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Bainology Podcasts will provide practical leadership elements of opportunities and challenges from a 45-year career of leadership excellence brought to you in approximately ten-minute clips by Jeff Bain. An inductee to the: 2023 HOF: National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA), 2022 HOF: National Association of Collegiate Director of Athletics (NACDA), 2021 HOF, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
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We're back with another episode of Dulcet Tones, where Stephen and Jonathan discuss the process of character selection, knowing when to take risks, and segue into various other tangents. There are also a lot of accents.由Jonathan Garrett
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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast focuses on the question often used in our society. Do you see the glass as half full or half empty? There was a national conversation in recent weeks that reminded me of this often-asked question. This is NOT an endorsement of any candidate, only personality traits that it allowed me to reflect upon. There a…
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This episode of Bainology Podcast focuses on a personal incident that occurred to me some fifty years ago. What started innocently with a backyard basketball eventually spread to every segment of my life both personally and professionally. It is a simple concept, but very powerful one that if everyone would adopt our world sincerely would be a bett…
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Welcome to the first episode of our brand new series "Dulcet Tones", featuring the incredibly talented Stephen Murray from Knockout City. In our pilot, we dive in to the many facets of the audition process, and share advice and experiences of what it's like navigating this very specific aspect of the industry.…
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The episode of Bainology Podcast answers a question often asked: "Jeff what was your leadership style as an Athletic Director." So in this podcast, I have attempted to share a few true examples of the reflection that I hope was displayed. Support the show由Jeff Bain
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This week's episode has a different swing to our topic of "leadership"; whereas in the past we spoke of examples and traits of strong leadership skills, traits, and development. This week look at the pitfalls of why some leaders fail in their efforts to be great leaders. Through my 45 years of leadership, I have found many common traits in the fail…
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In the fifth episode of Tag & Bag, Jeff and Jonathan cover some quite personal territory where they unpack their approach to mediating conflict and egos within professional and personal life.由Jonathan Garrett
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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast identifies the true difference between the mindset of Leadership/Leaders vs Management/Managers and the successful transition that has to take place. Leadership is an acquired skill set that must be learned and exercised. It is much like a muscle to become stronger. You have to work it, build it to get stron…
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We are honoured to welcome the extremely talented Russ Bain to the Some Drivel Podcast. We unpack the creative process of working on a game as narratively complex as Banishers, look back on defining creative experiences, and discuss the positives and drawbacks of accessing real memories to generate emotional performance.…
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This episode of Bainology speaks to the extreme importance of a person's attitude, as it can make a difference it success and failure. Your attitude can be the difference between achieving your dreams and falling short of your opportunities. A positive attitude can help you stay motivated, focused, and optimistic. On the other hand, a negative atti…
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In the fourth episode of Tag & Bag, Jeff and Jonathan share their favourite literary adventures, acknowledge the importance of focus when consuming art, and complain about the concept of multi tasking.由Jonathan Garrett
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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast I am sharing with you the greatest career advice ever given to me. It is stapled advice that I have carried with me since my first year of employment at 21 years-old through my post-retirement years of professional engagements. I will use this writing opportunity to give you a hint to make it all fall into p…
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In this brand new episode, Jonathan gives Adam the ultimate power: the ability to shape the creative direction of some of the most popular gaming franchises on the planet. His ideas... are actually good. Especially the Mario Kart one.由Jonathan Garrett
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This week's episode focuses on a trait that in many ways, as a society, we've lost touch with the true meaning of gratitude. As a result, we are missing out on the benefits of gratitude, which may be greater than many people realize. Showing gratitude does much, much than express acts of kindness and generosity; as well as, creating a cycle of posi…
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In the third episode of Tag & Bag, Jeff and Jonathan discuss the ongoing struggle to achieve a meaningful work / life balance, the importance of establishing the right priorities, and delve into slightly more emotional and personal territory. We want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Jeff for his honesty and willingness to speak …
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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast visits Workplace Relationships and how complex, yet valuable, yet damaging they can be. Workplace Relationships are the specific expectations for interactions between people in different positions within a company or organization. Whether personal, professional, or both and depending on the position or title…
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We are honoured to be joined by Matt Naylor and Sonny Rey, the incredibly talented duo behind The Soundlings. We discuss their approach to taking on projects, dive into the push and pull of creative intention versus practical necessity, and get a behind the scenes peek into the process of working on a live service game.…
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This week's episode is a unique one, to say the least. Have you ever heard of imposture syndrome? It is the tendency to believe one's success is un-deserving, and that someday people will realize that you are a fraud. These beliefs surface when there is evidence, such as degrees, titles, awards, and maybe even mild success on a much smaller scale i…
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Our second episode of Tag & Bag features a wide ranging conversation about creative influences, and how these external factors can often play a huge role in shaping ones approach to the arts. During this latest podcast, Jeff and Jonathan discuss their educational experiences, the impact of great teaching, and lament the concept of tech runs during …
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This week's episode reflects a list of the Balance Sheet of Life with a particular focus on the Fear of Failure. We all have failures, disappointments, and/or setbacks. They occur as youth, teenagers, young adults, experienced adults, and senior citizens. It is part of our lives, everybody's life. It is how we learn. In reality, a lot of our setbac…
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We are delighted to be joined in this latest episode by Stephen Murray, the iconic voice of the DJ from Knockout City. We discuss the process of recording the character, the importance of good vocal self care, and the response from the wider gaming community who embraced both the DJ and the game itself with rampant enthusiasm.…
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We're thrilled to release the first episode of Tag & Bag, featuring the incomparable Jeff Steitzer from Halo. In this first episode, we discuss Jeff's recent interactions with fans via Cameo and conventions, the limitations and possibilities of A.I., and explore a couple of tangents along the way.由Jonathan Garrett
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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast shares with you "What Great Teams Have in Common." It is shared with you within two subsets: 1) Expectations from the leadership chair; and 2). Expectations from the team culture. These expectations hold true whether it is a sports team, a corporate team, or any team structure. Tune in and see if you agree a…
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Two legendary Dad's return for a brand new, Super Earth infused Burleigh and a Teet podcast. In this latest episode, Adam Burleigh and Jonathan Garrett discuss their recent trip to the London Gaming Market near Euston, make it sound like they're getting paid to advertise Helldivers 2 (they're not), and reveal the true origins of the Burly Bird Medi…
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This episode of Bainology Podcast is a reflection of the 2024 basketball sensation Caitlin Clark of the University of Iowa. She proved to us that we will meet different people throughout our journey, and not everyone will have the same point of view. However, if we stay true to our dreams and goals, we will never be impacted by negative words and a…
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We're delighted to welcome Joseph Balderrama, the voice of Cody and Dr. Hakim in Hazelight's "It Takes Two", to a brand new episode of The Some Drivel Podcast. We discuss the audition and production process on It Takes Two, compare voice acting to live action performance, the magic of Joseph Fares, and the perception of his creative legacy.…
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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast identifies the six most important words for career opportunities. We all want to be appreciated. When something as simple as a sincere thank you can improve morale, loyalty, and productivity; then why not show your appreciation? This episode identifies the best ways to express your appreciation, plus another…
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This week's episode is one of my favorites yet. We have a return guest, Rev. Zach Moffitt, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Pulaski. He speaks to the subject of the importance of our society having and maintaining a "Diversified Mindset". I see the number one failure of people aspiring to be "leaders" but they cannot implement, consi…
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This weeks episode of Bainology Podcast is about the requirements and skills of applying closure within leadership positions. It is always important to know when something has reached its end. Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters, it doesn't matter what we call it; what matters is to leave in the past those moments in life that are o…
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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast is part 2 of the series "Unique Cornerstones of Leadership". This thought process was stirred by 2024 being the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Asian dragons of Chinese legend are proactive with sweeping leadership powers that are very protective of their people. Tune in to hear about the four cornerstones of le…
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This week's episode is tied to the 2024 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon. The dragons of Chinese legend are proactive with sweeping leadership powers that are very protective of their people. They breathe clouds, move the seasons, and control the waters of rivers, lakes, and seas. As a result, it has encouraged me to identify my four leader…
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This episode of Bainology Podcast reflects on the great comparison of time and life, as it relates to living our lives to the fullest. Living life to the fullest means understanding what makes you happy, what matters to you, and what you want to achieve. While it may be easy to feel that you have no control over your fulfillment, in reality, the ex…
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This week's episode of the Bainology Podcast focuses on employees who have launched their careers and are ready to position themselves for their next opportunity. Achieving those "next opportunities" should NOT be left for "chance", they are a by-product of positioning yourself, building your brand, and execution of duties. This week's Bainology Po…
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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast shows the strong relationship between Leadership and Curiosity. Curiosity might have killed the cat, but it can enhance, engage, and empower a leader. It has been scientifically proven that when you proactively explore and satisfy your curiosity, your brain floods your bloodstream and body with the hormone d…
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This week's episode highlights eight leadership traits that help enhance both your professional and personal New Year kick starts. Change is a part of reality in successful people's lives both personally and professionally. What is important with the element of change when change is needed is the timing of when change is to take place. The new year…
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This episode of Bainology Podcast is similar to an anniversary podcast. I will summarize the five strongest takeaways of leadership that are strong in my mind from our first year of podcasting. True leadership practice has so many moving independent parts; however, they all interweave together like magic when properly executed. This podcast will id…
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This week's episode of Bainology Podcast is a "take-off" on the 12 Days of Christmas song, except you will be glad to know that I am NOT singing. However, I will be throwing a little poetry at you. The podcast is a summary of 12 great leadership reflections. I think you will enjoy it. If you do let me know. Which one was your favorite? Support the …
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This weeks episode of Bainology Podcast is based on a quote, "There are opportunities even in the most difficult times". Jeff reflects on his coaching days on when and how to react to the difficult times. We all face difficult times and what is most import are not the difficult times, but rather how we react to those difficult times. Do you see the…
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This weeks episode as we approach Thanksgiving issues us a reminder to be very thankful to our members of our Professional Network that enable us to achieve opportunities and success. In addition, it acknowledges for us not to forget that our family members are essential members to our Professional Network. What should the members of your Professio…
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This episode of Bainology Thursday Thoughts is a salute to my #1 mentor in my career, the late-great Mike Hamilton former University of Tennessee AD, who passed away this past week. Serving as a mentor is a tremendous honor to a mentee and a special and valuable skill to share with someone. This episode will highlight some of the special skills tha…
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This week's Bainology Thursday Thought addresses leadership for what it is NOT, as opposed to what it is. Leadership is very likely one of the most misunderstood subjects in the business world today. Leadership has nothing to do with rank and authority; rather than it is built on the ability to have people trust, follow and be inspired. Don't let y…
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The episode of Bainology Podcast is a special request from a local educator who requested that I do a podcast summary of the Seven Career Enhancers, all in one single podcast; in which he intends to share with his students to discuss. Launching and enhancing your career is a systematic process. I often tell students that "looking for a job" is a fu…
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This episode of Bainology's Thursday Thoughts Podcast is the concluding chapters of a seven part series on Career Enhancers. This week we visit the importance of Embracing Discomfort with Composure and Confidence. If you cannot maintain learn to expect and benefit from professional discomfort, I advise you to never engage in professional leadership…
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This weeks episode of Bainology is Career Enhancer #5 of a 7 Part Series. We discuss the true values of understanding that "Your Appearance and Fitness are Important". This segment is simply laying the ground work for the opportunities and consequences of understanding the expectations of your professional presentation that you reflect. Your appear…
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This Bainology Podcast episode references the six pitfalls in the workplace when accountability is lacking, as well as, four key ingredients to establishing self accountability. Careers are build and lost on leaders accountability. Accountability is people skills, great leaders have great people skills. Great people skills are in high demand for ca…
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This weeks episode of Bainology's Thursday Thoughts is the 3rd in a series of 7 of proven Career Enhancers. My good personal and professional friend, Mike Hamilton, joins us to share the rationale of Always Having A "Plan B" in your career. This is from his perspective of leading a large number of professional peers to tremendous successes. Mike sh…
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This weeks episode of Bainology Podcast is the 2nd installment of the Seven Career Enhancers. The best career advice that Jeff refers to is the one where he was informed that a person has to be "working" on today what they desire to become professionally five-years down the road. Not that what you are doing now is bad, but if you expect to be doing…
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This weeks Bainology Podcast, the 22nd Anniversary week of 9/11, provided me the opportunity to reflect back of what I learned required of leadership. It provided a slap in the face of the value of having empathy for one another. Our students on campus, and across American, were NOT necessarily looking for answers, they just needed someone to talk …
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This week's Bainology episode focuses on the value of having established your "True North" to be successful within any leadership role; whether it be at home, office, church, community or just your neighborhood. Your True North is unique to you and only you; it is your authentic self and how you interact and reflected to others. Rev. Zach Moffett o…
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The weeks Bainology Podcast centers around a recent conversation with a peer professional regarding the open question: "What is it that we are still passionate about after our 45 year professional career and why?" Jeff reflects back to his roots of his still passion and how the passion has involved from his pre-teen years to his post career years. …
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