 - Communication Just Got EasierDiscover the simple tool to communicate like a PRO without ever stressing about getting through to your team, and that you can implement today!   Learn more at https://maynerleadership.com Produced by Michigan Video and Photography; https://www.michvp.com2022-09-2029 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E1 - The 2 Most Important Days in Life and BusinessDesi and Jeremy introduce the new series, give a brief history about their passion for leadership and coaching, and provide some valuable information you can use right now to grow your business.2022-09-0139 minDesigning LeadersDesigning LeadersTMLS E1 - The 2 Most Important Days in Life and BusinessDesi and Jeremy introduce the new series, give a brief history about their passion for leadership and coaching, and provide some valuable information you can use right now to grow your business.2022-09-0139 minService Industry PodcastService Industry PodcastEP. 123 How To Find, Keep, & Lead Employees w/ Desi MaynerIn this episode, Matt talks to Desi Mayner about leadership and how it can help you find, keep, and lead employees Find more about Desi Mayner below https://www.maynerleadership.com WANT MATT'S HELP MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL MATT info@serviceindustrycoach.com2022-08-2533 minGray Area PodcastGray Area PodcastEp102 Desi MaynerDesi Mayner Desi possesses an unrivaled ambition to help those around him conquer. A leader both born and made, Desi was an elite athlete in high school and competed at the highest of levels in college. After teaching and coaching high school for 10 years, Desi faced the sudden and tremendous loss of his father and grandfather role models within 2 years of each other. Although devastating, this loss was the catalyst that led Desi to finally pursue his passion and purpose of becoming a Transformational Leadership Coach. In less than a year, Desi grew Mayner Leadership into a six-figure, debt-free business...2022-05-261h 08Freedom Center ChurchFreedom Center ChurchFCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E127 The Communication Platform, Desi MaynerThis week we welcome back Desi Mayner, with Mayner Leadership, as he takes Pastor Jim Parkin through his DISC assessment results. Get ready to learn a thing or two about this communication platform - and Jim - along with us. How we perceive each other, communicate, and seek to understand those around us, has a big impact.2022-03-0351 minFreedom Center ChurchFreedom Center ChurchFCC The Lighthouse Experiment - E97 Leadership in Us, Desi MaynerWe welcome Chief Vision Officer, Desi Mayner, from Mayner Leadership on the show along with Pastor Jim Parkin and co-host Ashley Chandler. This will probably be a conversation on leadership from a heart and perspective you've not heard before. Enjoy, there's a lot in this episode.2021-07-2959 minCoffee & GritCoffee & GritThe Mental GameWe are often told that behaviors drive results, however must of the time we know what we should be doing.  So what is stopping us from taking action to get the results that we desire?  In this episode of Coffee & Grit we are joined by Mental Game Coach Desi Mayner as we discuss what separates the top performers from the rest of the pack.Desi, founder of Mayner Leadership, works with elite level athletes of all kinds to develop mental game faces and inner GRIT.  Channeling from his personal experiences in sports, competition, and adversity Desi has impacted countless ath...2020-02-1852 min