The Growth Project

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Our group is traditionally trained in sport and performance psychology, and in the spirit of what we do, the purpose of our podcast is to make a positive impact on your life and challenge you to think differently on topics related to growth. Through conversations with coaches, athletes, executives, and leaders of industry, we will explore and highlight the mindset and skillset required for lasting growth. Ultimately, we exist to provide you with the tools to become the best version of you. At AMPLOS, we're passionate about helping you pursue better. Powered by Elliott Davis.

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September 9, 202630 min

Episode 398: College Football Week 1 Breakdown: Control the Controllables

Week one of college football offers more than wins and losses; it offers a powerful lesson in how we respond when things don't go according to plan. From unexpected delays and disruptions to the temptation to draw big conclusions from a single game, Drs. Drew Brannon and Milt Lowder explore the importance of staying composed, adapting to adversity, and focusing on what you can control. They also discuss the role of leaders in managing emotion, maintaining perspective, and helping their teams stay steady in difficult moments. Because whether it's football, business, or life, how you respond often matters more than what happens.

September 7, 20262 min

Growth Spurt: Give Credit Away

Great leaders don't need to be the hero. They make sure their people feel seen, valued, and appreciated. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder explores the power of giving credit, recognizing effort, and using words to build confidence. While compensation matters, meaningful recognition can be even more powerful in helping people feel that they belong, their work matters, and they're part of something greater than themselves.

September 2, 202646 min

Episode 397: AI Strategy Starts with People with Mike Rudinsky (Part 3)

What do you actually do with AI? In the final episode of this three-part series, Dr. Drew Brannon and Michael Wolinsky move from reflection to action, exploring how individuals and organizations can begin using AI effectively. They explore how individuals can build reps, use AI as a thought partner, protect their critical thinking, and become more, not less, of themselves. They also offer practical guidance for organizations around strategy, governance, communication, and deciding what AI should and shouldn't do. The message is simple: don't outsource your thinking, use AI to amplify it.

August 31, 20263 min

Growth Spurt: The Hidden Cost of Task Switching

Ever finish a meeting and struggle to focus on the task in front of you? The problem may not be distraction, it may be attention residue. Dr. Gabby Caviedes explains how unfinished, rushed, or emotionally charged tasks can follow us into our next activity, draining focus and productivity. Learn a simple 30–60 second "close the loop" practice that can help your brain fully move on and make your attention work harder for you.

August 26, 202642 min

Episode 396: AI Strategy Starts with People with Mike Rudinsky (Part 2)

AI adoption isn't as simple as choosing a tool and training your team to use it. In Part 2 of this three-part AI series, Dr. Drew Brannon and Michael Rudinsky explore the mindset challenges leaders and employees face as AI reshapes the workplace. They discuss fear, uncertainty, resistance, and the fundamental question many employees are asking: "Where do I fit?" Most importantly, they explore how leaders can help their people see AI not as a threat, but as a tool to amplify their strengths and unlock greater potential.

August 24, 20263 min

Growth Spurt: Whose Clock Are You Running On?

Feeling like you're falling behind often means you're comparing your full story to someone else's highlight reel. In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro challenges the idea of "borrowed deadlines," which are the timelines we inherit, infer, or impose on ourselves. Instead of asking, "Why am I not there yet?" ask, "Am I moving in the direction I want?" Growth isn't about keeping someone else's time. It's about setting your own clock.

August 19, 202640 min

Episode 395: AI Strategy Starts with People with Mike Rudinsky (Part 1)

AI is moving faster than most organizations can keep up, and that uncertainty can create excitement, fear, and resistance. In Part 1 of this three-part series, Mike Rudinsky and Dr. Drew Brannon explore why successful AI adoption starts with people, not technology. They unpack the human side of AI, the importance of clear leadership and strategy, and how organizations can define the roles of both humans and AI.

August 17, 20262 min

Growth Spurt: Courage Changes Everything

Courage doesn't just change how you show up, it changes how the people around you show up, too. When you have the courage to live according to your values, pursue your vision, tackle difficult problems, and become who you're meant to be, you give others permission to do the same. But fear, anxiety, and negativity are contagious, too. So ask yourself: What are you spreading?

August 12, 202650 min

Episode 394: She Thinks We're Just Fishin' with Emerson Lowder

As Emerson Lowder prepares to leave home and begin her next chapter at Clemson University, she joins her father, Dr. Milt Lowder, for an honest and deeply personal conversation. Together, they revisit the moments that defined their family, unpack the weight of expectations, and share the lessons they've learned through both success and struggle. From faith and perseverance to parenting and letting go, this episode offers a heartfelt reflection on growth, grace, and trusting God's plan for the people we love most.

August 10, 20262 min

Growth Spurt: The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The stories we tell ourselves shape how we see our abilities, our potential, and our future. A single setback can easily become a limiting belief about who we are. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes explores how to separate outcomes from identity, recognize unhelpful internal narratives, and reframe limiting beliefs into growth-oriented statements that help us move forward and unlock our potential.