Big Things Done Podcast

In this episode, Andrew talks about 3 easy ways you can become a better leader right now. Many leadership lessons are learned through years of experience, but there are some things you can start doing today that will drastically improve the way you lead. If you're hungry to get to the next level in your career, you won't want to miss this. Check out these valuable leadership gems in this episode!   Thanks for supporting the podcast! Andrew Glover

David Beranek and Maurice Damoin are co-founders of a new startup called DBI Ventures, an investment company committed to growing their clients' money. While I personally invest with DBI, I am also interested in learning more about how they are doing their "Big Thing", and this interview captures many of the struggles and necessities required for a business partnership to be successful. David and Maurice are normal people like you and me - hard workers, have traditional "day jobs", are not funded by rich parents or inheritances. Their passion, integrity and skills combined with their desire to make a positive impact on the world makes them truly unique and amazing dudes!   If you want to learn more about investing with DBI Ventures (and I highly recommend that you do!), you can find them at the links below: Website: https://www.dbiventures.com/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dbiventures/ Twitter: @DbiVentures Instagram: @dbiventures   Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast!   Andrew Glov

Ever feel like you are on a plateau in your life? Not really making any progress and developing into the person/athlete/spouse/professional/friend you know you could be? I'll bet a big reason for that is that you have let your guard down. You have enemies. They are actively trying to hold you back. If you aren't aware of them, they can destroy you my making you live a mediocre life. This episode talks about identifying your enemies and building an attack mindset that will get you fired up and back on the path.   Thanks for supporting the podcast! Andrew Glover *music by hooksounds.com

If you are doing something BIG, it's a guarantee that you will run up resistance. You'll be rejected, set back, told you can't do something, have unexpected things block your path. How are you supposed to keep going when that happens? If you're somebody who doesn't want your rejection or obstacle to get the last word, then check out this episode to learn how you can build resilience into your life.   Thanks for supporting the podcast - please tell a friend if you like the content!   Andrew Glover   music by hooksounds.com

If you are serious about making your big thing a reality, you are going to have to communicate with someone, guaranteed. This episode will teach you the way military officers successfully communicate to make the mission happen. If you've ever felt like you aren't getting your point across or wish you could motivate people through your speaking, this episode is what you need to get to the next level!   Thanks for supporting the podcast! Please share with a friend if you like the content.   Andrew Glover (music by hooksounds.com)

We know that the big things we want to accomplish don’t just happen. Making your dream a reality requires you to think and act strategically. But what does that mean? What does it mean to be a strategic person? In this episode, we break down what a strategic person thinks about and how they make their decisions. In the end, you will walk away with practical exercises to start being strategic immediately.   Thanks for supporting the podcast - please share with a friend if you find value in the content  :)   Andrew Glover   (music by hooksounds.com)

Rachel Richardson is an all-around badass who started her own nutrition company after completing an amazing personal transformation. Rachel is full of energy and has an overwhelming desire to help people make great choices when it comes to food and life. She's also a pretty ripped crossfit athlete. This episode captures Rachel's passion and will serve as inspiration for anyone looking to take the leap into something they have always dreamt of doing. Rachel Richardson: @are.m.are | https://www.earnednotgivennutrition.com/   Thanks for supporting the podcast! Andrew Glover

Most transformation stories follow the "rags-to-riches" trajectory. People talk about how terrible their life was, and then glamorize how awesome their life is now - almost always skipping the middle part of what makes the transformation happen! In this episode, co-host David Glover shares his story about failing out of Baylor, struggling with his weight, and how he turned it all around. David is an everyday dude who you can relate to, and his story is worth hearing. Listen if you: need inspiration to make a change, are going through some tough stuff, are a leader who wants to make difference in the life of your team members. Thanks for supporting the podcast! Andrew Glover

Society glamorizes what "success" looks like and they conveniently ignore the road to get there. This is a problem that makes people not see the value in themselves, not achieve their potential, and become less resilient. My brother David and I decided to set the record straight with this episode, talking about how a lesson from President Theodore Roosevelt can guide us to success. Listen for: motivation during tough times, looking for a way to level up.   Thanks for supporting and sharing the podcast! Andrew Glover

COVID-19 is giving you an opportunity. You can choose to live in fear and frustration, or you can figure out how to become better than before. There are lessons to learn from COVID-19 that set us up to do BIG THINGS. This episode has what I've learned so far.   Thanks for supporting the podcast. I believe in the message and do my best to live these principles every day. Andrew Glover

COVID-19 has disrupted our lives globally and personally. If you're struggling to find a new "normal" routine and adapt to these times, I've got 4 tips to help you stay grounded and live a life of meaning and fulfillment. *Note: this is my first video podcast! You can find the video version on Youtube titled - "Staying Focused During Covid-19"   Thanks for supporting the podcast and the message I believe in. Andrew Glover

When a crisis strikes, will you be ready to lead? It's not easy to make good decisions, manage uncertainty, and communicate effectively during these times. This episode dives into the basics that will help you lead effectively through even the worst of situations.   Thanks for supporting the podcast! Andrew Glover   *Music by HookSounds

Episode Summary: Be flexible and aggressively seek feedback for the best chance of success Don’t expect your plan to go swimmingly. Provide yourself and your teammates latitude to fail and adjust. Highlight the things that are going well. Just as in the beginning, always seek feedback from every level to ensure you are on the right course.

Episode Summary: Get input from your subject matter experts for the best plan You’re building a plan for something you’ve never done before. The plan better have input from the people who are experts and people executing the plan for the highest degree of success. Don’t expect perfection, and consider all your options.

Episode Summary: Say where you want to go, not how to get there. In adaptation situations, you don’t fully know what you should be doing. Wise organizations navigate these situations by understanding the key priorities and considering all possible solutions to get there.

Episode Summary: Tame uncertainty by opening communication lines and providing direction. In times of crisis and change, uncertainty abounds. The best way to manage this involves allowing people to voice their frustration and providing a sense of purpose and way forward. People have real feelings and needs, and if they are not addressed, they will never give their best effort in the change. Providing a timeline and direction will provide meaning and direction to keep people moving in the right direction.   Thanks for supporting the podcast! Andrew Glover

Episode Summary: understand and communicate the 2 reasons why you must adapt and change. Human beings don’t like to change. It makes us uncomfortable, it’s challenging, it means we might fail. If you want to successfully adapt to a new way of doing something, your starting point should always be understanding WHY you are changing.  This gives people reason to change and creates buy-in.   Thanks for supporting the podcast! Andrew Glover

The success of your Big Thing is based on your ability to make good decisions. This podcast breaks down how to approach making decisions, modeling the successful strategies employed by war-winning commanders throughout the ages. We talk about the OODA Loop and how it can help you speed up your decision cycle so you can stay ahead of your opponents. I've employed the OODA Loop and this type of thinking - trust me, it works.   Thanks for supporting the podcast!   Andrew Glover

The book "Call Sign Chaos" by James Mattis is one of the best modern leadership and military memoirs of our day. Hon. James Mattis is a retired 4-star General in the Marine Corps and also served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense. He was a commanding officer of units that directly invaded Iraq (both times) and Afghanistan. Mattis provides great perspective on leadership and how to unite thousands of people together to accomplish seemingly impossible objectives. If you are looking to level-up your leadership skills, this is an episode and book you will not want to miss.   Thanks for supporting the podcast! Andrew Glover

Our life journey is shaped by feedback. The reason we have performed a certain way, made specific decisions is all based on feedback we've received throughout life. Pain, joy, passion, criticism, praise, reject - every form of feedback shapes what we decide to do and who we are. In this episode, I share my recent frustrations with poor feedback I've received as a student and how we can overcome these scenarios by asking for feedback the right way. I also talk about how to properly give feedback so the people under us can learn from their mistakes and improve. Thanks for supporting the podcast! Andrew Glover