Episode 967 | The Most Underrated Skill in Leadership
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful skills a leader can develop—active listening. Too often, leadership gets reduced to vision, charisma, or strategy, but the truth is this: if you can’t listen, you can’t lead. Joining me today is Eric, and we break down: ✅ Why active listening builds more trust than any strategy or title ✅ The difference between “hearing to respond” vs. “listening to understand” ✅ How great leaders create presence, curiosity, clarity, and empathy ✅ Why...
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Episode 966 | Be Careful What You Pray For
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, I’m going solo to unpack a truth that we often overlook—God always delivers, but blessings come with responsibility. The things you pray for—opportunities, resources, relationships, abundance—don’t just show up. They arrive with weight, stewardship, and the call to manage them wisely. In this episode, we dig into: ✅ Why answered prayers can feel overwhelming as much as exciting ✅ The “double-edged sword” of blessings—abundance + pressure ✅ Why gratitude and perspective are key to stewarding...
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Episode 965 | How to Build Up Your Mental State for Business and Life
The Brian Hess Show
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Episode 964 | The Difference Between Growing a Business and Just Getting Bigger
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re breaking down an often-overlooked distinction in business — the difference between growing and just getting bigger. They might sound similar, but they’re worlds apart when it comes to building something sustainable. Joining me in the seat is Super Bowl Champion Josh Miller. Together, we unpack what real growth looks like, why bigger isn’t always better, and how chasing the wrong kind of “growth” can actually set you back. Here’s what we cover in this episode: ✅ Why scaling up...
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Episode 963 | Your Talent AND Your Timing Matter
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re diving deep into a powerful conversation about talent and timing—why both are essential, and how getting them out of sync can derail even the most promising careers and businesses. Joining me back in the seat is Mark Perkins, and we unpack the often-overlooked balance between being ready… and being right on time. Here’s what we cover in this episode: ✅ Why being “good” isn’t enough—you need the right timing too ✅ How to avoid jumping too soon—or waiting too long ✅ The pain of moving too fast...
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Episode 962 | The Rooms You Wished For
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happenin’, what’s happenin’?! Happy Wednesday and welcome back to The Brian Hess Show! Today’s episode is all about the rooms you wished for—those pivotal moments, tables, and opportunities we once dreamed of… and what it takes to actually earn a seat, stay there, and build your own when one doesn’t exist. Joined by Eric Guy, we dive deep into: ✅ Why most people never walk into the rooms they long for ✅ What it really means to “belong” somewhere—and why that matters ✅ How to bring value to the room before you ask for a seat ✅ Building something from scratch...
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Episode 961 | Build Character Over Everything
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today, we’re digging into one of the most underrated competitive edges in business, leadership, and life—character. In a world obsessed with applause, overnight wins, and external validation, it’s the silent victories, private discipline, and internal grit that define who you become. Joining me today is Josh Miller, and we go deep on: ✅ Why adversity is essential for building real strength ✅ How silent seasons shape your identity more than public ones ✅ The difference between people who sustain success—and...
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Episode 960 | Misunderstood, Not Mistaken: Le’Veon Bell Sets the Record Straight
The Brian Hess Show
What’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode is one of the realest we’ve ever recorded—because we’re sitting down with NFL All-Pro Running Back Le’Veon Bell to talk about more than just football. From misunderstood moments to defining decisions, Le’Veon opens up about the man behind the headlines. In this deep, wide-ranging conversation, we cover: ✅ The power of patience—on the field and in life ✅ Being misunderstood by the media, fans, and even teammates ✅ The inside story behind his Steelers contract...
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Episode 959 | Why Clarity Still Wins
The Brian Hess Show
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Episode 958 | Don’t Just Lead the Mission, Live It
The Brian Hess Show
info_outlineWhat’s happening, what’s happening?! Welcome back to the show!
Today we’re talking about a concept that every high achiever eventually faces—what happens when the success you once chased no longer fulfills you? The journey to evolve, redefine your vision, and pursue the next level of purpose is not easy—but it’s necessary.
Joining me again is Eli Stoehr, and we break down:
✅ Why success can turn into a prison if you don’t evolve
✅ How to recognize when your goals are outdated
✅ Shifting from chasing income to creating impact
✅ Letting go of ego, image, and “what you said you’d do”
✅ Why fulfillment, not fame or money, is the true finish line
We also share stories about reinventing ambition, stepping into fatherhood, leading others with clarity, and the power of writing down what you really want—then becoming the person required to achieve it. The truth? Staying stuck in an old version of success will quietly drain your peace, energy, and potential.
🔥 CHALLENGE: Ask yourself: Is the version of success you’re chasing still aligned with who you are becoming? If not—adjust. Rewrite the vision. Reignite your fire. If today’s episode brought you value, do me a favor—Like, Subscribe, and Share this with someone who needs to hear it!
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