The Deep Dive Podcast; Good, Better, Best

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The Foundry: Good, Better, Best Welcome to The Deep Dive, where leadership, purpose, and growth are forged through fire. Inspired by Jason Joynes, author of Good, Better, Best: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Definition, this podcast explores what it truly means to build from within, to lead with integrity, live with alignment, and leave a legacy that lasts. This episode takes you inside the workshop of human transformation, drawing on Jason’s own journey from scarcity and self-doubt to purpose-driven leadership, alongside timeless insights from thinkers like Simon Sinek and others. Together, these ideas shape a new understanding of leadership, one where empathy, trust, and authenticity become the foundation for strength and success. Through conversations, reflections, and practical frameworks, The Deep Dive challenges the performance-driven mindset and redefines what it means to lead, in business, relationships, and life.

Episodes

  1. Communication is for the LISTENER

    11/20/2025

    Communication is for the LISTENER

    Send us a text Effective communication is not about how confidently you speak, it is about how clearly the listener receives your message. This article breaks down communication as a set of practical, learnable behaviors rather than a personality trait. It explores tools like the power of the pause, intentional self-recording, and reflective listening that help even introverted or hesitant speakers become more precise and grounded in their delivery. It then examines the leadership side of communication, revealing why transparency and consistency are not optional in a business setting. When leaders communicate openly and avoid mixed messages, teams gain trust, alignment, and stability. When communication becomes inconsistent, engagement drops and performance follows. This piece shows how mastering communication, at both the personal and leadership level, transforms relationships, strengthens culture, and ensures the right message reaches the person who matters most, the listener. Legacy isn’t about leaving something behind , it’s about setting something in motion.

    17 min
  2. No Backup Plan

    11/06/2025

    No Backup Plan

    Send us a text While listening to actor and storyteller Matthew McConaughey share his philosophy behind one of the most pivotal decisions of his life: walking away from the path others expected of him and choosing a path he could fully stand inside. This conversation is not about fame or movies. It is about what happens when you stop giving half-measures to your own life. We explore the difference between interest and commitment, why identity is shaped by the choices we are willing to stand behind, and how difficult seasons can be transformed into fuel instead of residue. McConaughey breaks down how he recalibrated his career when success became hollow, how he learned to protect privacy while remaining present, and what it means to pursue a life aligned rather than convenient. If you are at a crossroads, stuck between who you are and who you know you could be, this one will challenge you to choose your life rather than drift through it. Legacy isn’t about leaving something behind , it’s about setting something in motion.

    11 min
  3. Strength Without Strain

    11/06/2025

    Strength Without Strain

    Send us a text We live in a culture that praises pressure, urgency, and relentless drive. But what if the very stress we rely on to perform is the same stress that is slowly wearing us down? Strength Without Strain explores what happens when leadership stops coming from survival mode and starts coming from coherence. Drawing from neuroscience, heart-brain physiology, and the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza, each episode examines how stress chemicals become emotional addictions, how identity forms around past experiences, and how we can recondition the nervous system to lead from stability instead of strain. This is not theory for theory’s sake. This is practical transformation. We look at how elevated emotional states like gratitude, compassion, and presence change the body, widen perspective, sharpen decision-making, and create leadership that feels grounded rather than forced. If you are a leader who is tired of leading on adrenaline, who wants power without the pressure and clarity without collapse, this is your space. Here we learn how to build strength that is steady, calm, and deeply rooted. Strength is not intensity. Strength is coherence. Legacy isn’t about leaving something behind , it’s about setting something in motion.

    14 min
  4. Stop Managing Time- Manage Discomfort

    11/04/2025

    Stop Managing Time- Manage Discomfort

    Send us a text In this insightful episode our host unpack the science behind attention, focus, and why we so easily lose both. Drawing from his acclaimed book Indistractable, where the author introduces a practical four-step model for regaining control over your time and mind: mastering internal triggers, making time for traction, hacking back external distractions, and building pre-commitment pacts that stick. The conversation challenges conventional wisdom about willpower and discipline, suggesting that distraction isn’t a moral failing, it’s a symptom of unaddressed discomfort. The author also takes a controversial stance on the surge of ADHD diagnoses, arguing that behavioral tools and self-management should come before medication. Together our host explore how technology, culture, and our own psychology conspire to fragment attention, and how reclaiming focus is ultimately an act of personal responsibility. Key themes: focus, habits, distraction, attention economy, willpower, ADHD, behavioral design, personal accountability. Legacy isn’t about leaving something behind , it’s about setting something in motion.

    13 min
  5. Drop the Armor & Lead Better

    11/04/2025

    Drop the Armor & Lead Better

    Send us a text In this powerful episode we unpack one of the most misunderstood human experiences: vulnerability. Through her trademark blend of honesty and insight, our resources reveal how the courage to be seen, even in our uncertainty and imperfection, is the foundation of true connection and leadership. From a difficult upbringing to groundbreaking research on shame and trust, we dive deep into what it means to live “wholeheartedly.” exploring the metaphor of the “armor” we wear to protect ourselves from pain, and how that same armor often keeps us from intimacy, innovation, and belonging. Together, the discussion examines not only personal growth but also broader cultural patterns: the illusion of control, the rise of “power over” leadership, and how algorithms shape our understanding of truth.  Our inspiration reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to walk into it, again and again, with an open heart. Legacy isn’t about leaving something behind , it’s about setting something in motion.

    19 min
  6. Seeing Beyond the Surface

    10/30/2025

    Seeing Beyond the Surface

    Send us a text In this episode, we break down one of the most overlooked distinctions in leadership and personal growth: perception versus perspective. Perception is what we see in the moment—our raw, sensory interpretation of reality, shaped by emotion, experience, and bias. Perspective, however, is how we choose to see—it’s the higher vantage point informed by reflection, belief, and wisdom. Jason and Eden explore how leaders can move beyond snap judgments and mental shortcuts by challenging unconscious bias, reframing experiences, and seeking diverse viewpoints. Drawing from psychology, leadership development, and even Nietzsche’s philosophy of Perspectivism, this discussion reveals why there’s no such thing as a purely objective truth—and how self-awareness helps us lead more authentically. You’ll learn: Why perception often lies—and what to do about itHow shifting perspective strengthens relationships and decision-makingThe role of bias and cognitive framing in everyday leadershipHow embracing multiple truths leads to deeper wisdomTune in and discover how to see beyond the surface—because the difference between reacting and leading often comes down to how you look at things. Legacy isn’t about leaving something behind , it’s about setting something in motion.

    17 min
  7. Built to Outlast-Legacy

    10/29/2025

    Built to Outlast-Legacy

    Send us a text The Legacy Blueprint explores what it means to build something that lasts , beyond your role, your tenure, and even your lifetime. This podcast dives into the frameworks, philosophies, and real-world practices that transform organizations into living legacies. Each episode challenges the idea that leadership is about authority or recognition, reframing it as an act of continuity, empowerment, and purpose. Drawing from insights shared by the Forbes Coaches Council and Jason Joynes  writings, The Legacy Blueprint unpacks how mission, vision, and purpose become the three pillars of enduring influence. With stories, interviews, and actionable strategies, Our host explore the kind of leadership that prepares others to succeed, even when you’re no longer in the room. If you believe success isn’t measured by what you build, but by what continues after you, this podcast is your blueprint for lasting impact. Legacy isn’t about leaving something behind , it’s about setting something in motion.

    14 min
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The Foundry: Good, Better, Best Welcome to The Deep Dive, where leadership, purpose, and growth are forged through fire. Inspired by Jason Joynes, author of Good, Better, Best: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Definition, this podcast explores what it truly means to build from within, to lead with integrity, live with alignment, and leave a legacy that lasts. This episode takes you inside the workshop of human transformation, drawing on Jason’s own journey from scarcity and self-doubt to purpose-driven leadership, alongside timeless insights from thinkers like Simon Sinek and others. Together, these ideas shape a new understanding of leadership, one where empathy, trust, and authenticity become the foundation for strength and success. Through conversations, reflections, and practical frameworks, The Deep Dive challenges the performance-driven mindset and redefines what it means to lead, in business, relationships, and life.

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