High performers don’t thrive on hustle – they succeed with habits. In Episode 266, James Laughlin drops by to discuss the habits of high performers – and they’re accessible to everyone:

• How to visualize your goals for success
• How to sustain motivation over long periods of time
• How to build better habits of mind, body and spirit
• How to stay focused on “what’s now,” not just “what’s next”

LINKS:

• James's book : Https://www.thehabitbook.com
• Habits planner: https://www.jjlaughlin.com/planner
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/

Defiance is a practice, not a personality - and it's something anyone can do. In Episode 265, Dr. Sunita Sah drops by to redefine defiance. We discuss why people avoid speaking up, the cost of staying silent, and how we can apply acts of "quiet defiance" in the workplace.

You can't lead others unless your first unblock yourself. In Episode 264, Muriel Wilkins explores the hidden beliefs that hold leaders back. We discuss ways to unblock your leadership potential, how to develop strong self-awareness, and how leaders should practice unblocking at every stage of their careers.

WD-40 created a company culture where people can make a contribution, learn something new, feel safe and protected, and go home happy. Do you wish that your company culture looked just like that?

In Episode #263, who spent two decades as WD-40's CEO and chairman, explains why "learning moments" drive the culture, how leaders can balance candor with caring, and why ego is the #1 culture killer.

IN EPISODE 262:

Leadership is uncomfortable. Finding your leader identity doesn't have to be. In Episode 262, Natalie Pickering

explains how leaders can develop their inside game and amplify their impact. We discuss how personal narratives influence leadership style, how to become more comfortable with discomfort, and how to take feedback with more grace. Good leaders operate from the inside out -- and after listening to Natalie, you'll know how to bring out your leadership best.

ABOUT NATALIE PICKERING:

Natalie Pickering, PhD, is a TEDx speaker, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who helps leaders trade performance pressure for authentic influence. For more than two decades, she's helped executives, founders, and teams navigate change, strengthen culture, and lead with courage. She is the author of Leading Becomes You: A Real-World Framework for Leading from Inside Out.

IN EPISODE 257:

To be a super-performer, you don't need extraordinary effort - just ordinary habits. In Episode 257, George Pesansky explores ways individuals can optimize their everyday behavior and decisions to drive improvement throughout their organization. Whether it's listening to frontline workers, understanding the root causes of success, or creating a culture of continuous improvement, super-performers aren't born -- they're bred.

ABOUT GEORGE PESANSKY:

George Pesansky has fostered a culture of continuous improvement in numerous Fortune 500 organizations and has provided training, coaching and support for over 10,000 Six Sigma, Lean and World Class Manufacturing professionals across six continents. He's the author of Superperformance: 8 Strategies to Reach Full Potential for Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization.

IN EPISODE 124:

Some of our best relationships begin with a good disagreement. In Episode 124, Kim Scott offers fresh takes on radical candor and shares why we don't need to choose between love and truth. We explore how radical candor should look and feel (and debunk myths about how to use it); discuss how candor can be used, no matter your personality type; highlight techniques to seek authentic feedback; and identify the surprising ways radical candor has been applied in the field. The only way out of discomfort is through...and after listening to Kim, you'll be ready to bring more candor and caring to life's most important conversations.

ABOUT KIM SCOTT:

Kim Scott is the best-selling author of Just Work and Radical Candor, and is the co-founder of Radical Candor. Previously, Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics and Twitter; was a faculty member at Apple University; and led the AdSense, YouTube and DoubleClick teams at Google.

LINKS:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimmalonescott/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmalonescott/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimballscott
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimm4
Website: https://kimmalonescott.com/
Book, "Just Work": https://www.justworktogether.com/
Book, "Radical Candor": https://www.radicalcandor.com/