Podcasts about high standards

What if the quality your team calls "intimidating" is the same thing responsible for every result you've ever produced? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill tackle three listener questions about the uncomfortable truths of firm leadership: what to do when anonymous feedback calls you intimidating, how to stop letting partner consensus paralyze decisions, and why the partner who drives accountability always ends up labeled the villain. This conversation draws a clear line between high standards and bad behavior, and shows why getting to the truth matters more than being popular. Here's what you'll learn: Why seeking 100% partner consensus on every strategic decision is quietly stalling your firm's growth How to hold exceedingly high standards and still create a culture where your team tells you the truth What "disagree and commit" looks like in practice, and why it builds more trust than endless debate If your firm's best ideas keep dying in committee and your team's real feedback never reaches you, this episode explains exactly why. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:52) The World Cup and Being a Fan (00:05:51) Maturity Is Recovery Time (00:09:59) Q1: My Team Calls Me Intimidating (00:12:26) High Standards and Kindness Coexist (00:14:28) Not All Feedback Deserves Action (00:16:11) Q2: My Leaders Resent My Decision (00:17:31) Why Full Consensus Stalls Growth (00:20:49) Disagree But Commit (00:21:34) Q3: I'm the "Bad Guy" Partner (00:24:35) You Don't Have to Be Loved (00:26:08) Wrap Up Links & Resources: Radical Candor by Kim Scott FIFA World Cup 2026 Learn what sustainable growth can look like for your firm at crispcoach.com. Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 456. AMMA - Why It's Your Fault If Your Team Isn't Performing 375. AMMA - Stop Being The Bottleneck: Lead Your Firm Without Being Needed 284. AMMA - Elevate Your Leadership with Emotional Intelligence

How do you hold employees to high standards of performance while being a supportive leader? The answer is walking the accountability tightrope.In this episode of Boss Better Now, Joe Mull continues a special series adapted directly from his live leadership workshops on accountability in leadership. Listen in as he explains why driving results without adequate support kills team morale, undermines employee motivation, and exactly what you need to do to fix it.Many managers fall into an enforcer mindset where they expect immediate performance with minimal ramp up. Joe shares how these leaders often focus entirely on outcomes and ignore the journey required to get there. He details exactly how to shift away from a harsh management style where people end up feeling incompetent, and instead provide the meaningful support necessary for real employee performance management and leadership development.What to Expect in This Episode:The Accountability Tightrope: Joe continues the series focused on balancing high standards with supportive relationships.Recognizing the Enforcer Mindset at Work: What happens when impatient expectations meet an over-reliance on employee self-sufficiency.Why High Accountability Without Support Fails: The real costs of leaving employees to figure things out alone, resulting in fear, low energy, and a lack of creativity. This is also one of the fastest ways to damage workplace culture and hurt employee retention.The Problem with Fully Formed Expectations: Why expecting employees to walk through the door completely knowledgeable sets everyone up for failure.How to Build an On-Ramp for Success: Steps to use collaborative language and stand alongside your team to troubleshoot problems. This is the kind of practical manager training that actually changes behavior.Moving Beyond Pass or Fail Feedback: How to use performance feedback to praise progress and effort, normalize struggles, and build the psychological safety employees need to learn and grow.The Open Door Policy Trap: Why relying on an open door policy transfers responsibility to employees and fails to account for real workplace power dynamics.Shifting to a Go and Ask Mentality: How getting up from your desk to do rounding creates the specific conditions your team needs to thrive, and why this habit is central to lasting employee engagement and leadership coaching that actually sticks. To subscribe to Joe Mull's BossBetter Email newsletter, visit https://BossBetterNow.com For more info on working with Joe Mull, visit https://joemull.com For more info on Boss Hero School, visit https://bossheroschool.com To email the podcast, use bossbetternow@gmail.com #leadership #management #toxicworkculture #teambuilding #workplaceculture #conflictmanagement #employeeengagement #motivation Joe Mull is on a mission to help leaders and business owners create the conditions where commitment takes root and the entire workplace thrives. A dynamic and deeply relatable speaker, Joe combines compelling research, magnetic storytelling, and practical strategies to show exactly how to cultivate loyalty, ignite effort, and build people-first workplaces where both performance and morale flourish. His message is clear: when commitment is activated, engagement rises, teams gel, retention improves, and business outcomes soar. Joe is the founder of Boss Hero School™ and the creator of the acclaimed Employalty™ framework, a roadmap for creating thriving workplaces in a new era of work. He's the author of three books, including Employalty, named a top business book of the year by Publisher's Weekly, and his popular podcast, Boss Better Now, ranks in the top 1% of management shows globally. A former head of learning and development at one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S., Joe has spent nearly two decades equipping leaders—from Fortune 500 companies like State Farm, Siemens, and Choice Hotels to hospitals, agencies, and small firms—with the tools to lead better, inspire commitment, and build more humane workplace cultures. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and more. In 2025, Joe was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame (CPAE). This is the speaking profession's highest honor, a distinction granted to less than 1% of professional speakers worldwide. It's awarded to speakers who demonstrate exceptional talent, integrity, and influence in the speaking profession For more information visit joemull.com. Timestamps 0:00 The Leadership "Open Door Policy" Trap 0:18 The Accountability Tightrope Summer Series 1:33 Are You an "Enforcer" Boss? 2:22 Defining the Enforcer Mindset in Leadership 3:46 The Danger of Accountability Without Support 4:15 How to Add Meaningful Employee Support 5:13 Collaborative Language for Better Leadership 6:22 How an Open Door Policy Can Fail Your Team 7:34 Shifting to a "Go and Ask" Management Strategy

Send us Fan MailYour marketing can be modern and still miss the point. We're talking with Chad Nall, Director of Sales and Marketing at Pine View Buildings, about why the shed industry is getting louder online while the real winners keep tightening the basics on the ground: lot presentation, consistent follow-up, and a culture that treats dealers like partners instead of accounts.We get into the big shifts Chad has seen in just a couple years, from AI-generated ads to the nonstop fight for better leads and better close rates. Then we pivot to what too many businesses forget while chasing the next digital tool: your lot is a silent salesman, and if it turns into scenery, you're donating sales to anyone who simply shows up. We also talk regional demand in the Carolinas, the reality of permitting, and how softening ADU rules can create opportunity for companies willing to step up product and process.The deeper thread is differentiation. Anyone can copy a shed style or run a discount, but not everyone builds trust through clear communication, integrity behind the scenes, and standards that hold up in slow seasons. We also compare portable buildings to self-storage, why self-storage is winning on convenience and systems, and how our industry can win back customers by telling a better ownership story.If you care about shed sales, dealer performance, portable building marketing, and sustainable growth, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a dealer who needs a reset, and leave a review with one standard you're raising this month.For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter?  Sign up on our website: shedgeek.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com.This episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Shed Geek MarketingShed Sales SummitCALStryker Hunting Blinds

In this episode, Davis and Tod explore innovative strategies for calling timeouts in sports, emphasizing how to disrupt opponents' flow, manage momentum, and use timeouts as a coaching tool to enhance team performance.Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-the-timeout/ Debbie Kniffinhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coach-connection-32425/ John Dunninghttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scouting-your-opponent-tendencies-and-timeouts/ Christy Johnson-LynchResource of the WeekCompete: Developing a Mental Playbook for Performance Under Pressure in Sport introduces readers to Dan Abraham's simple yet effective mental skills and techniques – tools he's devised and developed whilst working with some of the best sports competitors in the world.https://hawksmoorpublishing.com/book/compete-developing-a-mental-playbook-for-performance-under-pressure-in-sport-dan-abrahamsCheck out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents' hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠&The Volley Coach's Book of Lists by Tod Mattox⁠⁠⁠⁠VB Coach's Book of Lists⁠⁠⁠⁠  Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Hudl.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

Many leaders know this concern: If I lead with too much humanity, will performance suffer? And if I consistently demand performance, will I lose my team? In this episode of the LEITWOLF® Podcast, Stefan addresses a misunderstanding that is deeply rooted in many organizations: humanity and performance are often seen as opposites. But real leadership shows the opposite. The best leaders do not choose between people and results. They create a culture in which trust, clarity, and high standards reinforce each other. Stefan explains why difficult conversations are often avoided, why humanity must not be confused with leniency, and why leaders weaken their teams when they solve too many problems themselves. You will learn how to give clear feedback in a respectful and effective way, why “High Respect, High Standards” is a powerful leadership principle, and how to develop people without taking responsibility away from them. An episode about clarity, trust, and performance – and about the insight that humanity does not cost performance. On the contrary: when understood correctly, it multiplies performance. ––– Do you like the LEITWOLF® Leadership podcast? Then please rate it with a star rating and review it on iTunes or/and Spotify. This will help us to further improve this LEITWOLF® podcast and make it more visible. ––– Book your access to the LEITWOLF® Academy NOW: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy-en Would you like solid tips or support on how to implement good leadership in your company? Then please get in touch with Stefan via mail: contact@homeister-leadership.com Or arrange a free phone call here: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly-en // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVE ___ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Successful Leadership, Organizational Management, Leadership Skills, Leadership Development, Team Management, Self-leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Career Development, Leadership Personality, Success Strategies, Organizational Culture, Motivation and Leadership, Leadership Tips, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionary Leadership, Leadership Interviews, Successful Managers, Entrepreneurial Tips, Leadership Best Practices, Leadership Perspectives, Business Coaching

The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com Book - The Price of Becoming -- www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL who spent 17 years on active duty, including assignments with one of the most elite special operations units in the U.S. military. He's a New York Times bestselling author. His newest book is Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water. Key Learnings "What you allow in your presence is your standard." It doesn't matter what your corporate ethos is. It doesn't matter what's tattooed on the wall behind you. If your actions don't align with your speech, it means nothing. Speech is debatable. Actions have impact. You can control almost nothing in your life, but you can control the boundaries you set and your willingness to maintain them. There's a difference between a SEAL and a team guy. A SEAL is there for the title and the individual journey. A team guy is there for the mission and the team. They wear the same uniform. From the outside, you can't tell them apart. Internally, everyone knows. Andy would rather have a group of team guys than a group of SEALs. Your ability to accomplish unbelievable things is 100% aligned with what group of people you bring into your organization. You'll get fooled in the interview process. People wear masks. That's just how it works. The reps come after. Set up consistent feedback. Bi-annual after-action reviews on performance and how they're showing up as a person. 80/20 the interview. Talk 20%. Make them talk 80%. The more they speak, the harder it is to keep the mask on. Let people go faster, not slower. It's way easier to solve this problem six months in than six years in, when they've already catastrophically impacted the culture. Drown-proofing is not an exercise in being drown-proof. It's an exercise in self-control. You bob up and down in a pool for an hour with your hands tied behind your back and your feet bound. If you panic, you sink. If you stay calm and control your breathing, you can do it indefinitely. The test occurs in the water, but it has almost nothing to do with the water itself. The world is chaotic. That doesn't mean you have to be. When everything around you is going sideways, walk yourself back. What can I actually control? My breathing. My self-talk. My priorities. My next move. The circle of influence vs. the circle of concern. Draw a line down the middle of a legal pad. On the left, write everything you're worried about, working on, occupied by. That column will be huge. On the right, write what you actually have direct control over. You'll only be able to write one thing: yourself. The most effective leadership tool is mentorship. Andy's mentor Dave Hall gave him "just the perfect amount of rope to hang myself, and then maybe he'd help me get it around my neck just a little bit." Dave would let him fall short, then crush him, then sit there and facilitate what he needed to fill the gap. A high standard is a finely sharpened blade. It can cut in both directions. Andy's mentor, Dave Hall, ultimately died by suicide. One reason Andy believes it happened is Dave couldn't hold himself to the same standard anymore, and it destroyed him. Have grace for yourself. Not every goal is worth your life. Focus on post-traumatic growth, not post-traumatic stress. Trauma doesn't have to destroy you. If you take the time and energy to work your way through it, it can turn you into a better version of yourself. Motivation can be outsourced. Discipline cannot. Motivation is like the tide. It comes in and out. Discipline is doing the things you need to do regardless of how you feel. Win the micro-battles, not the war, in one fell swoop. If you try to attack 10 bad habits overnight, you'll fail. Pick one for a week. Build momentum. Stack days. You win the war via the micro-battles. If you don't think of yourself as a leader, you'll never step into a leadership void. You'll tell yourself you're not the person. Not qualified. Not capable. Stop treating leadership like the DMV. You don't show up at the window and challenge the test with no preparation. You crawl, walk, run. You practice. Every interaction is either a micro-deposit or a micro-withdrawal of leadership capital. Sustained high performers master the basics. They make no attempt to be flashy. They make no attempt to gain 50 yards at a time. They'll do one yard 50 times in a row. If they see a real opportunity with managed risk, they'll go big. Otherwise, one yard. Over and over. Andy's champagne moment a year from now: being there with the people he loves. "Would you rather have all the things you think you want in life and enjoy them by yourself? Or be surrounded by people who truly love you for who you are? I'm taking the latter every time." Reflection Questions What are you allowing in your presence right now that contradicts the standard you say you hold? What's the cost of letting it continue? If you drew the line down the legal pad today, what would be in your concern column that shouldn't be? Where is your energy going to things you cannot control? More Learning #234: Jocko Willink - Why Discipline Equals Freedom #363: Admiral William McRaven - The Bin Laden Raid, Saving Captain Phillips, & Leadership Lessons for Life #633: General Stanley McChrystal - On Standard: Choices That Define a Life Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now!  01:13 Meet Andy Stumpf  02:45 "What You Allow in Your Presence Is Your Standard"  04:30 What You Walk Past in Your Personal Life  05:59 Why He Wanted to Be a Navy SEAL at 11 Years Old  08:54 The Difference Between a SEAL and a Team Guy  11:38 How to Hire Team Guys, Not SEALs  16:34 The Story Behind Drownproof  18:23 What Drownproofing Actually Is  22:09 The Real Lesson Is Self-Control  25:55 Getting Shot in Iraq  30:38 Two Years of Rehab and the Return to Combat  33:58 Learning to Be a SEAL from Dave Hall  37:31 High Standards Are a Double-Edged Sword  40:05 Post-Traumatic Growth, Not Just Post-Traumatic Stress  42:45 Motivation Can Be Outsourced. Discipline Cannot.  47:20 Win Small Battles, Not the War Overnight  48:33 If You Don't See Yourself as a Leader, You Never Will  51:29 How to Practice Leadership Every Day  54:15 Getting Tricked Into Writing the Book  55:48 The Joe Rogan Blurb on the Front Cover  57:38 What the Best Leaders Have in Common  59:03 The Champagne Question: Being With the People You Love  01:03:53 EOPC

High Standards by Fr. Josh Waltz

A new dating trend is taking over TikTok and before you roll your eyes, dating experts say it’s actually a cry for help. This idea that women will only accept the physically perfect man: six feet, six figures, six pack and six inches, is pure fantasy. And it’s not fantasy versus reality, it’s fantasy versus intimacy and that equals loneliness. It may even be considered a form of self sabotage that feels safe because there’s no one who could meet those requirements. However, dating experts say there are real questions we should all be asking of potential partners, and it has nothing to do with the four sixes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new dating trend is taking over TikTok and before you roll your eyes, dating experts say it’s actually a cry for help. This idea that women will only accept the physically perfect man: six feet, six figures, six pack and six inches, is pure fantasy. And it’s not fantasy versus reality, it’s fantasy versus intimacy and that equals loneliness. It may even be considered a form of self sabotage that feels safe because there’s no one who could meet those requirements. However, dating experts say there are real questions we should all be asking of potential partners, and it has nothing to do with the four sixes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new dating trend is taking over TikTok and before you roll your eyes, dating experts say it’s actually a cry for help. This idea that women will only accept the physically perfect man: six feet, six figures, six pack and six inches, is pure fantasy. And it’s not fantasy versus reality, it’s fantasy versus intimacy and that equals loneliness. It may even be considered a form of self sabotage that feels safe because there’s no one who could meet those requirements. However, dating experts say there are real questions we should all be asking of potential partners, and it has nothing to do with the four sixes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new dating trend is taking over TikTok and before you roll your eyes, dating experts say it’s actually a cry for help. This idea that women will only accept the physically perfect man: six feet, six figures, six pack and six inches, is pure fantasy. And it’s not fantasy versus reality, it’s fantasy versus intimacy and that equals loneliness. It may even be considered a form of self sabotage that feels safe because there’s no one who could meet those requirements. However, dating experts say there are real questions we should all be asking of potential partners, and it has nothing to do with the four sixes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viele Führungskräfte kennen diese Sorge: Wenn ich zu menschlich führe, leidet dann die Leistung? Und wenn ich konsequent Leistung einfordere, verliere ich dann mein Team? In dieser Folge des LEITWOLF® Podcasts spricht Stefan über ein Missverständnis, das in vielen Organisationen tief verankert ist: Menschlichkeit und Performance werden oft als Gegensätze gesehen. Dabei zeigt echte Führung genau das Gegenteil. Die besten Führungskräfte entscheiden sich nicht zwischen Menschen und Ergebnissen. Sie schaffen eine Kultur, in der Vertrauen, Klarheit und hohe Standards zusammenwirken. Stefan zeigt, warum schwierige Gespräche oft vermieden werden, warum Menschlichkeit nicht mit Nachgiebigkeit verwechselt werden darf und weshalb Führungskräfte ihre Teams schwächen, wenn sie zu viele Probleme selbst lösen. Du erfährst, wie klare Rückmeldung respektvoll und wirksam gelingt, warum „High Respect, High Standards“ ein starkes Führungsprinzip ist und wie Du Menschen entwickelst, ohne ihnen Verantwortung abzunehmen. Eine Folge über Klarheit, Vertrauen und Leistung – und über die Erkenntnis, dass Menschlichkeit keine Performance kostet. Im Gegenteil: Richtig verstanden multipliziert sie Leistung. ––– Welche 2 Fehler Transformationen scheitern lassen – und wie HR Transformationen zum Erfolg führt. Kostenlose Anmeldung zum Webinar am 09.07 um 17:00 Uhr: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/hr-erfolgreiche-transformation Nimm gerne an dieser anonymen Umfrage teil, damit wir diesen Podcast für Dich optimieren können: https://forms.gle/WTqCeutVXV2PsjBH9 Gefällt Dir dieser LEITWOLF® Leadership Podcast? Dann abonniere den Podcast und beurteile ihn bitte mit einer Sternebewertung und Rezension bei iTunes und/oder Spotify. Das hilft uns, diesen LEITWOLF® Podcast weiter zu verbessern und sichtbarer zu machen. ––– Buche Dir JETZT Deinen Zugang zur LEITWOLF® Academy: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/leitwolf-academy Möchtest Du konkrete Tipps oder Unterstützung, wie gutes Führen in Deinem Unternehmen definiert und umgesetzt werden kann, dann schreibe Stefan eine Mail an: contact@homeister-leadership.com ODER Vereinbare hier direkt ein kostenloses Beratungsgespräch mit Stefan: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/calendly // LINKEDIN: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com/link/linkedin // WEBSITE: https://stefan-homeister-leadership.com ® 2017 STEFAN HOMEISTER LEITWOLF® ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ____ LEITWOLF Podcast, Leadership, Führung, Management, Stefan Homeister, Podcast, Business Leadership, Erfolgreich führen, Unternehmensführung, Führungskompetenz, Leadership Development, Teammanagement, Leadership Skills, Selbstführung, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training, Karriereentwicklung, Führungspersönlichkeit, Erfolgsstrategien, Unternehmenskultur, Motivation und Leadership, Leadership-Tipps, Leadership Insights, Change Management, Visionäre Führung, Leadership Interviews, Erfolgreiche Manager, Unternehmer-Tipps, Leadership-Best Practices, Leadership-Perspektiven, Business-Coaching

Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we get off the sand for a second and delve into the world of NCAA Indoor Volleyball, chatting with Dan Fisher, the architect of the Pitt Volleyball dynasty that has won 7 ACC Championships in the past 9 years, made five straight final fours, and has won 82% of the matches since Fisher became the head coach. How'd he do it? Through high standards, and a culture that is constantly winning. We're chatting: What makes Pitt Volleyball different, allowing it to win at such an exceptional rate How Dan Fisher has reframed failure, and how they practice winning, constantly Beach volleyball's influence on the Pitt Volleyball team How the city of Pittsburgh has come to adopt its volleyball team SHOOTS! We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! Want SANDCAST merch? We got you covered. Check it out here! Get 25 PERCENT off and FREE SHIPPING on all Mikasa products with our code, SANDCAST and play with the ball. played with the best in the game. Head to Mikasa's website and get your bag of balls today! Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, click here and sign on up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If your child is melting down over tiny mistakes, refusing to start homework, or abandoning activities the moment they stop being “naturally good,” this episode is one you cannot afford to skip.I'm seeing perfectionism show up in more children than ever, and most parents don't realise it's not about high standards at all. It's anxiety. And it's quietly eroding your child's confidence, resilience, and joy.In this episode, I break down what perfectionism really is, why it develops, and the hidden signs most families miss - from the blank‑page freeze to the endless erasing, the shutdowns, the self‑criticism, and the sudden quitting of things they once loved.I'll show you the neuroscience behind why your child reacts this way, the early experiences that wire these beliefs in, and the five practical tools you can start using today to help them feel enough, even when things aren't perfect.If you're tired of walking on eggshells, exhausted by homework battles, or worried that your child's fear of getting it wrong is holding them back, this episode will give you clarity, language, and a plan. Perfectionism isn't fixed, and with the right support, your child can learn to try, to tolerate mistakes, and to thrive again.Highlights from this episode:01:11 - Performance = Worth06:05 - The signs of perfectionism10:05 - The root cause of anxiety14:40 - Five things that work18:18 - Mind the gap

Your kid wants to drink exactly what you're drinking. And honestly…CPG brands are finally letting them by taking grown-up wellness trends and making them playground ready. We're talking about No Seed Oils, extra protein, and "Adult Functionality" in a lunchbox-sized serving. Although I wouldn't consider this just a trend, as CPG brands are responding to the “MAHA Moms” wanting clean labels and showing an unwillingness to compromise just because their kid is small. So, a question to my fellow parents…would you give your kid a "mini" version of your favorite protein shake?

Jeremy Snape explores why psychological safety and high standards aren't mutually exclusive with Risa Steinberg, creative director at the Juilliard School of Dance. Discover how the best leaders balance demanding expectations with genuine care, creating environments where people feel safe to take risks whilst being pushed to reach their full potential.Looking to take your leadership to the next level? Why not join our next cohort of the Winning Mindset for Leaders Programme featuring inspirational insights and success strategies from some of the world's leading minds. This flexible twelve week digital coaching experience will give you the confidence and clarity you need to thrive in uncertain times. Learn more here Winning Mindset for Leaders Programme - Sporting EdgeConnect with JeremyContact hello@sportingedge.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/ Website https://www.sportingedge.com/

Do you see what we did there? Maybe not... This episode begins with Kara detailing her impromptu, "red-eye" drive to Minnesota, and the sleepy aftermath. Then, you get a proper pet update with fun stories from both Des and Kara on their furry and not-so-furry animals. If you are watching the YouTube, you get a Boston sighting! Kara and Des also give their takes on the Netflix documentary called The Crash about a teenager in Florida who was convicted of murder for intentionally driving her car into a wall, killing her boyfriend and his friend. There is so much to process from that tragic story, but at least one thing is clear: the parents of the convicted murderer were completely out of touch with the reality of the situation. Of course, we do get to the latest running news. Des and Kara digest the new World Championship standards released by World Athletics, and the times are FAST. The objective from WA seems clear... to get more athletes into the event via the world rankings. BUT, are those rankings fair and legit or do they just reward the same group that can run fast? What are the implications for the sport and how does this trickle down to affect development in the NCAA as well? Finally, they end with a top 5 where, among other shout-outs, Yared Nuguse gets some love for his 1500m win at the Diamond League meet in Rabat - a big win for him!  To take advantage of the Ketone deal from the episode - 30% off on your first subscription order - go to this link for Ketone-IQ: https://ketone.com/pages/nobody-asked-us. 

Adam helps a client feel worthy of the high levels of success they have experienced, and to maintain his high standards, while releasing the anxiety that historically helped with those high standards. Adam uses a botanical metaphor for this client.

Nothing kills cafe culture like an a staff member who is a bad fit for their role. Often this manifests in work performance issues that are felt by customers, coworkers, and leaders alike. It brings people down. The diabolical thing is that the most common response cafe leadership has is to simply wish it away and let it go on far too long. Meanwhile a toxic or ill fit employee continues (whether unwittingly or knowingly) to do damage to morale, service, and the reputation of the business.  Today on Shift Break we will be talking about how to approach this "Bad Apple" situation in a way that seeks the highest good for all parties involved and affords you the opportunity to develop more decisiveness  and resilience in the face of these unfortunate situations.    KEYS TO THE SHOP®  1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email chris@keystothshop.com OR... book a free call now to talk about working together https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related Episodes:  Raising Your Hiring Standard 496: Hard Decisions and High Standards 125 : Confidence in Conflict w/ Kwame Christian : A framework for Compassionate Curiosity  

Dr. Sook-Bin Woo on Adventure, Mentorship, and High Standards in Oral PathologyChristine interviews Dr. Sook-Bin Woo, DMD, an expert in oral and maxillofacial pathology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, about her career, training, and life lessons. Woo shares a formative post–dental school adventure climbing Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia and a dangerous trip across Borneo, and describes later solo travel to Turkey. She explains pursuing oral pathology far from home and being shaped by rigorous “old school” mentorship emphasizing exacting standards and articulating what you do know, while also valuing humility when diagnoses remain uncertain. Woo advises early-career academics to collaborate with peers slightly ahead, discusses the importance of emotional and cultural intelligence in training and patient care, and reflects on challenges as a woman and immigrant, including limited maternity leave, wage disparities, and raising two children with long commutes and childcare support. She closes by urging curiosity and kindness.00:00 Meet Dr Woo00:52 Mount Kinabalu Adventure03:32 Wasp Stings and Jeep Ride05:11 Solo Travel in Turkey05:53 Choosing Oral Pathology06:51 Old School Training Standards08:38 Rigor with Kindness10:34 When You Truly Dont Know12:28 Career Advice and Allies13:39 Emotional Intelligence Matters15:35 Women Immigrant Challenges17:30 Raising Kids and Commuting20:13 It Will Work Out21:20 Curiosity and Kindness

What if what we call high standards in our kids, and quietly admire in ourselves, is actually something much more painful underneath? This episode takes on a question that hits closer to home than most parents want to admit: have I been confusing high standards with something more punishing, in my kids and in myself? I'm joined by Professor Thomas Curran, social psychologist at the London School of Economics and author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough, whose research has reframed how a generation of psychologists, parents, and young people understand what perfectionism actually is. We get into why rates are climbing, why perfectionism is so often misread (as drive, as work ethic, as the humble brag we've all been trained to admire), and what it actually looks like to help your kid aim high without paying the hidden price. What you'll learn: Why perfectionism is shame, not standards. The deficit thinking underneath it ("how much less than I appear to others") and why what reads as procrastination, withdrawal, or "not trying" in your kid may actually be perfectionism, protecting them from a shame they can't put words to. (You can't fail at something you didn't try.) The myth that perfectionism produces success. The research, the burnout, the self-handicapping that hold perfectionists back, plus why the culture keeps rewarding it anyway: the job interview humble brag, the curated social feed, schools that prize over-achievement, and a narrowing economy that has parents pushing harder than they want to. What helps at home. Calibrating expectations so your child isn't permanently on tiptoes, decoupling love from accomplishment, modeling making mistakes (and forgiving yourself), the difference between perfectionism and conscientiousness, and how to foster a love of learning that outlasts any one grade. Understanding what perfectionism is helps us stop misreading our kids, soften the pressure we're passing on without meaning to, and protect the part of childhood where trying things and getting them wrong is still part of the joy. Great Wolf Lodge: Bring your pack together at a Lodge near you. Learn more at ⁠⁠GreatWolf.com⁠⁠ Uresta: Learn more about this amazing breakthrough, trusted by over 50 thousand women at ⁠⁠Uresta.com⁠⁠ OneSkin: For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code RGH at ⁠⁠oneskin.co/RGH⁠⁠

Every area of your life is being shaped by what you accept. Your relationships, health, mindset, finances, business, emotions, environment, and future are all reflections of your standards. In this episode, we break down the exact areas of life where high standards are non-negotiable if you want peace, strength, clarity, respect, and long-term success.Buy my book Above the illusion. Above the Illusion: The blueprint for mental clarity, self-respect, and irreplaceable value" is a deep exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives – the conditioning, beliefs, and stories we've unknowingly accepted as truth. This book exposes the psychological distractions that cloud our vision, keeping us blind, fearful, and stuck in cycles of limitation.Anthony Minaya challenges you to question the narratives that hold you back, illuminating the illusions that prevent you from seeing yourself clearly. From the self-imposed boundaries to the unconscious patterns dictating your choices, "Above the Illusion" guides you to break free from the mental fog and step into undeniable personal growth.This isn't just a book about change – it's about learning how to see. When you learn to recognize what is real and what is fabricated by fear and doubt, you gain the clarity, awareness, and self-respect necessary to reshape your life."Above the Illusion" will leave you more prepared, more conscious, and more powerful than ever before – ready to live with a sharpness that cuts through deception and a confidence rooted in truth.Buy now. https://a.co/d/8w516R7

If your top performers are walking out the door and you never saw it coming, the problem isn't them. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill answer three listener questions that all point back to the same problem: what you are not seeing is shaping your outcomes. They talk through why high performers often leave without giving real feedback, how to approach self-awareness without getting lost in endless "work on yourself" loops, and what promotions look like in a results-driven environment. Here's what you'll learn: Why employees often avoid direct feedback on leadership issues, and how to reduce regrettable turnover How to spot patterns in your behavior through journaling, weekly reviews, and trusted outside feedback Why promotions follow measurable output, not visibility and long hours, and how to become undeniable If you want better outcomes, take a hard look at the habits and assumptions you treat as normal. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:02:00) "Back of the Pack" Mindset (00:08:29) You Can't Judge a Book by Cover (00:11:59) Q1: They Left, But Won't Say Why (00:14:17) High Standards vs Being Abrasive (00:18:00) Q2: Finding What You Can't See (00:18:50) Weekly Reviews Expose Patterns (00:22:16) Q3: Passed Over, Now What? (00:24:45) Hours Don't Matter, Output Does (00:26:30) Become Undeniable Links & Resources: Kyle Pease Foundation Kristian Blummenfelt Mat Fraser Shohei Ohtani Learn what sustainable growth can look like for your firm at crispcoach.com. Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 446. AMMA - How to Know If Hard Work Is Worth It 325. AMMA - Pressure, Priorities, and Progress: Mastering the Price of Success 63. Mat Fraser - The Fittest Man on Earth

Perfectionism loves to call itself “high standards,” but your body knows the difference. Feeling drained, contantly overthinking and still not producing are some of the telltale signs of perfectionism. I'm breaking down how perfectionism keeps Muslim women stuck even when we have big goals, strong values, and a real desire to put high quality work into the world.We walk through clear, practical contrasts you can use immediately: high standards move while perfectionism stalls, quantity builds quality, and “ready” is not a real finish line. I talk about why perfectionism is obsessed with control and certainty, why it burns energy and triggers rumination loops, and how it turns work into a constant search for validation. Then we talk about the shifts you need to make.We also tackle how perfectionism destroys prioritisation by demanding mastery of everything, while high standards stay selective and intentional so your excellence is sustainable. If you're tired of polishing the blank page, this is your permission to create, refine, and grow without losing yourself in the process. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's stuck, and leave a review with the biggest “I needed that” moment you heard.I invite you to join The Ummi Collective. It is a weekly coaching program for Muslim mothers raising children on the autism spectrum.Inside, you learn how to support your child's development in a way that builds independence, confidence, and long-term success... without losing yourself in the process.Apply for a Commitment Rate todayhttps://www.islamiclifecoachschool.com/offers/RRn2EBEC/chec

A lot of leaders want excellence from their team. Far fewer have clearly defined what excellence looks like, trained people how to deliver it, and reinforced it enough for it to become part of the culture. That is where this conversation with Nik Hall gets interesting. Nik shares how his core values shape the way he leads, why one struggling employee forced him to confront his own communication gaps, and how he uses AI to improve efficiency without outsourcing judgment. We also talk about staying focused in a fast-changing market and why burnout prevention has to become part of the system, not just a personal recovery plan. If you are building a team, navigating AI, or trying to lead with high standards without losing yourself in the process, this episode is worth your time. When an Employee Problem Is Really a Leadership Problem Nik tells the story of an employee who was not meeting expectations. What he realized changed the way he leads. The issue was not just performance. It was clarity. Nik saw that he had not done enough to communicate standards, train thoroughly, and reinforce what success looked like early on. That insight pushed him to become much more intentional about onboarding and feedback in the first few weeks. How Nik Uses AI Without Letting It Think for Him Nik uses tools like Claude and Dispatch to create more efficiency and surface useful business insights. But he is also careful about where AI belongs and where it does not. He sees it as a strong support tool, especially for execution and visibility, but not something to trust blindly with strategic decisions. That distinction feels especially important right now. Why Focus Is a Competitive Advantage Nik does not pretend the market is standing still. He knows AI and automation are changing how people work. What stood out is that he is not using that as an excuse to chase every new shiny object. He keeps coming back to core business, core values, and the discipline of staying focused on what actually matters. The Support System Behind Sustainable Leadership Nik also talks openly about burnout, support, and the people who help keep him grounded. His wife, close friends, and time to step away all play a role in helping him lead well over the long haul. It is a good reminder that resilience is not just about pushing harder. It is about building a life and support system that can hold you up when pressure rises. Timestamps • 0:00 — Nik's core values and leadership principles   • 2:40 — The employee issue that exposed a communication gap   • 8:40 — Using AI for efficiency without surrendering judgment   • 24:22 — Staying focused while the market keeps shifting   • 46:13 — Building support systems and avoiding burnout   Nik Hall is a values-driven business leader focused on clarity, standards, and helping teams perform at a high level. In this conversation, he shares practical lessons on leadership, training, AI, focus, and sustaining performance without burning out.

Stephen Grootes speaks to organisational behaviour specialist Siphiwe Moyo about the often-overlooked work that begins after mistakes, conflict, or broken trust, how teams repair relationships, learn honestly, and rebuild credibility while still holding high standards. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Storytelling helps people understand where they fit in creating the magic." Episode Highlights [00:02:19] Recruiting People Who Believe in Excellence [00:03:29] Explaining the Long-Term Value of High Standards [00:07:48] Getting Buy-In From Your Current Team [00:10:07] Why Accountability Strengthens Culture [00:10:38] Using Storytelling to Define Customer Experience Setting high customer service standards is one thing. Getting your team to buy into them is another. In this episode, Lee Cockerell explains how leaders can recruit, train, and communicate in ways that build a culture of excellence. From better interviews to storytelling that defines the ideal customer experience, leaders can create clarity that inspires accountability and pride in great service. Read my blog for more from this episode.  Resources CockerellStore.com The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.    

Dr. Jo shares her raw, honest experience as a locum doctor in a Sydney trauma hospital, where perfectionist expectations led to sleepless nights, self-doubt, and rumination over clinical decisions. She explores the crucial difference between adaptive perfectionism that drives professional growth and maladaptive perfectionism that fuels burnout and anxiety. Drawing on Stanford WellMD research and neuroscience, Jo reveals how asking for help transformed her experience and why vulnerability creates psychological safety for entire healthcare teams. This episode offers practical tools for managing perfectionist tendencies, including movement strategies, sleep hygiene techniques, and reframing methods that prioritize patient care over ego protection. Resources:Join the free Healthcare Leadership Hub: https://bit.ly/3LAIDqqConnect with Dr Jo on Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydrConnect with Dr Jo on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraidWebsite: https://drjobraid.com Drs4Drs: 1300 374 377Lifeline: 13 11 14See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What does it take to grow a business while setting high standard and holding your values close? Malaysia Speaks, owner of Paw Time Favorite Pet Sitting in San Antonio, shares her journey from working in the veterinary field to building a family-run business rooted in professionalism and heart. She and her husband intentionally structured their business from day one with strong policies, team support, and faith at the center. Malaysia discusses hiring early, trusting her team, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring quality care for every pet. Her story is one of perseverance, balance, and doing business the right way — for her family, her employees, and her clients. Main topics: Building a family-run business From vet tech to owner Hiring early and trusting team Establishing professional standards Client connection and community care Main takeaway: "I wanted to do it the right way from the beginning." That mindset set the foundation for Malaysia Speaks' success. Instead of rushing into business, she focused on structure, education, and integrity—making sure every system reflected professionalism and care. From hiring her first team member to building strong client relationships, her focus on doing things right created long-term stability and trust. For Malaysia, excellence isn't about perfection—it's about intentionality, faith, and consistency. Her journey reminds us that when you start with purpose, growth naturally follows. About our guest: Malaysia Speaks is the founder and co-owner of Paw Time Favorite Pet Sitting, based in San Antonio, Texas. A former veterinary professional with over eight years in the field, Malaysia turned her passion for animal care into a thriving family business alongside her husband, Jonathan. Together, they lead a ten-person team providing dog walking, pet sitting, overnights, and pet taxi services. Malaysia is a UTSA graduate, a proud mom of two, and a strong advocate for professional standards and family balance in the pet care industry. Links: Website: https://pawtimefavoritepetsitting.com Email: pawtimefavoritepetsittingllc@gmail.com Phone: 443-561-5466 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawtimefavoritepetsittingllc Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

What if the very drive that helped you succeed is the same force quietly pushing you toward exhaustion? In this conversation with Dr. Selina Neri, I explore a tension so many high performers live with but rarely name. The desire to hold high standards, to lead well, to deliver excellence, and at the same time feel deeply depleted. Selina brings both research and lived experience to this topic, helping us understand that burnout is not a sign of weakness. It is often the byproduct of sustained overextension without intentional recovery. We talk about what recovery really means. It is not about checking out or lowering expectations. It is about creating rhythms that allow your nervous system, your mind, and your identity to recalibrate. Selina shares why rest must be designed with the same intentionality as performance, and how leaders can model this in ways that strengthen culture rather than diminish it. One of the most powerful parts of our discussion centers on identity. When achievement becomes intertwined with worth, stepping back can feel threatening. Selina gently challenges that narrative. She offers a path where ambition and sustainability coexist, where self-respect fuels excellence instead of self-pressure draining it. If you care about leading at a high level without sacrificing your health, your relationships, or your sense of self, this episode will resonate. I hope it invites you to reconsider what strength looks like and how recovery might actually be your greatest advantage.  

Hour 4: Silver & Krueger close out the week by revisiting Ron Washington's interview with Murph & Markus from earlier this morning. Washington explained how he called out Bryce Eldridge for not giving his full effort on a colder-than-usual Scottsdale morning, and why Eldridge had the perfect response moving forward. As Tony Vitello transitions away from Knoxville and learns the Bay Area, he's come to understand the championship-level standards that define the Bay Area, and the Giants' new skipper is prepared to face them head-on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Silver & Krueger close out the week by revisiting Ron Washington's interview with Murph & Markus from earlier this morning. Washington explained how he called out Bryce Eldridge for not giving his full effort on a colder-than-usual Scottsdale morning, and why Eldridge had the perfect response moving forward. As Tony Vitello transitions away from Knoxville and learns the Bay Area, he's come to understand the championship-level standards that define the Bay Area, and the Giants' new skipper is prepared to face them head-on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever been told you're too much—too ambitious, too intense, too driven—this episode is for you. You're not too much. You just have high standards. And that's a good thing. In this episode, we're talking about owning your ambition, refusing to shrink yourself to make others comfortable, and why holding high standards is part of your next-level leadership. Book your tickets to Unstoppable Women 2026 WORK WITH CHRISTINE: Buy my new book: Turn Impostor Syndrome Into Your Superpower Download: Consistent $10K Month Method Connect with Christine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinecorcoran_coach/ Book a Discovery Call with Christine here Join the waitlist for the next round of Unstoppable Sales HERE Join the waitlist for the next round of NEXT LEVEL Mastermind HERE Christine's website https://christinecorcoran.com.au/

On this episode Chris and Cory called a bunch of people to find out do people really have high standards or are they avoiding accountability.

In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores why high standards are crucial to achieving goals. While people often dedicate time to setting ambitious targets, they often overlook the everyday behaviors they allow or tolerate. Goals can be well designed, but low standards quietly undermine progress. Dr. Brannon explains how the standards you hold yourself and your team to ultimately determine performance, culture, and long-term success.

This is a special SHOT Show 2026 edition of the Iron Sights Podcast, recorded on the floor in collaboration with Good Dude Concepts.I'm joined by Chris Kuras (Good Dude Concepts), Bruno Fallon (Born Primitive), Jon Dufresne (Connecticut's Consulting / See The Night), Blake Cook, and Jack Lewis (Black Tiger International). We talk about what brought us to SHOT, what stood out, and then let the conversation go where it needed to go — firearms training, health and fitness, leadership, culture, and the realities behind the industry.No scripts. No marketing pitches. Just honest conversations, new connections, and perspectives from people doing real work.If you've somehow missed Good Dude Concepts, they make the BRB breacher bar for real-world entry work—grab yours at good-dude.com and save on shipping with code IRON SIGHTS.Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:06 SHOT Show  05:44 Night Ops Summit  12:50 Community Ties  26:25 Sobriety Journey  30:43 Good Dude Concepts  40:58 Mentorship  45:19 LE Training  55:28 Standards  01:12:16 Close Call  01:17:55 High Standards  01:31:07 Leadership  01:39:48 Positive Energy  01:41:48 Culture Shift  01:51:44 Final Thoughts  02:08:56 Closing  Red Dot Fitness Training Programs:rdfprograms.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/

Want to double your ticket average without being pushy? Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community — join today before the next live Q&A drops: https://wastenoday.pro/BCC Join the Waste No Day! Facebook group: https://wastenoday.pro/FBgroup Tommy Mello is the CEO of A1 Garage Door Service and a returning guest on the show. He built his garage door company from $50K in debt into a $200M business operating across 19 states. Known for his focus on accountability, people, and processes, Tommy leads a nine-figure organization with over 700 employees in the home services industry. He's also a best-selling author, an Inc. Magazine columnist, a keynote speaker, and a top 0.1% podcast host.   In this part two of our interview with Tommy, we talked about fitness, health, accountability, EBITDA, profitability...

In this episode, Jaime reveals why your high standards aren't to blame for burnout—your lack of recovery is. Learn how under-recovery sabotages fat loss, hormone health, and mental clarity. Plus, walk away with 3 tools to repair your nervous system and finally get results that last.If you're interested in more mindset and health hacks for overwhelmed women, find me on Instagram @jaim91, or head to https://shorturl.at/HC5XO to learn more about the 16 week 3R Method

On this episode of Start Today, I bring you John Tsikourus, founder of Titan Medical, to break down what it actually takes to win financially, physically, and mentally. We discuss testosterone, masculinity, discipline, and the sacrifices most men aren't willing to make. From building a business with almost nothing to carrying pressure silently as a leader, this conversation exposes the uncomfortable truths about success, hormones, and why average habits keep men weak, broke, and stuck. We also get into testosterone optimization, blood work, and how dialing in your health changes focus, energy, and drive. This episode isn't for everyone, but if you're serious about leveling up, it's required listening.

We all know the value of high standards. They matter at work, at home, and in leadership. But there's a tension most people never resolve: when standards are high and humility is low, relationships break down, trust erodes, and hypocrisy creeps in.In this episode, I walk through why aiming high is essential—and why it fails without humility anchoring it. I talk about the difference between healthy standards and perfectionism, how judgment turns inward and outward, and why humility is the only thing that allows us to pursue excellence without destroying ourselves or others in the process.If you care about growth, leadership, family, or becoming a better version of yourself through the ordinary moments of daily life, this episode will help you recalibrate your aim.

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Mable struggles with deep insecurity masked by self-righteousness. Her desire for perfection and a craving for others' approval distort her relationships with both God and those closest to her. Her family is well aware of her tendencies but feels unable to address them because Mable is not humble enough to receive feedback about her faults. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/case-study-your-high-standards-tempt-me-to-lie/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.

Most women think having high standards means expecting someone else to meet them.But the real test of your standards isn't how someone treats you —it's whether you abandon yourself to keep the connection.In Episode 10 of the Living By Your Standards series, host Chris Oh breaks down the psychology of unconscious self-abandonment, emotional safety, and what high standards actually look like in real relationships.This episode goes deeper than dating tips.You'll learn how early conditioning, nervous system responses, and invisible emotional habits shape the ways women shrink, silence themselves, or override their intuition — all while believing they're being “easy,” “understanding,” or “low-maintenance.”In this episode, you'll learn:➡️ Expectations vs. standards — why “they should…” beliefs create emotional instability and what standards look like in action.➡️ The subtle ways women self-abandon ➡️ The psychology behind self-abandonment ➡️ Why your nervous system resists self-loyalty ➡️ How to shift from self-sacrificing to self-loyal ➡️ Practical relational standards — using intuition, clarity, and values-based decisions to stay grounded in who you are.

What does a winning practice really look like? In this episode, Dr. Steve Judson and Dr. Drew Henderson share why staying rooted in service changes everything, because when you serve people, you can't lose. Dive into the principles and habits that keep chiropractors aligned and thriving. Visit WakeUpHumans.org for more information and to order Steve Judson's books and merchandise.

Twyla Tharp is a world-renowned dancer, choreographer and expert on the creative process. She explains how to achieve creative success by keeping a highly disciplined routine that ultimately allows you to bring your creative visions to life. She explains how to establish a central message for each project, how to think about your audience, navigate criticism and continually elevate your standards with daily actions. We discuss how one's view of hard work, competition and even your name can shape what you think you're capable of and ultimately achieve. This episode offers direct, practical advice from a world-class creator on how to access your inner vision, build a strong body and mind, and do your best work. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/Yx57rWq Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Twyla Tharp (00:03:28) Focus & Creative Work, Tool: "Spine" of Creative Work (00:06:22) Creator & Audience Dynamic; Intention, Finances (00:11:57) Early vs Late Works, Learning & Selectivity throughout Career (00:15:59) Sponsors: Our Place & Eight Sleep (00:19:09) "Cubby-Holing", Career Change & Reputation (00:21:48) Creator Community & Selectivity; Success & Useful Failure (00:27:42) Work Process, Schedule; Selecting Dancers, Supporting the Arts, Expectations (00:32:36) Successful Performance; Beauty, Arts Compensation (00:36:22) Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ballet & Invention; Philip Glass, Minimalism (00:43:18) Knowledge vs Instinct, Taste; Avant Garde; Classical Training (00:47:05) Kirov Ballet, Kids, Uniformity; Body Types (00:52:13) Sponsor: AG1 (00:53:36) Movement, Body Frequency, Power (01:00:18) Creative Process, Spine; Idea, Habit (01:04:15) Rituals, Gym, Discipline; Farming, Quaker & Community; Communication (01:12:16) Communication, Signaling & Distance; Feeling Emotion (01:18:11) Boxing, Strength Training (01:21:41) Sponsors: LMNT (01:23:01) Ballet Barre Work, Fundamentals (01:29:09) Body's Knowledge, Honoring the Body, Kids & Movement (01:35:42) High Standards & Childhood; Wordlessness & Movement, Twins (01:41:31) Translator, Objectivity; Critics, Creator Honesty (01:46:50) Sponsor: Mateina (01:47:50) Evolution & Learning; Amadeus Film & Research (01:53:53) Medicine, Keto Diet; Ballet Training & Performance, Desire (02:00:50) Young Dancers & Competition, Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Reward, Hard Work (02:08:47) Tool: "The Box"; Ritual, Practice vs Habit; Honorary Degrees (02:13:37) Tool: Idea "Scratching"; Movement & Longevity, Apprentice (02:19:46) Aging & Less Movement, Fearlessness; Taking Up Space, Names (02:25:42) Acknowledgements (02:27:18) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wait is over. Jack Carr's new novel—CRY HAVOC—is out now.Chapter 3 drops us back into South Vietnam on January 27, 1968, where Tom Reece, Frank Quinn, and their Montagnard teammate Amiuh—run an off-the-books “hunting expedition” outside Phu Bai. These unsanctioned testing-and-evaluation missions sharpen skills and stress-test gear: suppressed Sten guns, silenced High Standards, and new Starlight setups. What begins as a quiet remain overnight site near a jungle trail pivots hard when the team encounters a seven-man NVA element with a courier holding a message that just might turn the tide of the war. Brought to life by the legendary voice of Ray Porter, this excerpt is pure MACV-SOG grit—movement, patience, and violence of action—where a single silent ambush can flip the intelligence picture on its head.“Cry ‘Havoc!,' and let slip the frogs of war.”Buy the audiobook, https://bit.ly/CryHavocAudioOrder your copy of CRY HAVOC, HERE.Copyright: Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from CRY HAVOC by Jack Carr, read by Ray Porter. Copyright © 2025 by Tomahawk Creative, Inc. Used with permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.FOLLOW SIMON & SCHUSTER AUDIOInstagram:@simon.audioTikTok: @simon.audioThreads: @simon.audioX: @SimonAudioFacebook: @SimonAudioFOLLOW RAY PORTERInstagram:@the.ray.porterFacebook: @NarratorRayPorterFOLLOW JACK CARRInstagram: @JackCarrUSA X:  @JackCarrUSAFacebook:  @JackCarr YouTube:  @JackCarrUSASPONSORSCRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/Bravo Company Manufacturing - https://bravocompanyusa.com/ and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSATHE SIGs of Jack Carr:Visit https://www.sigsauer.com/ and on Instagram @sigsauerinc Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here https://jackcarr.co/gear

My guest is DJ Shipley, a former Tier 1 operator Navy SEAL and now a top public educator on how to build mental and physical health and reach top-level performance in any endeavor. DJ's life is one marked by extraordinary strivings, wins, setbacks and comebacks that together have shaped his approach to overcoming challenges of all kinds and to daily life. DJ explains a regimen of clear, practical steps and a mental stance that can allow anyone—male, female, young or old—to build extreme resilience of mind and body and to be successful in family and work. We also discuss his experience with new, emerging treatments for addiction, PTSD and depression that many people, not just veterans, are benefiting from. The tools DJ describes to “stack small wins” and to be ultra-intentional about your mindset will be of immense benefit to anyone wishing to achieve the best version of themselves. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) DJ Shipley (4:03) Mental & Physical Health, Tools: Morning Routine & Micro-wins (8:35) Balancing Work & Family, Tools: Compartmentalization, "Control the Controllable" (13:46) Sponsors: Rorra & BetterHelp (16:25) Phones, Social Media vs Focus, Negativity, Tool: Consistency & Sleep (23:05) Routine & Stressors, Exercise & Benefits, Tool: Morning Workout (29:24) Body Awareness, Hurt vs Injury (33:53) Physical Injury & Rehab; Exercise; Mobility, Tool: 5-Day Workout Program (44:26) Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Eight Sleep (47:29) Skateboarding, Career, Navy SEAL, BUD/S & Embracing Discomfort (56:13) BUD/S, Motivation & Mental Resilience (1:02:18) Navy SEALs, Iraq War & Casualties, Compartmentalization (1:08:41) Public Press; Extortion 17, Operation Red Wings; Death of Friends (1:16:25) High Performers, Social Media Negativity & Legacy (1:19:37) Sponsor: Function (1:21:24) Family Legacy, Military & Purpose, Navy SEAL Culture, Wife & Relationship (1:30:10) Second Deployment, Helplessness & Trauma, Inspiration & Reverence (1:38:30) Skydiving, Injury & Mental Resilience; Medical Retirement & Addiction (1:49:17) Art Therapy, Skateboarding, Electrocution & Recovery (2:00:57) Physical Recovery, Trainer Vernon Griffith (2:04:38) Miracles, Higher Power; Work & Life Tension (2:12:52) Sponsor: ROKA (2:14:39) Physical & Mental Posture, Suicide, Depression, Tool: Control the Controllable (2:21:22) Suicide, Mental Health & Darkest Hour, Ibogaine, 5-MeO-DMT (2:31:18) Ibogaine & Empathy, 5-MeO-DMT & Ego Death; Returning Home, Tool: Dials Not Switches (2:42:42) Psychedelics, Mental Health Plasticity; Veterans' Solutions, Addiction (2:50:39) Medical Ibogaine, Anger, Numbing Out & Hate; Dogs (3:03:42) GBRS Program, High Standards, Functional Fitness, Tool: Fitness Test (3:17:50) Self-Care, Longevity & Fitness, GBRS Program (3:24:45) Self-Respect, Tools: 20-Minute Walk & Relationships; Micro-wins (3:32:57) Acknowledgements, American Flag Hat, Patriotism (3:40:00) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting called in to “Standards”… What does that mean???? Sorority members immediately know what we’re talking about. We’re exploring the committee within a sorority that upholds the rules and values of the chapter. Why would someone be called in to “Standards”? The list is long and the reasons may not be what you think. Plus, our own Gia Giudice reveals why she was called in to Standards and the Real Housewives reason! Call us at 844-278-RUSH (844-278-7874) or email us at DirtyRush@iHeartRadio.com. Follow Dirty Rush on Instagram and TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel and Van start the show off with some “quick hitters,” including their theories on a study revealing that the number of Americans having sex has dropped to a record low. Then, they react to Trump's address of his health rumors and the internet's desire for his health to decline. Then, NFL quarterback whisperer Quincy Avery joins to discuss generational talent and his new movie, 'The Quincy Avery Effect.' 00:00 - Welcome! 08:04 - Americans are having less sex 19:43 - Trump addresses health rumors 42:18 - A leak reports ICE will be getting military assistance 57:53 - Is Tom Brady a generational talent? 1:06:27 - Brittany Renner's video arguing about her son 1:25:36 - Drake and interviews with traditional hip-hop media 1:44:43 - Quincy Avery joins us! 2:05:20 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Quincy Avery Producers: Donnie Beacham and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices