Episode 145: AJ Hawk - Life In The NFL: Awareness, Consistency, Curiosity A special "swapcast" episode of The Learning Leader Show. This episode with my younger brother AJ is being released on both "The Learning Leader Show," and AJ's video podcast, "The HawkCast."  To view the video of this conversation go to: TheHawkCast.show. This has quickly become one of my favorite episodes. I really enjoy when AJ and I record episodes together.  We've done it in the past and we'll continue doing it in the future.  Episode 145: AJ Hawk - Life In The NFL: Awareness, Consistency, Curiosity Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “It's really easy to work hard when you're feel good. The difference is consistently working hard everyday." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Focusing like Jim Tressel leads to sustained excellence. Keep everything simple... And LISTEN The 3 words to describe AJ Consistent - Always being there for your teammates. Everyday in practice, weightroom, film room, games Aware - Understanding your surroundings. The real measure of intelligence is your awareness Thoughtful - Caring for others. Understanding how your actions impact others Where was our curiosity developed? Has it always been there? (No) TRUST = It's everything "Do Not Blindly Follow" Why AJ feels that he wouldn't be a good coach (I disagree) Creating actionable steps to change a bad habit -- Get an accountability partner What makes a great coach The best teammates he's ever played with Talking a lot on the football field = "Insecurities bubbling to the surface" - Brady Poppinga Be about DOING... Not Saying AJ's philosophy as a Dad The importance of authenticity as a leader and passing that on to your kids How AJ would respond if his children are not hard workers like him What one coach would he like to hear on the other end of the phone to sign him this season? His dream golf foursome: Charles Barkley, Bill Belichick, Jesus playing at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin The question he asks others to truly understand how they think Learning Leader = "It felt right. It fits you." “Typically, the "talkers" are simply voicing their insecurities. The "doers" don't talk about it. They just do it." Continue Learning: Watch this episode at: TheHawkCast.show  See Why Over 230,000 People Follow AJ on Twitter: @OfficialAJHawk  To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 082: Dan Pink – The Science of Motivation, Legendary Writer & Ted Talk Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing AJ Hawk on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From Bengals.com Rookie first-round draft choice started all 16 games for Green Bay and led team in tackles (155) ... Ranked third in Associated Press voting for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year ... 2008—Played through chest and groin injuries, starting every Packers game and leading team in tackles (121) ...  2010—Team leader in tackles (134) for 10-6 Wild Card team that went on to capture Super Bowl XLV with 31-25 conquest of Pittsburgh ... Seven tackles (six solo) in Super Bowl win, with two passes defensed ... Named by teammates as one of two postseason defensive captains ... Led team in tackles (10) in NFC Championship win at Chicago ... Career-best three INTs in regular season, including picks against Brett Favre and Eli Manning ... 2012—Started every game and both postseason games for Packers club that went 11-5 for NFC North title ... Led team with 142 tackles, including three sacks... 2013—Started 16 games for Packers’ NFC North title winner, and played in both postseason games (one start) ... Led team in regular-season tackles (153) and had career-best five sacks ... Named a Packers po