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Leadership Chalk Talk

Leadership Chalk Talk

A Leadership Podcast that makes self-development feel more like having fun than doing work. Anyone interested in becoming a better leader and growing their career will enjoy Leadership Chalk Talk; sports fans will especially love the show! That's because we teach leadership topics through sports analogies, including listening to and analyzing sound bites from your favorite athletes. Even if you aren't into sports, you'll be drawn into the characters and human interest stories just like it's a…

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Unleashing the Power of Reading: A Journey from NFL Fields to Libraries with Nick Hutchinson
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Oct. 31, 2023

Unleashing the Power of Reading: A Journey from NFL Fields to Libraries with Nick Hutchinson

What if the key to personal development, confidence, and inspiration was right under your nose, waiting to be discovered? Our special guest, Nick Hutchinson, author of the upcoming book "Rise of the Reader," unveils the power of reading as a formidable tool for self-improvement. A former athlete, Nick's journey from the sports field to the library is a captivating tale, revealing how podcasts during hour-long commutes morphed into a passion for reading hundreds of books. Drawing parallels betwee
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BONUS: Exploring the Impact of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to discuss Work-Life Balance
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Oct. 13, 2023

BONUS: Exploring the Impact of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to discuss Work-Life Balance

Want to discover the secret link between pop culture phenomenons, like the captivating relationship of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey, and navigating through added responsibilities in life? We've got you covered as we delve into this fascinating intersection, enlightening you on why work-life balance matters, how it can be disrupted, and how to regain equilibrium. Your work-life balance is vital to prevent burnout, increase productivity and maintain happiness and health. We also uncover the powe
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Exploring the Leadership Mastery of Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin
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Oct. 5, 2023

Exploring the Leadership Mastery of Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin

What does it take to fuel the competitive spirit in the NFL? Find out as we dissect the leadership style of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin with our esteemed guest, Nick Angelo. Together, we explore the significance of Tomlin's approach in setting high standards, his uncanny ability to communicate with impact, and the steadfast commitment he holds towards his team. Immerse yourself in the fascinating conversation as we delve into the art of consistently maintaining high expectations,
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Dissecting the Leadership Style of Penn State's James Franklin: A Deep Dive into Values, Vision, and Victories
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Aug. 29, 2023

Dissecting the Leadership Style of Penn State's James Franklin: A Deep Dive into Values, Vision, and Victories

Do you ever wonder how a college football coach builds a program culture? In our latest episode, we team up with Zac Phillips (returning from the Joe Paterno Episode) and Andrew Kennedy to dissect the leadership style of Penn State Football coach James Franklin. We dive deep into the coach's background, his journey to Penn State, and the next steps he needs to take to elevate the program even further. We analyze his actions so far, what's worked and what could be improved, and focus on five core
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Driving Change: Lessons in Effective Change Leadership through Golf's PGA / LIV Merger
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July 25, 2023

Driving Change: Lessons in Effective Change Leadership through Golf's PGA / LIV Merger

In this episode, we tee off on a journey through Change Leadership using Golf's earth-shattering merger as the focal point. The craziness of this announcement provides a unique backdrop to explore the art of effective change leadership. Using clips from Rory McIlroy, Jay Monaghan, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, you'll hear a powerful narrative of successes, challenges, and essential leadership lessons. Join your host Nate Prosser as we tee off with eight key tips for leading through change, inspired by G
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Mental Health and Being a Leader with Nate's Daughter Lily
July 11, 2023

Mental Health and Being a Leader with Nate's Daughter Lily

Nate shares the personal news contributing to a pause in Chalk Talk episodes, and then welcomes his daughter Lily (11 years old) onto the podcast for the first time. Lily offers up the leadership lessons she's learned as a gymnast, basketball player, and huge football fan. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships, supporting teammates in moments of triumph and disappointment, and tells her story from the Kindergarten Talent Show that started her on the journey towards a growth mi
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The Growth Mindset of Giannis Antetokounmpo
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May 9, 2023

The Growth Mindset of Giannis Antetokounmpo

Nate's favorite book is Mindset, by Carol Dweck. He's brought up this important concept many times before but has never dedicated a full episode to it -- until now. Following the Bucks shocking first round exit, a reporter asked Giannis if he viewed this season as a failure and his answer surprised a lot of people. Ernie Johnson described it as a "breath of fresh air" but Kendrick Perkins asked "Is Giannis serious right now?!" Giannis's response, and the conversation he stirred up, provided t
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About the Host

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Nate Prosser

Leadership Coach & Sports Fan

Nate is a learning and leadership development professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the industries of academia, financial services, and retail. He's as passionate about helping people grow as he is about sports.

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Insightful, Inspiring, and Engaging!

"An amazing podcast that you will definitely recommend to others. You do not have to be a sports fan or even understand sports (I certainly don’t) to be able to relate to and learn from Nate’s leaders…"

JFries2 | July 9, 2022
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