Nic Bittle: Life and Leadership

By Nic Bittle

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Episodes: 141

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Nic and Tarina explore the ups, downs, dos, and don’ts of life and leadership. Each conversation gives a peak on life lessons they learned, some the hard way. This podcast is different because it's the story behind the stories Nic shares in his leadership keynotes and workshops, revealing many of his own missteps as well as the power of faith, family, love, and commitment along the way. Together, Nic and Tarina talk candidly about how to communicate with authority and empathy, the practice of servant leadership, and the importance of criticizing the work and not the person, among other topics. As Nic says, “Respect and trust aren’t built with a hammer.” This podcast is practical and honest. It is a way for men and women to learn how to judge less and listen more and become the leader they want to be at home and work.

Episode Date
EP141 | What's Left Over For The Ones You Love?
Oct 27, 2026
EP140 | A Week on the Road
Oct 20, 2026
EP139 | Special Guest: Cruze Bittle at College
Oct 13, 2026
EP138 | Change
Oct 06, 2026
EP137 | Humility
Sep 29, 2026
EP136 | REPLAY: The Four Mindset in the Wild
Sep 22, 2026
EP135 | REPLAY: The Fourth Mindset: The Achiever
Sep 15, 2026
EP134 | REPLAY: The Third Mindset: The Doer
Sep 08, 2026
EP133 | REPLAY: The Second Mindset: The Thinker
Sep 01, 2026
EP132 | REPLAY: A Framework for Being Good with People
Aug 25, 2026
EP131 | Part Two: Brian Hill, Attorney
Aug 18, 2026
EP130 | Special Guest: Brian Hill, Estate Planning Attorney
Aug 11, 2026
EP129 | Attitude Determines Altitude
Aug 04, 2026
EP128 REPLAY | Special Guest: Cruze Bittle on Discipline
Jul 28, 2026
EP127 REPLAY | Special Guest: Patrick McGowan on Communications
Jul 21, 2026
EP126 REPLAY | SPECIAL GUEST: Nic’s Audio Producer, Patrick McGowan (EP043)
Jul 14, 2026
YEAR ONE: Reflections On Marriage with Elle & Micah
Jul 07, 2026
REPLAY | EP073: Micah Graf, Nic and Tarina’s Future Son-in-Law
Jun 30, 2026
REPLAY | EP13: A Profile in Courage & Leadership
Jun 23, 2026
Special Guest: Brett Russell, Part 2
Jun 16, 2026
Special Guest: Brett Russell
Jun 09, 2026
The KLOVE Fan Awards | Grand Ole Oprey
Jun 02, 2026
REPLAY | EP10: Be Curious, Not Judgmental
May 26, 2026
The Commencement Address: Class of 2026
May 19, 2026
The Delegation Ladder
May 12, 2026
The Four Levels of Ownership: The Builder
May 05, 2026
The Four Levels of Ownership: The Cowboy
Apr 28, 2026
The Four Levels of Ownership: The Worker
Apr 21, 2026
The Four Levels of Ownership: The Passenger
Apr 14, 2026
Travel Notes with Nic Bittle
Apr 07, 2026
Confident and Concise Answers
Mar 31, 2026
Be Confident and Own Your Decision
Mar 24, 2026
The Power of a Kind Word: Part 2
Mar 17, 2026
The Power of a Kind Word: Part 1
Mar 10, 2026
Enjoy the Life You Want: The Importance of Scheduling
Mar 03, 2026
The Proof of Leadership | Part 5: Ownership
Feb 24, 2026
The Proof of Leadership | Part 4: Developing
Feb 17, 2026
The Proof of Leadership | Part 3: Model
Feb 10, 2026
The Proof of Leadership | Part 2: Clarity
Feb 03, 2026
The Proof of Leadership | Part 1: Protection
Jan 27, 2026
On Marriage: PART 2
Jan 20, 2026
On Marriage: How to Find A Spouse
Jan 13, 2026
Being More Intentional in 2026: The Power of a Kind Word
Jan 06, 2026
The Year in Review: Favorite Episodes, Shout Outs, and Inspiration
Dec 30, 2025
Working Through Conflict in Roles
Dec 23, 2025
The Year in Review | Good and Getting Better
Dec 16, 2025
P.A.U.S.E During the Holidays | Part 2
Dec 09, 2025
P.A.U.S.E Before the Holidays | Part 1
Dec 02, 2025
Shifting Gears: Prepare for Life Transitions
Nov 25, 2025
Making Hard Decisions Easier: Just Take the Next Step
Nov 18, 2025
NECA Chapter Manager Talks Leadership | Special Guest: David Finley
Nov 11, 2025
AI Expert for Construction and Trades | Special Guest: Carl Britton, Jr.
Nov 04, 2025
Tough Conversations and The Four Mindsets | Special Guest: Patrick McGowan
Oct 28, 2025
Expert Says Communication Is Not A Soft Skill | Guest: Patrick McGowan
Oct 21, 2025
What’s Next: Nic Talks About His New Book
Oct 14, 2025
Own It: What Great Leaders Do Well
Oct 07, 2025
Considering Career and Education Options with Jason Downs
Sep 30, 2025
Have Courage. Live Bold. Make a Difference.
Sep 23, 2025
Do People Know Me? Lessons from Charlie Kirk
Sep 16, 2025
Everyone is Struggling In Some Way or Another
Sep 09, 2025
The Three Virtues of an Ideal Team Player
Sep 02, 2025
The Lost Art of 1-on-1 Conversations
Aug 26, 2025
Talking About Dropping a Load: Delegation
Aug 19, 2025
The Most Important Virtue: Honesty
Aug 12, 2025
Time to Talk about Artificial Intelligence and Careers
Aug 05, 2025
Don’t Call It “Sensitivity Training”
Jul 29, 2025
Special Guest: Mark Broadwater, VP Egan Company
Jul 22, 2025
Special Guest: Josh Bone, Executive Director, Electri International
Jul 15, 2025
Special Guest: Micah Graf, Nic and Tarina’s Future Son-in-Law
Jul 08, 2025
College or Career: What’s Next? | Part 2
Jul 01, 2025
Giving Something Back | Nic’s Life-Ready Curriculum
Jun 24, 2025
College or Career: Challenge, Goal, and Opportunity
Jun 17, 2025
PART 2: Leadership that Builds a Strong Culture | Brett Russell, Fire Chief
Jun 10, 2025
Leadership that Builds a Strong Culture | Guest: Brett Russell, Fire Chief
Jun 03, 2025
Emotional Fatigue and Burnout | What to Do About It
May 27, 2025
Talking About Change and Why It’s So Hard
May 20, 2025
How to Become a Better Listener
May 13, 2025
Build Your Character | Finishing Up Nic’s Book "Know This Do That"
May 06, 2025
What Drives You? | Chapter 34 of Know This Do That
Apr 29, 2025
Become a Leader Now | Chapter 33 of Know This Do That
Apr 22, 2025
Don’t Believe the Lie That You are Not Enough
Apr 15, 2025
Deeper Dive | Invest Your Time: Part 2
Apr 08, 2025
There Are No Shortcuts | Success Doesn’t Happen Over Night
Apr 01, 2025
Special Guest | Heather Anderson, LET, Technician Foreman, and Trainer
Mar 25, 2025
What Do You Want? What Are You Willing To Do To Get It?
Mar 18, 2025
Elevating Value | Carlin Day: Business Owner, Musician, & Father
Mar 12, 2025
Clarity is Kindness: Special Guest James Ford, CEO, Egan Company
Mar 04, 2025
The Three Circles Method to Find Your Right Fit Career
Feb 25, 2025
What Makes You Tick, Work Ethic, & Destinations | Know This Do That Ch. 24-26
Feb 18, 2025
Traveling for a Living | Not as Glamorous as You May Think
Feb 11, 2025
Invest in Yourself & Let it Go | Chapters 22 & 23 of Know This Do That
Feb 04, 2025
Sharpen Your Memory | Chapter 21 in Know This Do That
Jan 28, 2025
SPECIAL GUEST | Cruze Talks with His Dad About Discipline
Jan 21, 2025
Why Do Just the Bare Minimum? | Chapter 19 and 20 Know This Do That
Jan 14, 2025
Ideas Are Not Enough; Action Matters | Chapter 18 of Know This Do That
Jan 07, 2025
SPECIAL GUEST: Brett Russell, Fire Chief from Clinton, OK
Dec 31, 2024
CHRISTMAS WEEK: The 5 Love Languages
Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Growing Up in Corn: Memories, Family, & Contentment
Dec 17, 2024
SPECIAL GUEST: Nic's Audio Producer, Patrick McGowan
Dec 10, 2024
Equipping Young People to Lead Purpose-Driven Lives: The Story Behind Nic’s Life Ready Curriculum
Dec 03, 2024
SPECIAL GUEST: Manley Feinberg | Final Episode
Nov 26, 2024
SPECIAL GUEST: Manley Feinberg | Part 2
Nov 19, 2024
SPECIAL GUEST: Manley Feinberg | Rock Climber, Professional Speaker, Jazz Guitarist
Nov 12, 2024
SPECIAL GUEST: Nic’s Mentor Mark LeBlanc
Nov 05, 2024
Know This: Make Something Great – Do That: Take Pride in Your Work
Oct 29, 2024
The Fear of Failure and Making “Pizza” with String Cheese
Oct 22, 2024
Don’t Be Afraid to Take the Shot; Traveling Together to San Diego for a National Conference; Tarina Orders Two Salads; Visiting Elle at College; Being Not “Busy” on Purpose; Nic Ate His Weight in Churros
Oct 15, 2024
Nic Talks About His Corner Post Project and Procrastination; Tarina Has Nic Try On Shoes That Make Him Look Fat; “Eat the Frog”; Make Money Matter; Learn Something New Every Day; First Order of Nic’s Life Ready Curriculum Arrive
Oct 08, 2024
DRIP Stands for Direction, Responsibility, Integrity, and Productivity; How Not to Write a Book; Kids Need to Learn How to Do Hard Things; Listening to Clients on What to Write Next
Sep 26, 2024
Curiosity is More Important Than Knowing; Find a Good Mentor or Be Open to be Found by One; Keep Kicking and Don’t Give Up; Align on Values Not Interests
Sep 24, 2024
It’s Not About Building “Margarine” in Your Life; The Right Self-Talk; Even a Bad Oil Company Owner Would Have a Small Jet; Your Job is to Solve Problems
Sep 17, 2024
Helping to Put a Man on the Moon, The W-Model for Parents of College Freshmen, Take Pride in the “Little Things” Reflects Who You Are, and Pick What Pond to Fish In
Sep 10, 2024
Can I Tell You Something You’re Not Gonna Want to Hear?
Sep 03, 2024
Chanel or "Flan-nel" | Guest Interview with Elise Hartfiel, HR Director at Egan Company
Aug 27, 2024
That’s a Weird Name for a Dog
Aug 20, 2024
Chapter 2 + 3 | Conversations on Nic’s Book, “Know This. Do That.”
Aug 13, 2024
Chapter 1: Build a Career | Conversations on Nic's book, "Know This. Do That."
Aug 06, 2024
The Four Mindsets: In The Wild
Jul 30, 2024
MINDSET NO. 4: The Achiever
Jul 23, 2024
MINDSET NO. 3: The Doer
Jul 16, 2024
The Second Mindset: The Thinker
Jul 09, 2024
A Framework for Being Good with People
Jul 02, 2024
PART 2: Communication Challenges
Jun 26, 2024
Communication Challenges
Jun 18, 2024
INTERVIEW with Clint Bailey
Jun 11, 2024
To Love and Be Loved
Jun 04, 2024
LAKE EPISODE | “Swirl It. Swi-i-i-r-r-r-l-l It!”
May 28, 2024
Bad Outcomes Don’t Always Mean Bad Planning
May 20, 2024
SUPER SPECIAL GUEST: A Profile in Courage & Leadership
May 13, 2024
People Stop for the Cookies. What They Need is Encouragement.
May 07, 2024
There’s Magic in the Struggle
Apr 29, 2024
The Job Is to Be Curious, Not Judgmental
Apr 22, 2024
What Are You Listening For?
Apr 15, 2024
Help Me Understand
Apr 08, 2024
Small Change. Real Results.
Apr 01, 2024
You Need to Do Hard Things
Mar 26, 2024
Leadership Moments When You Least Expect It
Mar 19, 2024
Tough Conversations
Mar 11, 2024
Be The Best Version of Yourself
Mar 04, 2024
Turning Points
Feb 28, 2024
Don’t Give Up When Things Get Hard
Feb 21, 2024