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<p>An insider's look at the belief architecture hiding inside stories that actually move people.</p>
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3/22/2026
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June 2, 2026
08 The Power of Fables with David Graff
<p>What if a simple story about four dogs in Alaska could unlock your own leadership potential and help you teach complex ideas with ease? <br /><br />In this episode, Platte and Jeff dig into how fables—those timeless stories with non-human characters—can simplify and embed deep truths about human behavior, leadership, and growth. Whether you’re trying to write your first book, train teams at the SEALs, or just want a fresh way to inject clarity into your coaching, the principles revealed here will reshape your approach. <br /><br />You'll discover: how a fable can serve as a safe, impactful conversation starter about maturity, behavior, and effectiveness; the secret behind choosing character archetypes like dogs to reflect human temperaments; and how to craft stories that precisely mirror the real-world challenges you face in leadership and life.Why does this matter? Because in a noisy world full of complex models and research, stories cut through—making tough concepts memorable, relatable, and actionable. If you’ve ever wondered how to communicate high-performance behaviors without overwhelming your audience, this episode is your answer. <br /><br />Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Fables and Parables</p><p>05:07 Dave Graf's Journey and Background</p><p>08:34 Understanding Temperament vs. Personality</p><p>11:06 The Inspiration Behind the Fable</p><p>12:26 Character Development in 'Who Do You Think You Are?'</p><p>19:18 Exploring the Canine Characters and Their Traits</p><p>24:35 Understanding Temperaments in Dogs and Humans</p><p>30:04 The Role of Team Dynamics in Survival</p><p>32:21 Leadership Lessons from the Fable</p><p>37:12 The Creative Process Behind the Fable</p><p>41:29 Encouragement for Aspiring Authors</p>
May 11, 2026
07 Best Selling Author and Leadership Guru Shawn Moon
<p>A Carnegie Mellon professor named Randy Pausch was told he had pancreatic cancer and five months to live. He felt fine. So he taught one more class and called it <i>The Last Lecture</i>.</p><p></p><p>Shawn Moon thought about that lecture for years. Eventually he started asking everyone he could get on a call the same question: <i>If you had one preeminent lesson to pass on to your loved ones, what would it be?</i></p><p>One hundred leaders later—Steve Young, Liz Wiseman, Danny Ainge, Dave Checketts, a former Nashville mayor, a Saudi parliament member, a CEO recently diagnosed with Parkinson's—he had a book.</p><p></p><p>What none of them said: <i>learn to build a better spreadsheet.</i> What almost all of them said sounded like a soft skill on first listen, and on second listen turned out to be the hardest possible thing.</p><p></p><p>This week Shawn—eight-time author, former EVP at FranklinCovey, current CEO of Zero Res—joins Platte and Jeff to talk about <i>Roots, Relationships, and Results</i>. The conversation moves through Bill Walsh asking his 49ers in 1987 whether they loved their teammates; an eighteen-year-old single mother whose new boss took her to a consignment store before her job interview; Paul Westphal interrupting a playoff collapse by asking for jokes; and the pattern underneath all of it—that the leaders who knew how to win refused to talk about winning without first talking about people.</p><p></p><p>For writers, there's a second story under the first one: how Shawn actually built the book. He calls it asking a question you don't know the answer to. Platte calls it the aggregator move. Either way, it's a working blueprint for anyone who has the expertise and can't locate the spine.</p><p><i>Roots, Relationships, and Results</i> releases summer 2026.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Impactful Mentor</li><li>10:28 Imposter Syndrome and Leadership</li><li>24:25 The 11th Attribute: Contribution and Legacy</li><li>31:15 Dignity and Love as Leadership Attributes</li><li>36:25 The Challenge of Leading with Love</li><li>45:29 The ROI of Effective Leadership</li><li>53:06 Emotional Stability in Leadership</li></ul>
April 26, 2026
06 Mind Strength Coach and Former NFL Quarterback Luke Falk
<p>The conversation covers Luke Falk's journey from college to the NFL, highlighting his mindset, humility, and struggles. It delves into the importance of mental strength in athletics and the impact of identity on an athlete's journey. The discussion also explores the Falk Five, mental strength skills, and Luke Falk's transition to becoming an author, emphasizing the significance of failure and change in meaningful storytelling. The conversation covers Luke Falk's journey to writing, the concept of 'Easy, Easy' as a mind strength skill, and the impact and fulfillment derived from the book's content and coaching.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The importance of mental strength in an athlete's journey</li><li>The significance of failure and change in meaningful storytelling Journey to writing and self-discovery</li><li>Easy, Easy as a mind strength skill</li><li>Impact and fulfillment from the book's content and coaching</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest Introduction</li><li>05:23 Luke Falk's Career Trajectory and Mindset</li><li>12:37 Luke Falk's Mindset and Motivation in College</li><li>20:31 Identity and External Journey vs. Internal Journey</li><li>25:59 The Importance of Inner Scoreboard and Identity</li><li>31:16 The Emphasis on Mental Strength in Athlete Coaching</li><li>36:23 Becoming an Author: Luke Falk's Writing Journey</li><li>47:20 Easy, Easy: A Mind Strength Skill</li><li>55:06 Impact and Fulfillment<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coachlukefalk.com/" target="_blank">www.coachlukefalk.com</a></li></ul>
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