{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ryan C. Greene's BORN TO BE DOPE!","title":"Mastering Leadership Through The Game Of Golf","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3364,"description":"In the latest episode of the Born to Be Dope podcast, host Ryan C. Greene welcomes Mike Powell, a leader in mentoring and personal development, to discuss his transformative journey in leadership through the sport of golf. With over 20 years of experience through his nonprofit, Lifting As We Climb, Mike shares how he is now merging effective leadership training with the skills and community found in golf. 1. The Foundation of Giving Back  Mike Powell co-founded Lifting As We Climb in 2003, a mentoring program aimed at empowering young people through sports. By leveraging sports as a platform, they reached large numbers of kids and emphasized the importance of academic and social development alongside athletic prowess. Mike explained, \"We wanted to impact kids in the classroom, on the field, and in life.\" This holistic approach has led many participants to achieve significant milestones, including scholarships and professional opportunities. 2. Evolving the Message  Over the years, Mike's focus has evolved while maintaining the core message of helping individuals become more productive. He emphasized that while the methods and venues for delivering this message have changed, the intent has remained constant. Mike noted, \"The way that we're delivering it has grown; I still do goal-setting workshops, but now it's more about working with clients internally rather than public sessions.\" 3. Navigating Change in Leadership  The discussion also touched on the challenges of public perception in the age of social media. Mike highlighted that just because something is not visible online doesn't mean it isn't happening. He said, \"You can't judge success just by what you see someone post. Many entrepreneurs are hard at work behind the scenes, and sometimes they go quiet to focus on their craft.\" 4. The Rise of Fairways to Success  As Mike’s personal journey evolved, particularly through the lens of fatherhood and his daughter's involvement in golf, a new idea emerged—Fairways...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/F9Q05czxY0WwMKcb6uMDGWjzon9miRVOjPgS22mAnC8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83N2Zh/YTYwNTM5MmMyMDli/YTQ2OTE1YjJkM2E2/ZGFkMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}