Tools for the Modern Man
Welcome to the Tools for the Modern Man Podcast!This is the place where modern men learn the tools that they’ll need to overcome modern life’s unique obstacles. If you’re challenged with balancing your work, life, parenting, relationships, growth, and all sorts of issues unique to the modern man you are in the right place.
Episodes
62 episodes
Lessons learned from working in a restaurant
I spent my formative years working in restaurants and I believe that a lot of who I am today was formed during that time. If you are someone who has worked in the "industry" this episode will resonate with you. And if you are not, listen anyway...
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19:41
Book Review: Never Split the Difference
"Meeting half way results in a bad deal for both parties" - Chris VossI've been waiting a while to do a podcast on this book, I just love it, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss.Chris Voss was a celebrated FBI ...
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19:51
Are you cut out to be a manager?
This week on the podcast I ask the question "Are you ready to be a manager?"This is something that I've observed over my career where people grasp to move up through an organization only to be completely unprepared with the challenges an...
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Kill your EGO - Qualities of Leadership
The stoic writer Ryan Holiday wrote the book "Ego is the Enemy", which is the perfect way to sum up the role that Ego plays in leadership.Ego does nothing to cultivate leadership qualities and in fact holds you back from achieving true ...
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9:42
How to build resilience - Qualities of Leadership
Today I wrap up my series on how to find your next opportunity by sharing a personal story of resilience. What I learned from being unemployed, how I set myself up to overcome adversity and how I'm always creating new opportunities for my...
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12:58
How to take control of an interview.
So you've finally got the interview, now what?Well my guest today Frank and I have got you covered!Frank Burgoyne is an interview success coach and has decades of experience helping people prepare and successful showcase their skill...
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44:51
How to use your network to find your next opportunity.
It's been said that your network is your NET WORTH, and it's a fact.That's why I brought in Cindy Arcuri, Cindy has spent over 25 years working for Fortune 500 companies to develop...
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28:26
How to create a amazing resume
The first step in any job hunt is updating your resume, but most people's resumes SUCK! I know because mine used to suck as well, and so many that I've read over my long career have as well.This makes perfect sense, we aren't trained to...
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Is it time for a career change?
Today I'm kicking off my series of episodes dedicated to you the W2/T4 career professional. There comes a time in every man's career when you want to make a change. Sometimes those are small pivots, sometimes they are drastic, and sometimes you...
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Why having standards matters - Qualities of Leadership
"The standard is the standard" - Mike TomlinCoach Tomlin's phrase is one that I love, the standard IS the standard. But seriously, what does that mean and why is it important?I'm a big believer is having personal and professiona...
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How to win over a tough crowd w John Verrico
My guest today is a one of my coauthor's from Volume 10 of Cracking the Rich Code, a public speaker, a public servant with over 45 years of experience in public affairs and troubleshooting communications for the government. His story is...
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48:05
"Forgetory" is the key to Resilience w Lou Vickery
My guest this week is Lou Vickery, over his 80+ years on this planet Lou has had 5 distinct careers and has no intention of stopping. We have a very entertaining conversation that covers resilience, lessons learned from baseball, what it takes ...
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Episode 49
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Atomic Habits Review
ATOMIC HABITS by James ClearThis book continues to be a #1 Bestseller year after year and there is a reason why, it's frickin' awesome! I have listen to and read this book multiple time...
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28:54
'Tis the Season of Gratitude
As December is in full swing and we are all feeling the pressure of expectations, let's not forget to reset often, daily even, to be grateful.This is something that can't be practiced enough, gratitude doesn't come naturally to most of ...
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Episode 46
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8:47
Nutrition and weight loss with Dr. Keyvan Eghbali
I'm excited to release this podcast with my guest Dr. Keyvan Eghbali, Keyvan is a chiropractor and health coach focused on men's health, nutrition, and weight loss. He helps people improve their health through lifestyle changes rather th...
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Episode 45
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46:45
ReThink your relationship with alcohol with Patrick Fox
My guest today is Patrick Fox, he works with guys who've had enough of their lives revolving around alcohol through his program the Alcohol ReThink Project.We dive deep into Patrick's journey from how a year long sobriety challenge chan...
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35:29
Unlocking Wealth Wisdom w Guest Jonathon DeYoe
In our latest episode of the Tools for the Modern Man podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Jonathan DeYoe, renowned author of "Mindful Investing" and host of the Mindful Wealth Podcast. Together, we delved into the world of mindful wealth c...
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36:19
LIVE Strategy Session with Devin
Welcome to today's podcast, this episode is a bit unique because it's a recording of one of my Strategy Sessions.What are strategy sessions? These are my specialty, I take someone's problem and we break down what's getting in thei...
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Episode 42
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50:04
Mentoring Teens with Steve Anderson
My guest today is Steve Anderson, he was the director of the Minnesota Boys to Men Mentoring for 10 years, he's a husband and step-father to two teenage sons and in this episode he's sharing with us what he's learned on how to connect with your...
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Episode 41
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38:54
Lessons and Takeaways from 200 Growth Minded Men
I recently spent 3 days at the Dads Edge Alliance (DEA) Mastermind Summit in St. Louis, MO. This is a group of over 800 men that choose to work together to improve themselves every day as fathers, husbands, and leaders in their communities....
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Episode 40
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