That "L" Word

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We're on a break! No, not like Ross and Rachel, but we'll be back very soon. Now is a great time to catch up on episodes you might have missed!

Easier said than done! Anxiety is also seen as one of those “four-letter” words. Certain types of anxiety are good and healthy, and others are not, no big shock in that statement. In this episode we discuss the good and the bad sides of anxiety and how we’ve failed and been successful at dealing with it. Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters.  On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Literally, it’s not a four-letter word so why do we treat it like one? In this episode we dig deep on change as it applies to you personally and professionally! What do change and a thousand-piece puzzle have in common and what can you learn about change from building a puzzle? Join us in this episode and find out! Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters.  On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

One of the most frequent questions we get is, “Can I still be friends with the people I worked with but am now leading?” Self-awareness, emotions, favoritism and so many other things factor into this question but the bottom line is “YES” you should be able to do it, but it definitely depends on how you both handle it. Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters.  On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

She’s back! We’ve got Dr. Becca back in studio and we’re talking about mental health in leaders and burnout. We discuss the pace of leadership, comparison mindset, scarcity, how the pandemic factored into the control over our pace of life and so much more! You don’t want to miss this one! If you’d like to get in touch with Dr. Becca you can find her here: https://delmarbehavioralhealth.com/ Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

This week we’re joined by business owner, coach and all-around great human, Beth Jones. We dig deep into reluctant leaders, imposter syndrome and a taking time for yourself. Beth uses a lighthouse as a beautiful metaphor for self-care and provides some tools and strategy for setting boundaries. You can get in touch with Beth here   https://mindsetalwayswins.com/ Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

In this episode Jody and Morgon look at what brought them to coaching and in doing so take a deeper look at the different stages leaders often go through when transitioning from individual contributor to leader. They discuss the agnostic nature of leadership and the similarities between leadership and coaching. Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Cycling at night, surfing, running, trash TV and more! Morgon and Jody both return off a string of travel but for vastly different reasons. Morgon was all over the place for work and is a bit tired while Jody took some time off for a surf trip. In this episode we explore “The Power Hour” and “Micro-breaks” and discuss the importance of taking time for yourself while answering the question of how we do it in our own lives.  Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

In this two-part series, Jody and Morgon examine a list of ten things, sent in by a listener, that require zero talent. They take that list and break it down item by item and relate it to the process of building an ideal team while providing the questions leaders should be asking potential team members and themselves. They explore culture and the impact the wrong people will have on the team and the positive impact of finding the right talent. Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters.  On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

In this two-part series, Jody and Morgon examine a list of ten things, sent in by a listener, that require zero talent. They take that list and break it down item by item and relate it to the process of building an ideal team while providing the questions leaders should be asking potential team members and themselves. They explore culture and the impact the wrong people will have on the team and the positive impact of finding the right talent. Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters.  On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

Grace and forgiveness are normal parts of our lives but when left unchecked these tools can become a crutch. Fear and scarcity can turn grace into enabling when used in excess. In this episode Morgon and Jody break down how to extend grace in a healthy way and provide support where needed to members of the team and those around you in your personal lives. Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.  Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters.  On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

A “Yes” to something that doesn’t serve you can mean a silent “No” to something that is important in your life. In this episode, Jody and Morgon explore the difference between doing something because you want to do it versus something you feel obligated to do. For every action there is a reaction and it’s often our personal well-being that suffers from saying “Yes” when we really want to say “No.” Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the bullshit people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that will spur real growth. For more in-depth information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more in-depth information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the bullshit and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the shit that might make you uncomfortable but will absolutely make you a better person and leader!

This is a term that one of our listeners wrote in and asked that we talk about. Many people go to work daily and practice quiet quitting. There are even people that get jobs where their sole intention is quiet quitting. Have you heard of this term before? Have you met anyone that you can remember that may have been a quiet quitter? Jody helps Morgon bring to light an occasion where he was a quiet quitter and didn’t even realize it.Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader! Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind! Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

Are you working in your purpose or are you just going through the motions? As we live we tell ourselves we have changed. When we take a deeper look the truth is revealed. We are doing what we have always done but we have tried to trick ourselves by painting the picture a different color. Listen to Morgon and Jody talking about setting a different example.Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader! Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind! Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

You can do it for them or you can do it for you. There is no right or wrong answer. Either way, the grass might not be greener. Jody and Morgon talk about the responsibilities that come with working for yourself. They also discuss how you can be happy being a part of the right organization. It all depends on what brings you joy.Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader! Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind! Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

One reason people make New Year’s resolutions is because they are not happy with some part of themselves or life. Asking ourselves are we happy is not an annual event it is a self-evaluation that happens for many of us daily. “Am I happy?”, is a great place to start but the question is do you know what makes you happy? Listen to Jody and Morgon talk through how we find the happiness that we seek. Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader! Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind! Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

Hmmm… You may be thinking what does that mean? That’s the same question Jody and Morgon asked themselves when they first heard the term. What better way to learn and teach than to discuss toxic positivity in another great episode of That L-Word.Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader! Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind! Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

The fun continues with Fidel Forde as he continues to share his message. There are even more positivity growth tips in this episode. Morgon and Jody are energized by Fidel’s ability to speak his authentic truth. One of the powerful moments is when Fidel asked, have we every investigated why we feel selfish? Listen to hear why.Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader! Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind! Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.

Are you ready to take charge of your feelings and thoughts? Then this is a two-part episode you must not miss. Powerful guest Fidel Forde wants to know, how honest will you be with yourself? Listen to the episode and find out the truth in that question for yourself. Jody and Morgon share a passion for leadership, love, and people. “That L Word” is their brainchild born over the best Mexican food downtown Jacksonville, NC has to offer and is meant to evoke the word, “Love” in the same conversation as, “Leadership.” We believe that leadership and love belong in the same sentence and aren’t afraid to cut past the noise and talk about what really matters. On “That L Word” we talk about love, empathy, trust, loyalty, listening, life, and ALL of the other things that people are afraid to say out loud in the same sentence with leadership. Leadership is ALL about people and people have feelings, leaders included - so get in here! Sit down and let’s talk about the stuff that might make you uncomfortable, but will absolutely make you a better person and leader! Please take a minute to subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram @that_lword, let us know what you think, what you’d like to talk about, share your stories, and anything else that’s on your mind! Jody is an Executive Coach and Consultant who loves working with leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can build an amazing organizational culture that no one could imagine leaving. Jody served in the Navy with small, highly elite, Reconnaissance and Special Operations teams for 20 years, and the last decade of his three-decade military career, advising two-star and three-star General Officers with organizations of more than 45k people. Jody has a unique ability to see through the BS people are usually telling themselves; he’s a patient listener who will ask the questions that spur real growth. For more information about Jody please visit his LinkedIn Profile. Morgon is known best as, “The Peoples Coach.” He coaches athletes, executives, and leaders with an emphasis on knowing and loving themselves first. His leadership and people skills were developed over two decades in the United States Marine Corps but Morgon has taken that passion and knowledge beyond his service. Morgon developed his coaching style after realizing his athletes needed more than just a workout and nutrition plan - they needed to be seen as people first. Morgon coaches executives and leaders the same way he coaches athletes, as people - not titles, so they can be successful in whatever they endeavor. For more information about Morgon please visit his LinkedIn Profile.