Saturday, March 7, 2009

Hard Court Lessons Radio

Hard Court Leadership Lessons Radio is a talk radio show focused on the topic of leadership and leadership development and is produced and hosted by Audley Stephenson.

It features topic experts, professional speakers, authors and other guests who provide thoughtful insight and useful suggestions on how people can become better leaders in their personal and professional lives.






HCL Radio Episodes

Why People Fail - Siimon Reynolds #59
Failure is a natural part of the learning and growth process and a topic that Siimon Reynolds dedicated an entire book on.  His book is entitled "Why People Fail" and it hits home on the importance of mastering failure to achieve your aims, hopes and dreams.
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The Decision To Trust - Dr. Bob Hurley #58
Dr.Hurley is the author of "The Decision To Trust" and joins HCL Radio to discuss the significance of trust to leaders and the organizations they represent.
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The Anywhere Leader with Mike Thompson #57
Mike Thompson is the author of "The Anywhere Leader" and he stops by the program to talk about some of the key traits today's leaders need to have to be successful in the this rapidly changing business enviorment.
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If You Will Lead with Doug Moran #56
If You Will Lead is the title of Doug Moran's latest book and it uses the power of storytelling to teach leadership lessons. It combines bigger-than-life examples with everyday stories to help leaders apply these lessons to their own leadership challenges.
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Tribute To Coach John Wooden #55
It's been one year since the passing of legendary UCLA Coach John Wooden, so we take a moment to reflect by speaking on his legacy with three individuals who knew him well.
Coach John Wooden Tribute with Orlando Magic's Pat Williams 
Coach John Wooden Tribute with Steve Jamison 
Coach John Wooden Tribute with Andy Hill
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Being a Better Leader in the Digital Age Episode #54 
We're being bombarded with new technology all the time and today's leaders must be fluid and adaptable to these changes if they hope to survive. Brad Szollose, author of 'Liquid Leadership: From Woodstock to Wikipedia, joins HCL Radio to discuss these issues and provides ideas to tackle the issue.
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"Making Dreams Come True" Episode #53
The story of high school basketball coach, Jim Johnson and Jason McElwain (a young man diagnosed with autism) is a great illustration of helping others meet their dreams is all about. Coach Johnson joins the program to discuss a story that inspired the book, "A Coach and a Miracle".
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"Influence is Like Flowers & Candy" Episode #52
Brian Ahearn is an expert in the field of influence and persuasion and is currently one of only two dozen Cialdini Method Certified Trainers (CMCT) worldwide. Brian chats about the principles of persuasion.
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"The Name on The Front of The Jersey" Episode #51
John Murphy of Venture Management Consultants returns back to the program and identifies 10 rules for high performing teams.
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Former big league baseball pitcher, Jim Abbott was born with only one hand as a result of a birth defect and joins HCL Radio to chat about some of the things he focused on to help him reach his goal.

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Scott Zimmerman joins the program to discuss The Platinum Rule which is a rule that acknowledges we're all different and don't necessarily all respond to a one size fits all approach.

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Gary Ryan Blair HCL Radio to discuss his Everything Counts philosophy and why everything matters.

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Sunjay Nath has spread positive messages around self-esteem, leadership and goal setting to young people all over as professional speaker and author.

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Joe Calloway joins the program to talk about a great strategy that business leaders can do to separate themselves from the competition.

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Ralph Marston of The Daily Motivator joins the show to talk about the importance of reinforcing the things we already know as a way of self-improving.

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Dan Green is the author of the motivational book "Finish Strong" joins the show to talk about the steps individuals can go through to achieve success in their personal and professional lives.

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Alan Stein is a nationally renowned basketball specific strength and conditioning coach and joins the program to discuss how hard work, dedication and commitment can make you a better athlete and leader.

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HCL Radio tributes the life of Coach John Wooden by reflecting back on a couple of guests that were close enough to him to provide some insights into what made this man so great.
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John Murphy is the founder of Venture Management Consultants, a consultancy firm that specializes in helping people and organizations achieve and sustain peak performance. HCL Radio will tribute John Wooden by reflecting back on a couple of guests that were close enough to him to provide some insights into what made this man so great.

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Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packer was known as a master motivator who got the best out of his players which translated into 5 NFL championships. His son, Vince Lombardi Jr joins the program to talk about his father's incredible impact on and off the field.
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To help us gain a deeper understanding on the topic of encouragement, speaker and author, Derrick Hayes joins the program.
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"Crunch Time is All The Time" Episode #38
Best selling author, speaker and optimistic expert, Kevin Touhey joins the show to chat about the importance of remaining positive and optimistic especially during positive and challenging times.
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"The Definition of Winning" Episode #37
Former college basketball star, Modie Cox of Winning Because I Tried - a youth mentoring program that works with young people to help them to recognize the importance of focusing on effort as opposed to winning.
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Mike Evans of Full Court Peace joins the program to talk about his amazing work in Belfast Ireland and what he has planned for one of most violent cities in the world, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
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Blaine Loomer joins the program to talk about his latest book, "Corporate BS - A Survival Guide". It was written to help you analyze your environment and the actions of those around you.
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Dave Ulrich is an influential voice in the field of HR and joins his wife Wendy Ulrich, a licensed psychologist to discuss their latest book, "The Why of Work".

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Jim Kouzes is co-author of the award-winning book, The Leadership Challenge, with over one million copies sold world wide.

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"Get Your Mojo On" Episode #32

Marshall Goldsmith
is a world renowned executive coach and discusses his latest book, "Mojo" How To Get, How To Keep It and How To Get It back When You Lose It"

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Jim Cathcart is a Hall of Fame Speaker and best selling author and discusses the Acorn Principle, self leadership and how leaders can empower others.

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Mike Robbins is a professional speaker, author and former professional baseball pitcher with the Kansas City Royals. He joins the program to discuss the power of appreciation and acknowledgement.

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"You First" Episode #29

Leadership expert, Timothy Clark discusses the principle of self mastery.

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"Excuses Are Over" Episode #28

Leadership consultant and growth expert, Sam Silverstein joins the program to discuss the importance of accountability within the leadership context.

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"Follow to Lead" Episode #27

Barbara Kellerman is the author of the book Followership: How Followers Create Change and Change Leaders and is also a Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

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Doug Moran, founder of If You Will Lead LLC joins the program to talk about his forthcoming book and the work of his leadership consultancy firm.

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Leadership development expert, Tommy Spaulding discusses why it's important for leaders to establish authentic relationships with the people around them.

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"The Toughest Lesson" Episode #24

Motivational speaker and author, Andy Hill joins the program to discuss how not getting very much playing time at UCLA under Coach John Wooden was the best thing for him.

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Darci Lang is speaker and trainer who uses her mental magnifying glass to focus on the good things in life. She joins the program to chat about the role of a leader in creating a positive enviornment.

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"A Game Plan For Life" Episode #22
Don Yaeger discusses "A Game Plan For Life" which he co-authored with Coach John Wooden and Bob Vigars shares his thoughts on his mentor who he has never met.
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"Making Conversations Fierce & Real" Episode #21

Susan Scott is the author of Fierce Conversations, Achieving Success at Work & in Life - One Conversation at a Time and Fierce Leadership, A Bold Alternative to the Worst "Best" Practices of Business Today

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"Being The Boss" Episode #20
Author, trainer and keynote speaker Wally Bock discusses his work with managers and supervisors and talks about the kinds of things he can teach individuals to be better leaders.

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Mental toughness guru and author, Steve Siebold discusses the power of mental toughness and its importance in our lives. Plus he also shared why anyone can use mental toughness to get the things they really want out of life.

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Best selling author, Steve Jamison returns to the program to discuss the life of Bill Walsh, one of the most successful coaches in NFL history. He also chats about the book "The Score Will Take Care Of Itself"

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Leadership expert, speaker and author, Steve Farber joins the program to discuss his book, Greater Than Yourself and why it's the ultimate lesson in true leadeship.

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International leadership expert, John Baldoni joins the program to discuss the importance of why leaders should Lead By Example and talks about his book of the same name.
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Orlando Magic Senior VP, Pat Williams joins the program to discuss his latest book Extreme Dreams Depend on Teams. Plus Pat will also discuss the things leaders can do to build and develop their teams.

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Dr. Graeme Codrington is an expert on the new world of work and multi-generational workplaces. He spends some time talking about the things leaders must do to manage these issues.

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"The Foul Call" Episode #13

Vera Jones is a Hall of Fame athlete and former college basketball coach, she is most widely known for her extensive background in broadcasting as a women’s basketball commentator. She joins the program to discuss her latest book "Play Through the Foul" which uses basketball anecdotes to help inspire and coach you through the fouls of adversity.

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"New Heights" Episode #12

New Heights Youth, Inc. is an educational organization based in New York City. It's mission is to inspire inner-city youth to be leaders and champions and to empower them to be successful school and life. President, Nick Blatchford joins the show to talk about the program.

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Kevin Eikenberry is an expert on team and leadership development and the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He joins the program to talk to about Remarkable Leadership and the importance of being a continuous learner.

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HAX CEO, Jeff Herdman provided some insights on HAX, the HAX Foundation and the 1st Annual John Wooden Pyramid of Success Awards.

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Heath Slawner is the only professional in Canada certified to deliver the Principles of Persuasion workshop (“PoP”), which is based on the lifelong work of Dr. Robert Cialdini and focuses on the ethical uses of influence tactics. Heath breaks down the six principles of persuasion and provides some great examples of their uses.

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Azim Jamal walks through the significance of helping others and explains his clear philosophy on the importance of giving. He's the co-author of the best selling book, "The Power of Giving"

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William S. Kane is a business change expert, leadership consultant and is the co-creator of Coach John Wooden's Leadership Program. His book, "The Truth About Thriving in Change" provides solid insights and practical ideas for how we all can work through the change management process.

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"The Great Ones" Episode #6
Don Yaeger provides some fabulous insights into what greatness is. As a best selling author, journalist and and long-time associate editor of Sports Illustrated, he's worked with some of the greatest athletes of our era including Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and the late great Walter Payton.

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Robert Greene talks to about his latest book with rap superstar 50 Cent, “The 50th Law” The book was inspired by 50's experiences and the essential message is built on the foundation of being fearless. He also explains how leadership relates to basketball and why individuals need to understand how power and fear fit into leadership.

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Charles P. Garcia talks about his experience in the White House Fellows program as well his latest book entitled "Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows".

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"Walking The Talk" Episode #3
Eric Harvey is the founder and president of Walk The Talk and discusses the importance of why leaders need to demonstrate integrity in their actions at all times and the company's long standing history of supporting leadership development.

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"You Don't Need To Be a Point Guard To Be A Leader" Episode #2

Mark Sanborn
is a leadership expert and best selling author of, "The Encore Effect" and "You Don't Need A Title To Be A Leader". He shares the importance of giving a remarkable performance and how anyone can be empowered to be a leader.

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Steve Jamison is the co-author of six leadership books with UCLA's legendary Coach John Wooden. and joins the program to talk about the man himself and the latest installment to the Wooden library, "Coach Wooden’s Game Plan For Leadership Success".