6/9/25

MTC 006: Brant Menswar | Creating Momentum And Changing How You Think

Brant Menswar is a former rock-star turned best-selling author who has been named one of the country's top speakers. He seamlessly fuses proprietary research, personal growth principles, and cutting-edge leadership strategies to forge unbreakable, high-performing cultures while inspiring companies to crush their BIG goals.

In this episode of Move the Chains, Ryan Munsey and Brant Menswar explore the importance of prioritizing people and processes over tools in achieving success. They discuss Brant's journey from being a rock star to a keynote speaker, emphasizing the significance of creating engaging experiences for audiences. The conversation also touches on the transition to corporate speaking, the power of core values, and the innovative strategies that can lead to success in various fields. In this conversation, Brant Menswar discusses the importance of living with deliberate intention through values, the process of overcoming grief and building momentum in life, and the concept of 'moment momentum' which emphasizes focusing on the present. He introduces the OGRE concept, which stands for an overwhelming gut reaction of emotion, and explains how to channel emotional energy into positive actions. Brant also highlights the significance of identifying personal values to navigate challenges and shares his initiative of using challenge coins to create momentum for others, ultimately emphasizing the idea that legacy is about helping others move forward.

 

Chapters

  • 00:00 People and Processes Over Tools

  • 02:50 From Rock Star to Keynote Speaker

  • 09:51 The Transition to Corporate Speaking

  • 18:17 Creating Engaging Experiences

  • 25:44 The Power of Core Values

  • 26:11 Finding Purpose Through Values

  • 28:04 Overcoming Grief and Building Momentum

  • 29:57 Moment Momentum: Living in the Present

  • 34:55 Harnessing Emotional Energy: The OGRE Concept

  • 39:36 Channeling Emotions for Positive Action

  • 42:14 Identifying Values to Navigate Challenges

  • 46:34 Creating Momentum for Others: The Challenge Coin

  • 49:52 Final Thoughts: Living Moment to Moment

 

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