Athletes achieve greatness by focusing on what they can control—the process, not the outcome. In this episode, I explain how this principle has helped athletes I’ve coached win on the world stage and why businesses must adopt the same mindset. Learn how process-focused strategies can reduce stress, build resilience, and drive success in the workplace.
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What drives sustainable success? In this episode, I share my theory: intrinsic motivation trumps all. Drawing on sports psychology, Harvard research, and real-world leadership experience, I explore how intrinsic motivation leads to engagement, resilience, and flow states. Discover how leaders can foster intrinsic motivation to build happier, higher-performing workplaces.
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In this episode, we explore the arrival fallacy — the mistaken belief that happiness lies in achieving future goals. Drawing on lessons from sports psychology and leadership, I explain how focusing on the present moment and process goals can free leaders and employees from this trap, creating more engaged and fulfilled teams.
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Leadership isn’t about being a good salesperson or climbing the corporate ladder—it’s about helping others achieve more than they ever thought possible. In this episode, I define what true leadership means and explain why traditional corporate strategies often miss the mark. We’ll explore how effective leaders focus on mentoring and influencing behavior, not just managing tasks.
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A company’s mission, vision, and values are essential—but they’re only part of the equation. In this episode, I explain why leaders should also help employees craft their own personal mission, vision, and values. By aligning these with the company’s goals, organizations can create deeply engaged teams that thrive together.
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In this episode, we examine why traditional SMART goals often lead to stress and burnout. I share stories from my career in sports psychology, where focusing on controllable process goals helped athletes win on the world stage. Discover how leaders can apply this same strategy to the workplace, creating a culture of resilience, focus, and sustainable success.
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Performance reviews often miss the mark, focusing on outputs rather than understanding what truly drives employees. In this episode, I introduce the **Motivational Pie Chart**, a tool to help leaders uncover what motivates their team members—whether it’s recognition, creativity, or personal growth. By aligning employee motivations with roles andgoals, leaders can foster engagement and happiness while improving productivity.
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Welcome to the first episode of *Be a Better Boss*! In this introduction, I share the story behind my mission: to transform the world by transforming the workplace. Drawing on my experience as a sports psychologist, my Harvard education, and my successes (and failures) in business leadership, I explore the key problem I’ve identified—disengaged and unhappy employees—and how I plan to solve it. Together, we’ll apply lessons from the locker room to the boardroom
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