🎧 The Silent Killer Of Organizational Excellence | Lessons From A Google Executive
Today, we dig into the real cost of maintaining high standards in leadership, why leadership isn't a popularity contest, and why letting your standards slip might just be the biggest mistake you can make as a leader.
Wednesday, you’ll learn why traditional pickleball warm-ups fail and discover the science of staying injury-free as we discuss four evidence-based strategies that will keep you on the court.
And Friday, we discuss sleep supplements and if they’re beneficial or harmful to your health with Pratik Patel, former Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants. We explore which sleep supplements can enhance sleep quality and which ones might be detrimental to your health.
All this, and much more, coming up this week on The BluePrint.
What's the real cost of maintaining high standards in leadership? When my former high school classmate — now a successful Google executive — shared that his leadership style was polarizing his team, it sparked a crucial realization about excellence. Half thought he was too demanding, while the other half wished his high standards were the norm.
In this candid episode, I share why leadership isn't a popularity contest and what I've learned about maintaining standards from working with Olympic champions and building companies. Drawing from my experience with eight-time Olympic medalist Veronica Campbell Brown, and insights from scaling organizations, I reveal why letting your standards slip might be the biggest mistake you can make as a leader.
Discover:
Why maintaining high standards often means being unpopular.
The gas expansion principle: how standards naturally decline without vigilance.
How elite athletes maintain excellence without becoming toxic.
Why your organization's values must have teeth.
The critical mistake that causes leaders to unknowingly dilute their culture.
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Did you know pickleball injuries cost Americans nearly $400 million last year, with costs projected to reach half-a-billion dollars this year? In this episode, you’ll learn why traditional warm-ups fail and discover the science of staying injury-free with the discussion of four evidence-based strategies to keep you on the court.
Are Sleep Supplements Helping Or Hurting Your Health? Magnesium, Melatonin & More With Pratik Patel.
Are sleep supplements beneficial or harmful to your health? In this episode, we're joined by Pratik Patel, former Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants. We explore which sleep supplements can enhance your sleep quality and which ones might be detrimental to your health as Pratik unravels the science behind popular sleep supplements.
Discover:
Magnesium's role in sleep: Which form is most effective?
Glycine's surprising role in promoting better rest.
Melatonin myths debunked: usage, dosage, and potential side effects.
How sleep aids interact with your body's natural rhythms.
Practical strategies for optimizing your sleep without relying on supplements.
If you’ve ever wondered if that melatonin gummy is really going to help you, this episode is for you. You can follow Pratik on Instagram or X, and learn more about working one-on-one with Pratik here.
Yours in Wellness,
