Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
Champion Blueprint Podcast
Hosted by George Rogers and Gary Brackett, the Champion Blueprint Podcast is where mindset meets mission. Whether you're on the field, in the boardroom, or navigating the challenges of everyday life, this podcast empowers you to champion your purpose with clarity, resilience, and impact. Each episode delivers actionable insights, real-life stories, and powerful conversations designed to help you lead with intention—in business, life, and family.It's time to build your blueprint. Let’s champion it together.
Episodes
#18 - The Art of Giving: How Purposeful Generosity Transforms Teams.
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
In this special December episode, George and Gary explore one of the most overlooked performance drivers in business: the art of giving. Not the holiday kind. Not the financial kind. But the kind that transforms cultures, builds belonging, and strengthens teams from the inside out. This conversation dives into how giving time, attention, recognition, and support can radically shift the trajectory of an organization. When leaders give with intention, not to be seen, but to truly serve, people feel valued, connected, and inspired to give their best in return. Key Takeaways: Why “purposeful giving” is a competitive advantage for modern organizations How giving creates more trust, engagement, and connection Why giving doesn’t always require money, just intention Small leadership habits that create big cultural impact A new mindset for ending the year strong and starting 2026 even stronger #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #GiveWithPurpose #ChampionBlueprint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#17 - Finish Strong, Start Stronger — End Business Evaluations that Set Up 2026 Success
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
In this episode of the Champion Blueprint Podcast, George Rogers and Gary Brackett break down the power of self-evaluation and why the most impactful leaders don’t wait for the New Year to reflect, realign, and reset. We explore three high-level strategies to finish the year strong and enter the next with clarity, alignment, and accountability. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or developing personally, this conversation helps you assess where you are and where you want to go, before the year ends. You’ll learn: How early reflection accelerates growth Why alignment matters more than goal count How to build accountability that fuels momentum How to finish 2025 strong and step boldly into 2026 If you're ready to live and lead with intentionality, this episode is your blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#16 - Gratitude at Work: Building Cultures That Truly Give Thanks
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, George and Gary break down the power of gratitude at work and how it shapes high-performing cultures. From a fun opening that compares Thanksgiving favorites to workplace personalities, to strategic insights on belonging, recognition, and leadership habits, this episode provides teams with real, actionable ways to embed gratitude beyond the holiday season. Learn how appreciation drives retention, strengthens trust, and transforms culture from the inside out. #LeadershipPodcast #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessMindset #EmployeeEngagement #ChampionBlueprint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#15 - Finish Strong, Start Stronger: The Power of Self-Evaluation
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
In this episode of the Champion Blueprint Podcast, George Rogers and Gary Brackett break down the power of self-evaluation and why the most impactful leaders don’t wait for the New Year to reflect, realign, and reset. We explore three high-level strategies to finish the year strong and enter the next with clarity, alignment, and accountability. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or developing personally, this conversation helps you assess where you are and where you want to go before the end of the year. You’ll learn: -How early reflection accelerates growth -Why alignment matters more than goal count -How to build accountability that fuels momentum -How to finish 2025 strong and step boldly into 2026 If you're ready to live and lead with intentionality, this episode is your blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#14 - The Four Masks We Wear (And Why)
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
We all wear masks and not just on Halloween. In this episode of The Champion Blueprint, George and Gary break down the four masks we tend to wear in leadership and life: the Performer, the Pleaser, the Protector, and the Perfectionist. We explore why we put these masks on, how they shape how we show up at work and at home, and what it truly means to lead with authenticity, courage, and presence. This one gets real. Which mask are you ready to take off? #ChampionBlueprint #LeadershipPodcast #AuthenticLeadership #PersonalGrowth #MindsetMatters #LeadWithHeart #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #BusinessLeadership #MotivationPodcast #GrowthMindset #VulnerabilityIsStrength #LeadershipDevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#13 - Don’t Ignore the Signs
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett dive into one of the most critical skills a leader can develop: awareness. From reading team dynamics to spotting early challenges, the ability to see what’s really happening and take decisive action is what separates good leaders from great ones. Learn how to recognize the signs before they become problems, make proactive choices, and lead with clarity and confidence. Because champions don’t wait for issues to escalate, they act with purpose. #ChampionBlueprint #Leadership #PurpleAcorn #Podcast #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessPodcast #leadershipdevelopment #leaders #HR #Business #Awareness #ProactiveLeadership #ChampionMindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#12 - Winning the Day
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett break down what it really means to “win the day.” It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most. From balancing work, family, and personal goals to leading teams with clarity and focus, this episode will help you align your time with your true priorities. Because champions don’t chase the clock, they control it. ⏱️ #ChampionBlueprint #Leadership #TimeManagement #PurpleAcorn #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Podcast #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessPodcast #leadershipdevelopment #leaders #HR #Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
# 11 - Thriving in a Shifting Economy
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
Every business has a plan… until the economy shifts under its feet. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett share how champion leaders adapt, pivot, and keep winning, even when the market is unpredictable. From inflation to supply chain disruptions, interest rate hikes to changing customer behavior, today’s environment challenges leaders to think differently. George and Gary unpack five practical strategies every business can apply to stay resilient, build loyalty, and turn uncertainty into opportunity. 💡 Key Takeaway: Turbulent markets don’t destroy businesses; they reveal which leaders are willing to change. If you’re ready to sharpen your mindset, strengthen your playbook, and lead with adaptability, this episode is your blueprint for thriving in any economy. #ChampionBlueprint #Leadership #TimeManagement #PurpleAcorn #PurposeDrivenLeadership #Podcast #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessPodcast #leadershipdevelopment #leaders #HR #Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#10 - The Multiplier Effect
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
In business math, 1 + 1 = 2. But in great teams? The equation is wrong. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett break down The Multiplier Effect, a framework for turning individual contributions into exponential results. From NFL locker rooms to boardrooms, George and Gary share stories and strategies that reveal why the best teams don’t just add effort, they multiply it. You’ll learn how to create a shared vision with role clarity, build trust as the default (not the reward), and spark dynamic collaboration that drives innovation and growth. 💡 Key Takeaway: Champions don’t settle for addition; they design for multiplication. When teams align around purpose, trust, and collaboration, 1 + 1 doesn’t equal 2…it equals 5. If you’re ready to multiply impact, accelerate performance, and build a culture where everyone wins together, this episode is your blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#9 - Pivot Like a Champion
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
Every leader makes mistakes, but champions don’t stay stuck in them. They pivot. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett get real about the three most common leadership pitfalls they see in business and the practical pivots that turn breakdowns into breakthroughs. From listening more deeply to scaling with intention, to shifting from busyness to true impact, this conversation blends raw honesty, personal stories, and actionable strategies you can implement right away. 💡 Key Takeaway: Great leaders don’t have to be perfect; they have to be adaptable. Because champions don’t just move fast…they move on purpose. If you’re ready to lead with clarity, structure, and impact, this episode is your blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#8 - Winning Buy-In
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
The best leaders don’t just lead change, they listen for it. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett tackle one of the toughest challenges in leadership: earning buy-in and creating lasting change. Too often, great ideas die because leaders resist what they didn’t create. But championship-level leadership requires humility, openness, and the courage to trust your frontline insight. From building psychological safety to turning feedback into action, George and Gary break down how to move beyond ego and lead change with purpose and performance. 💡 Key Takeaways: Buy-in isn’t agreement, it’s commitment. Your frontline often sees the problems before the boardroom. Champion leaders adapt, listen, and build trust from the ground up. If you’re ready to flip the script and champion change in a way that inspires others to follow, this episode is your blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#7 - Moving On Past Failure, Maybe
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
Failure isn’t final—it’s feedback. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett explore what it truly means to face setbacks, not as endings, but as turning points. Sometimes the answer isn’t moving on—it’s moving through. Together, they unpack the mental, emotional, and leadership challenges that follow failure, sharing personal stories from business, life, and the NFL. You’ll walk away with practical frameworks like the 3Rs (Reflect, Reframe, Re-engage) and the 4Rs of Forward Progress to help you reframe failure, reshape your inner dialogue, and lead others with resilience. 💡 Key Takeaways: Failure is not the opposite of success—it’s part of it. Your inner voice can keep you stuck or fuel your comeback. Leaders who model recovery create cultures of innovation. Sometimes quitting isn’t failure—staying stuck is. Tune in to learn how to turn your #FailureToFuel and keep championing your blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#6 - The Top 3 Weaknesses Holding Most Businesses Back
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
Even the best organizations have blind spots—but the ones leaders ignore are often the very things that stall growth, frustrate teams, and quietly erode culture. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett pull back the curtain on the most common weaknesses they see inside businesses and why they’re more costly than you think. From strategy to people to leadership, we’ll unpack the hidden pitfalls that keep organizations from reaching their full potential—and share how to spot them before they derail your momentum. 💡 Key Takeaway: Success isn’t just about playing to your strengths. It’s about identifying—and addressing—the weaknesses that keep you from scaling like a champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#5 From Playbooks to Possibilities: Leading Through Career Transitions
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
Transitions test more than your skills—they test your identity. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett dive into the challenges leaders and professionals face when stepping out of structured environments like the military, sports, or corporate roles. We unpack the identity crisis of transition, exploring what you lose—and what you stand to gain—when the playbook changes. You’ll learn practical ways to rebuild structure in a freer, less-defined environment and how to lead others through their own seasons of transition. Whether you’re navigating a career shift yourself or guiding a team through change, this conversation offers a blueprint for moving from playbooks to possibilities with confidence and clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#4 - Scaling Without Burnout — How High-Performing Cultures Can Grow Sustainably
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
Growth shouldn’t come at the cost of your people. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett unpack the hidden cost of high performance: burnout—and why it’s more than just being tired. Burnout is the sustained misalignment between effort and energy, and if left unaddressed, it can quietly erode even the strongest teams. We explore how building a culture of belonging isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a critical strategy for supporting mental health, driving sustainable growth, and retaining top talent. You’ll discover why great leaders don’t wait for signs of struggle—they stay connected to their people, understand their capacity, and create space for both performance and well-being. If you want to scale your business without sacrificing your culture, this episode is your blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#3 - Leading Through Adversity Like a Champion
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
Adversity is inevitable—but how you respond is what defines a true champion. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett share how to turn challenges into catalysts for growth. You’ll learn why embracing adversity as an opportunity—not an obstacle—is essential for leadership. Don’t deny adversity—define it, face it, and lead through it with purpose. Tune in and learn how champions rise when things get tough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#2 - The Blueprint for Navigating Change
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
George Rogers and Gary Brackett unpack one word that can inspire growth—or trigger fear: Change. Whether you’re facing a personal pivot, professional shift, or unexpected detour, champions learn to navigate it with purpose. Using the C.H.A.N.G.E. framework—Clarity, Habit, Adaptability, Network, Grit, Execute—we give you a practical blueprint to lead through transitions and come out stronger on the other side. Tap in to transform how you face change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#1 - Fear of Failure vs Fear of Growth
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
In this powerful debut episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett set the stage for what’s to come on the Champion Blueprint Podcast. They dive into personal stories from the field, the boardroom, and beyond—unpacking the mindset shifts that fueled their journeys as athletes and entrepreneurs. Tune in as they explore the tension between the fear of failure and the fear of growth, and why overcoming both is essential to becoming the leader you're meant to be. Key Takeaways: Why you can’t afford to be a product of your environment The danger of trusting others more than you trust yourself How championing your purpose is not a destination—it’s a lifestyle Welcome to the start of your Champion journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing the Champion Blueprint Podcast
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett
Launching Aug 13, 2025. Hosted by George Rogers and Gary Brackett, the Champion Blueprint Podcast is where mindset meets mission. Whether you're on the field, in the boardroom, or navigating the challenges of everyday life, this podcast empowers you to champion your purpose with clarity, resilience, and impact. Each episode delivers actionable insights, real-life stories, and powerful conversations designed to help you lead with intention—in business, life, and family. It's time to build your blueprint. Let’s champion it together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices