M is Good

05/11/2026

What if your last failure didn't define you at all?🤨💪
Rico Magnelli said something on the R7 Christian Marketing Podcast I haven't been able to shake:
"All my successes and my failures don't move the needle on my self-worth. I don't need validation from success or failure. I got it from Jesus Christ."
For leaders, that's not just a spiritual truth. It's a competitive advantage.
When your identity isn't tied to the last campaign, the last quarter, or the last decision, you lead differently. You take risks. You hear hard feedback without flinching. You build for the long game.
That's what it looks like to lead from your identity in Christ rather than from your results.
Full episode: https://misgood.com/podcast/r7-rico-our-identity-in-christ/

05/05/2026

In 1980, the average American saw 600 impressions a day. Today it's 17,000.

🧐 So what does that mean for your ministry or organization?

It means you have a sliver of a moment to make an impression and if your marketing hasn't changed since last year, that moment is already gone.

Dr. Dave sat down with Travis Vaughn from Upward Sports to talk about lazy marketing, why good leaders fall into it, and how to find the gaps in your customer experience before they cost you the people God sent your way.

🎧Check out the latest episode of The R7 Christian Marketing Podcast here: https://misgood.com/podcast/the-r7-christian-marketing-podcast-travis-vaughn-lazy-marketing/

- M is Good Travis Vaughn of Upward Sports joins Dr. Dave to unpack lazy marketing, founder syndrome, and the customer journey gaps Christian leaders miss.

04/28/2026

🤔 Ever feel like you’re doing everything right with your strategy but somehow your competitors are getting featured in answer boxes?

You’re not alone. You might just be missing the game-changing strategy that’s transforming how businesses show up in search results.

🧠 Learn more about :

- M is Good Learn what Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is, how it differs from SEO, and how to optimize content for AI search, voice assistants, and featured snippets.

04/09/2026

Emotions themselves aren’t good or bad, they’re amoral tools we’ve been given. In my latest chat on “Pursuing Goals God’s Way,” with Gabe Cox I unpacked FLAP (Fear, Lust, Anger, Pride) and showed how faith, generosity, forgiveness, and humility are the antidotes. Understanding this framework has transformed my decision-making and leadership.

🎙️ https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-vymmz-76864c

04/07/2026

Motivation won't get you unstuck. Clarity will. I joined Dr. Gary Sanchez on Beyond Your WHY (WHY Institute) to talk about how understanding your WHY is what actually gives you direction when everything falls apart.
If you want to find out what happens when your original plan falls apart and how God uses that moment to reveal something deeper, check this episode out!⬇️

🎙️: https://shows.acast.com/5b9eb0ec58c4a52c096ff268/69c3fc3aa3dddd45e982b1e3

Listen to When Everything Falls Apart: How to Make Sense of Your Life and Start Again with Dr. Dave Jones from Beyond Your WHY. Meet Dr. Dave Jones. His WHY.os is Make Sense - Better Way - Mastery.Dr. Dave Jones didn’t follow a straight path to success. He went from chasing a professional hockey c...

04/03/2026

Excited to share my recent guest appearance on where we dove deep into the power of going deep versus going wide in your career journey. Thanks to Engel Jones for the thoughtful conversation about how mastering repetition drove my transition from pro hockey to earning a doctorate in psychology, and leaning on faith to overcome toxic motivators like fear and pride.
Learn more: https://www.12minconvos.com/blog/12minconvos-with-jesus-believers-19/dr-david-a-jones-47

03/23/2026

Fear can make you perform. But it can't sustain you.

Dr. Dave recently sat down with Coach Matt Thomann on The Mental Mettle Podcast to talk about the four toxic motivators that drive high performers to burnout: fear, lust, anger, and pride.

Here's what was covered:
- The difference between identity and role (and why confusing them destroys athletes)
- How to "fruit-check" your motivation
- Why fear-based toughness creates short-term wins and long-term damage
- The importance of vision rooted in faith, not achievement

If you've ever felt like you're grinding hard but running on empty, this conversation is for you.

Listen to the full episode now!

Episode 147 of The Mental Mettle Podcast features former pro hockey player, Air Force veteran, and sport and performance psychologist Dr. Dave Jones for a powerful conversation about fear, faith, and true mental toughness. What began as a brutal slap shot to the face eventually rerouted Dave’s lif...

03/20/2026

Excited to share my recent guest appearance on Profitable Christian Business where we dove deep into the three problems leaders face with vision: when you don’t have it, when you don’t believe it, and when you don’t communicate it. Thanks to Doug Greathouse for the thoughtful conversation about why a clear “why” drives everything, how to craft a concise mission around the what/when/how, and why God always equips us with the resources to bring that vision to life.

🎙️https://profitablechristianbusiness.com/profitable-christian-business-podcast

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02/25/2026

Leading with your heart means embracing vulnerability and transparency. Over the past decade I’ve learned that sharing both my peaks and valleys invites collaboration and trust. When we show up authentically, people step in to support us, both personally and professionally.

🎙️Listen to the interview: https://podcast.heartledbusiness.show/1793649/episodes/18668372

01/06/2026

Excited to share my recent guest appearance on Rachel Ngom - She's Making an Impact's show "Christian Entrepreneurs Rise Up | Faith in Business | Family First Business" where we dove deep into my journey of prayer-started entrepreneurship, crafting concise vision statements, and the R7 framework for purpose-driven strategy.

Looking back on my entrepreneurial journey, it all started with a simple prayer: “Use me, God.” Never underestimate the power of intentional learning and trusting the process.

Full episode: https://shesmakinganimpact.libsyn.com/how-to-create-a-clear-vision-that-actually-works-with-dr-dave-jones-episode-565