John Murphy: Sage Leadership, Mindset Mastery, & Quarterbacking Success

Talking Shift with Craig

Talking Shift with Craig
John Murphy: Sage Leadership, Mindset Mastery, & Quarterbacking Success
Apr 07, 2026 Episode 14
Craig Davis

Your mind is the only thing you actually control—yet most of us let it drive us into the ditch. Stop living in fear and start leading from the soul.

Former Notre Dame quarterback, sage leader, and change master John J. Murphy joins Craig to break down the physics of a winning mindset. They dive deep into why "hard work" is often a trap and how the Socratic method can disarm even the toughest boardroom. If you’re ready to delete the limiting programs running your life and find true "flow," this conversation is your playbook.

Inside this episode:
Why “hard work” can actually slow you down
• How the ego quietly controls your decisions
• The power of asking instead of telling
• Why most people solve symptoms, not real problems
• And how subtracting creates more space for growth

Today's Guest

John Murphy: A global authority on corporate culture and operational excellence, John is the author of over 20 books on leadership and a former Notre Dame quarterback. He specializes in helping Fortune 100 leaders and elite athletes reinvent themselves by integrating spiritual law with business physics.

 👉 John J. Murphy Official Website
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John’s LinkedIn

Resources mentioned

  • Pulling Together by John J. Murphy
  • Beyond Doubt: Four Steps to Inner Peace by John J. Murphy
  • Reinvent Yourself: A Lesson in Personal Leadership by John J. Murphy
  • The Map of Consciousness by David Hawkins
  • The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
  • Free Solo (Netflix Doc featuring Alex Honnold)

Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business.

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