Posts by Michael Vickers

With a coaching career with over 400 victories, Coach Jim Johnson’s journey is a testament to the impact of positive leadership and the magic of believing in one’s dreams. Yet, it’s not the number of wins that define his legacy, but rather a moment of pure humanity and inspiration that captured the nation’s heart back in February 2006. In a decision that would forever change the lives of many, Coach Jim Johnson chose to play Jason McElwain, affectionately known as J-Mac, an autistic team manager, in Greece Athena High School’s final home game. J-Mac’s extraordinary performance, scoring 20 points in just over four minutes, is a story of courage, inclusivity, and the spirit of sportsmanship that transcends the game of basketball.

As we dive into this conversation, we’re set to explore Coach Johnson’s philosophy on leadership, the importance of teamwork, and how to turn dreams into reality. So, whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a leader looking to transform your team’s dynamics, or someone chasing a dream, this episode promises insights and inspiration that could very well change your perspective on what it takes to achieve success and make a difference. Join me now for my conversation with Coach Jim Johnson.

The digital landscape is changing, and changing fast. AI is revolutionizing the digital landscape, paving the way for a new era of personalized customer experiences that foster a deeper connection between brands and their audiences. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, businesses are now capable of developing more effective marketing campaigns tailored to the specific needs and preferences of their customers. Small companies and entrepreneurs can now compete more effectively against big enterprise.

This podcast episode will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for entrepreneurs and marketers looking to achieve significant growth in their businesses employing the latest tools. To help us understand how AI can help you accelerate your results, is entrepreneur, and AI marketing specialist, Cody Schneider.

Gratitude plays a pivotal role both in our personal and professional lives. On a personal level, gratitude is associated with greater happiness, as it helps individuals appreciate what they have, rather than what they lack. It fosters resilience, improves health, and strengthens relationships by promoting positive interactions and a sense of connection with others.

Professionally, expressing gratitude can lead to better work environments, increased morale, and productivity. It helps in building and maintaining professional relationships, and can also be a catalyst for networking opportunities and career advancement. A culture of gratitude within organizations can reduce employee turnover and enhance job satisfaction.

To help us understand how to integrate gratitude into our lives is author, speaker, and CEO of Gratitude at work, Steve Foran.

Becoming the preferred choice is the goal of any organization that sells something. In today’s congested marketplace it’s important to create strategies and messaging to attract your ideal customers, and leverage change to create unique competitive advantages that make you the clear choice.

If you are looking to disrupt your market and become the emotional favorite, then you are going to enjoy my conversation with author, speaker, and marketing guru, Gerry O’Brion.

Today’s marketplace is crowded and chaotic. Differentiating yourself and your organization in a sea of sameness can be challenging.

If you are looking for innovative and practical strategies to create more value and opportunities while shortening your sales cycle, then you are going to enjoy my conversation with author, speaker and coach, Ron Karr.