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NEW episode of is available now! In the link below listen to Episode 260: Learning from Nick Saban’s Playbook for Sustained Success.

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The sports world was recently rocked by the seismic retirement announcements from football coaching legends Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll, and Nick Saban. This news inspired Drs. Drew Brannon and Brian Selman to reflect on Selman's firsthand experience as a player under Saban's tenure at Alabama. They explore the profound impact of Saban's coaching style, with Selman expressing gratitude for his unwavering leadership and positive influence. Together, they appreciate Saban’s enduring legacy, emphasizing his unrelenting pursuit of sustained success that transcends football and can be applied to every facet of life.

Wow, what a year it has been here at AMPLOS! Our team has hit some amazing milestones and created lasting memories. Here’s to countless successes in and out of the office! We are excited for the growth that 2024 holds. Happy New Year!

In the link below listen to a special Thanksgiving episode of , Episode 252: The Benefits of Gratitude.

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Join Drs. Milt Lowder, Drew Brannon, Cory Shaffer, and Brian Selman in a discussion on the life-changing power of gratitude. Delve into the profound effects of acknowledging good fortune, cultivating contentment, and embracing hopefulness. Discover how gratitude fuels resilience, elevates energy levels, enhances relationships, boosts immunity, and even contributes to better sleep. Tune in for a deep dive into the practice of gratitude's remarkable benefits.

Amplos | Media | Growth Project Podcast Through conversations with coaches, athletes, executives, and leaders of industry, we will explore and highlight the mindset and skill set required for achieving lasting growth. Ultimately, we exist to provide you with the tools to become the best version of you. At AMPLOS, we’re passionate about ...

NEW episode of is available now! In the link below listen to Episode 251: Ownership Matters.

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Join Drs. Milt Lowder and Brian Selman in a thought-provoking dialogue on ownership. Delve into the dichotomy of personal responsibility versus blame culture, exploring the power of taking ownership and rejecting passivity in problem-solving. Discover the transformative impact of embracing responsibility, fostering growth, and cultivating humility. In this insightful conversation, gain actionable insights into navigating the complexities of ownership for personal development and societal change.

Last Friday, we hosted HINGE Advisors at Mill Pine for an incredible day of leadership training and team bonding. Grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow together! AMPLOS

Last chance to register for our next free live ! Tomorrow, October 31st at 12 PM EST, Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer will be sharing Three Keys to High Performance. Our teaching relies on evidence-based insight to bring clarity and practical application, helping you meaningfully engage with your organization's culture. We will spend an hour together working through three tips we believe can serve you regardless of your role.

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NEW episode of is available now! In the link below listen to Episode 248: The Transformative Power of Experiential Learning.

In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder, Ph.D. and Brian Selman explore the profound impact of breaking away from our routines and embracing experiential learning. Discover how venturing off-site, such as at our expansive 355-acre Mill Pine property in Easley, SC, can breathe new life into your team, fostering fresh perspectives and full engagement. Join them in a discussion on the value of introspection and how a change of location can unlock endless growth possibilities.
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Exciting times at Oregon Football! 🦆 In a recent Sports Illustrated article, Richard Johnson explores the unique culture being crafted by Dr. Cory Shaffer, AMPLOS Director of Performance Consulting, and Oregon Football Head Coach Dan Lanning, transforming the Ducks and propelling their program to another level. The emphasis on the mental game and elevated culture mirrors the work of Dr. Drew Brannon, partner at AMPLOS, and his work with Coach Kirby Smart at Georgia, where Coach Lanning previously served as defensive coordinator. Read more about Dr. Shaffer and Dr. Brannon’s work with these esteemed programs in the article below, revealing how a unique culture is propelling Oregon to new heights.

Oregon Football’s Unique Culture Is Fueling Its Success Dan Lanning’s Ducks are building something completely different in Eugene.

Step into the world of sneaker culture with Dr. Cory Shaffer, a devoted sneakerhead, as he talks with Bronson Yim, a former Oregon Ducks football player and current Senior Product Line Marketer for Nike Basketball Footwear, in a recent episode of . Explore Bronson's path as a catalyst for change in sports footwear, as he unveils the intricate process of transforming innovative concepts into Nike's iconic sneakers. Join us for a compelling discussion on sports, innovation, and leadership.

Listen to Episode 244: Stepping Into Innovation with Nike's Bronson Yim in the link below:

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If you’re a pro baseball fan, the stratospheric ascent of Spencer Strider, starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, undoubtedly hasn’t gone unnoticed. In a recent article in The Athletic, Ken Rosenthal highlights Strider’s emphasis on the importance of the mental game to become an ace, detailing the crucial role of Dr. Cory Shaffer, AMPLOS Director of Performance Consulting, as a guiding force in Strider’s impressive rise in the MLB ranks. Below is an excerpt from the article on how the principles taught by Dr. Shaffer have helped Strider both on and off the field:

“It’s really hard to evaluate an outing, especially in the moment, without emotion. And if you’re relying on emotion, you’re never going to make a positive or effective adjustment,” Strider said. “Not only has that been big for me in baseball, I think it’s been good for me in my life. Having purpose, having a plan, being detail-oriented, understanding you’re not entitled to success just because you want it, just because you work hard.”

Read the full article below.

How the Braves' Spencer Strider rebuilt his mental approach to become an ace A mental performance coach has been key to helping Spencer Strider, Atlanta's Game 1 starter, unlock his potential.

Discerning Between Windmills and Giants

Written by Dr. Brian Selman

“Look, your worship," said Sancho; "what we see there are not giants but windmills, and what seem to be their arms are the sails that turned by the wind make the millstone go." - Excerpt from Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote

Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote is widely considered a founding work of Western literature. Originally published in two parts (1605 and 1615), Don Quixote remains one of the most-translated books in the world and one of the best-selling novels of all time over 400 years later.

The protagonist, Don Quixote himself, reads so many adventure novels that he loses his mind knighting himself to wander the land in search of adventure. Quixote’s quest, alongside his squire Sancho Panza, aims to both serve his nation and restore chivalry. Don Quixote is quite the character, both literally and figuratively. You might be more familiar with the word “quixotic” as derived from the novel meaning "exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.”

At one point, Don Quixote famously comes across a plain full of windmills he mistakenly perceives to be evil giants. Don Quixote believes it to be his duty to “rid the earth of such a wicked seed.” Sancho tries to convince his master of the truth to no avail. Don Quixote exclaims to Sancho, “It seems to me that you aren’t well-versed in adventures - they are giants; and if you’re afraid, get away from here and start praying while I go into fierce and unequal battle with them.”

It’s often difficult to discern the differences between windmills and giants in our own lives. Having a friend by our side to distinguish between the two can be extremely helpful if we are willing to listen. When we do face difficult challenges, framing the experience as an adventure choosing to ride into “fierce and unequal battle” allows us to bring our best self to the engagement conquering obstacles regardless of real or imagined.

One more week left to register for our first-ever free live webinar on Tuesday, October 3rd at 12 PM EST! Drs. Drew Brannon and Brian Selman will be sharing Four Strategies to Enhance Your Culture. Our teaching relies on evidence-based insight to bring clarity and practical application, helping you meaningfully engage with your organization's culture. We will spend an hour together working through four strategies we believe can serve you regardless of your role. Click the link below to sign up!

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NEW episode of is available now! In the link below listen to Episode 243: Do You Really Understand Your Impact on Those Around You?

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Join Drs. Drew Brannon and Brian Selman as they explore the importance of understanding how your presence affects those around you, both positively and negatively. Gain valuable insights into the common blind spots that influence team dynamics as they challenge you to reflect on how you impact the team's performance and what changes in the team atmosphere when you’re absent. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on self-awareness and teamwork.

Great people, meaningful growth, and amazing food - our time with the Michelin team at Mill Pine couldn't have been better!

Join us on Tuesday, October 3rd at 12 PM EST for our first-ever free live webinar. Drs. Drew Brannon and Brian Selman will be sharing Four Strategies to Enhance Your Culture. Our teaching relies on evidence-based insight to bring clarity and practical application, helping you meaningfully engage with your organization's culture. We will spend an hour together working through four strategies we believe can serve you regardless of your role. Click the link below to sign up!

https://www.amplos.com/live-webinarf2120976

NEW episode of is available now! In the link below listen to Episode 241: Rising from Rock Bottom - Finding Strength in Mindfulness with Sole Cole.

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Join Dr. Cory Shaffer as he dives into the inspiring journey of Brandon Coleman, better known as Soul Cole, a former professional football player and certified health and wellness coach. Coleman shares his powerful story of resilience, recovery, and rediscovery after a career-altering injury and talks about his path to healing through therapy, meditation, and yoga, shedding light on the profound connection between physical and mental health. Don't miss this enlightening episode with a true mental health advocate.

Learn more about Coleman's non-profit, SOUL PROFIT, and check out his meditation mixtape in the links below.

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https://music.apple.com/us/album/meditation-mixtape-vol-1/1617534164

Dr. Brian Selman on a memory from playing on the Alabama football team and the impact of thoughtful messaging to build a championship team:

“In 2009, (the Alabama football team) is getting ready to play the University of Florida in the SEC Championship game and this ’09 Florida team (includes) Tim Tebow and Brandon Spikes and they’re being touted as the best college football team ever. They had won the National Championship the year prior, so just two juggernauts getting ready to go at it. Number 1 vs number 2. Friday night before the game we go to the movies and Coach Saban takes us and we put on the movie Miracle, and it’s about the 1980 US hockey team and their upset win over the Soviet Union. The messaging for us then was that we needed to play our best game, believe in each other, and come together. What I always thought was brilliant was that when we beat Florida (in the SEC Championship game), Coach Saban got a two-for-one on the messaging because the 1980 US hockey team had to still go on and beat the Czech Republic to win the gold medal. And so we had to go and do the same thing against Texas, so that level of thoughtfulness just blew me away.”

Listen to more from Dr. Brian Selman and the rest of the AMPLOS team on what it takes to build a winning football program in the link below.

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Dr. Cory Shaffer on the importance of messaging to align the culture and mission for the Oregon football team:

“Part of my role has been to help Coach Dan Lanning with the messaging behind the scenes. What do the guys need to hear this week to play the best football on Saturday and put the best version of Oregon on the field? So really my role is to just think about the messaging and how that messaging can continue to align to the culture and Dan’s vision. All the content we’ve been talking about all year needs to be meshing and flowing together.”

Listen to more from Dr. Cory Shaffer and the rest of the AMPLOS team on what it takes to build a winning football program in the link below.

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Dr. Milt Lowder on how fortunate the AMPLOS team is to work with excellent college football programs from the most recent episode of :

“We all have been honored and blessed with the opportunities these coaches have given us to speak to their teams, but they lead the way. Every head coach that we work with has been the supporter and believer in what we provide to the table. And they’ve taken ownership, they put it in their own words and they share the message to the team. These head coaches are focused on the heart and soul of the team.”

Listen to more from Dr. Milt Lowder and the rest of the AMPLOS team on what it takes to build a winning football program in the link below.

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NEW episode of is available now! In the link below listen to Episode 240: Crafting a Championship Mindset in College Football – What It Takes to Build a Winning Team.

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College football is back! Join Drs. Milt Lowder, Drew Brannon, Cory Shaffer, and Brian Selman as they provide a peek behind the curtain and delve into their personal experiences as performance coaches, psychologists, and players to some of college football's most respected programs, including Georgia, Clemson, Oregon, and Alabama. They reveal insights into the year-round journey and behind the scenes processes that produce some of the most accomplished programs in college football, including how their roles ebb and flow with the college football calendar.