The Front Porch - Stories of Grit and Growth

Hard coaching and Bad coaching

This week on The Front Porch Podcast, Dennis and Jay are back after a month off with a conversation about coachability, standards, and what it really means to be elite.Everybody wants the result. Not everybody wants the standard.From sports to business to leadership and entrepreneurship, elite performers do not run from hard coaching. They want clarity, correction, accountability, and the truth. The problem is that a lot of people want elite outcomes without elite habits.The guys break down the difference between hard coaching and bad coaching, why some people want starter status with backup preparation, and why the scoreboard is not rude. It is just honest.This episode is about self-awareness, coachability, ego, leadership, and the uncomfortable gap between what people say they want and what their habits actually prove. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Leading With Purpose: Lydia Tate on Mission-Driven Leadership and Building for Your Community

Mission-driven leadership looks a little different when you're building something for others — not yourself. Lydia Tate of Waco Public Radio joins us to talk about her journey in nonprofit leadership, what community broadcasting actually looks like from the inside, and how servant leadership principles guide the decisions she makes every day. If you've ever wanted to lead with more purpose and less ego, this one's for you.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Why Change Feels So Hard: Leading People Through Uncertainty

In this episode of The Front Porch, Dennis and Jay dive into why organizational change is one of the hardest challenges leaders face. From fear of the unknown to communication breakdowns, shifting expectations, and the natural resistance people have when routines are disrupted, they unpack the human side of change. With real-world leadership insight and honest conversation, they explore how leaders can guide teams through uncertainty, build trust, and create buy-in without losing the culture that made the organization strong in the first place. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Work Ethic Still Exists | Kendall Lawson from Rogue Media

In this episode of The Front Porch, we sit down with Kendall Lawson of Rogue Media for a real conversation about the next generation, work ethic, and why there’s still plenty of reason for hope. As someone working in media and around young professionals, Kendall brings a firsthand perspective on perseverance, discipline, character, and what still sets people apart today.  We talk about the habits that still matter, why grit is not dead, and how consistency, humility, and a willingness to work can still open doors. This episode is for business owners, leaders, parents, and anyone who wants to believe the next generation is capable of building something meaningful. If you care about leadership, personal growth, resilience, work ethic, entrepreneurship, and developing strong people, this conversation will encourage you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The People Problem: Why Managing Employees Is Every Entrepreneur’s Biggest Challenge

Running a successful business takes vision, grit, and hard work—but ask any entrepreneur what the hardest part of leadership really is, and most will give the same answer: people. In this episode of The Front Porch, we dive into the real challenges of managing employees, building a team, and creating a culture that actually works. From hiring the right people to dealing with difficult employees, small business owners face constant personnel decisions that can impact morale, productivity, and ultimately the success of the company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].