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Leadership in 5074. High Performers Multiply People (Not Just Results)Are you known for your output… or for what happens to other people when you’re in the room?Most people define high performers by their output: discipline, drive, execution, results. But over time, the true difference between high performers isn’t how much they accomplish. It’s what happens to other people around them.In this episode, James challenges high performers directly: your strength either expands others or shrinks them. If your presence consistently improves the work but diminishes initiative, you are impressive, but you are not multiplying. Real leadership begins when your str...
2026-02-2404 minLeadership in 573. Are You Ignoring Your Best People?In most companies, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Leaders pour time into struggling employees, inconsistent managers, and lagging departments, while high performers are left alone because they “don’t need much.” That instinct feels responsible, but it creates a structural growth ceiling.In this episode, James explains why high performers are force multipliers, not maintenance-free assets. When they go uncoached, growth slows in subtle ways. If leadership energy consistently flows downward toward weakness, scaling your business becomes slower than it should be. Shifting attention upward structurally is what unlocks momentum.This Episode Is For:Fou...
2026-02-2004 minLeadership in 572. If You Can’t Step Away, You Haven’t Built a CompanyMany founders mistake constant involvement for leadership. But if execution still depends on you stepping in, the business hasn’t matured — it’s just grown.In this episode, James explains why recurring rescue is a structural issue, not a motivation issue, and walks through what actually changes when companies redesign outcomes, ownership, and execution rhythm so growth stops depending on heroics.Not this...“If I stay close and step in when needed, we’ll keep moving forward.”This:“If execution still depends on me, the operating model hasn’t caught...
2026-02-1805 min
Leadership in 571. Why High Performers Become Overly Critical ManagersHigh performers often make intense managers. They see gaps quickly, hold high standards, and move fast to correct what’s wrong. On the surface, execution improves. Mistakes decrease. Standards tighten. But underneath that improvement, something quieter can begin forming.In this episode, James unpacks one of the four dark sides of leadership — The Critic — and explains how overly critical high-performing managers unintentionally produce insecurity and dependence instead of confidence and ownership. This isn’t about lowering standards. It’s about leadership posture and whether your managers are building thinkers or building reliance.This Episode Is For:F...
2026-02-1304 min
Leadership in 570. How High Performers Reveal the Truth About Your CultureLeaders often assume their culture is aligned with their values, but culture isn’t defined by intent — it’s revealed by how people behave and adapt. High performers are the clearest evidence of how culture actually functions because they read the environment deeply. They adjust their effort to match what the system rewards, not what leaders say they value. This episode explores how this dynamic works, and asks a simple but powerful question: Do your best people experience the culture you think you’ve built?Key Message:Organizational culture isn’t measured by language or intent — i...
2026-02-1005 min
Leadership in 569. "Fine" Isn't a Description — It's a DecisionMany leaders describe their business, their team, or their people as “fine” without realizing the cost of that decision.“Fine” signals stability, but it also sets a ceiling. When leaders accept fine as the standard, curiosity fades, development slows, and the expectation for growth quietly disappears. High performers feel this shift early.They adjust their effort to match what the environment responds to, not because they lack ambition, but because nothing is asking more of them.Over time, fine becomes the cultural signal that consistency matters more than growth, leading organizations to plateau while le...
2026-02-0605 min
Leadership in 568. Why High Performers Struggle in Leadership RolesMost high performers don’t realize how deeply their identity formed around doing things themselves until leadership feels heavier and nothing they do brings the relief it once did. In this episode, James reflects on the silent shift high performers experience when they move into leadership roles. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, impatient, or caught doing more than leading, this episode is a mirror for that moment no one ever names.You’ll LearnHow high performers unconsciously build identity around doingWhy old patterns stop working when you lead othersThe quiet pressures leaders unknowingly projectWhat it fee...
2026-02-0404 min
Leadership in 5067. You’re Not Getting the Best of Your People (And It’s Not Their Fault)Most leaders believe they’re getting the best out of their people if performance looks solid. But performance only shows what’s being delivered — not how much more someone could contribute.In this episode, James Mayhew explains why so much talent goes unused inside otherwise healthy organizations and why caring about people isn’t the same as drawing out their full capability. This episode helps leaders see the gap between performance and potential — before trying to fix anything.Show NotesMost organizations are built to organize work, not to draw out the full thinking...
2026-01-2806 min
Leadership in 566. Why High Performers Leave Long Before They QuitHigh performers don’t decide to leave in the moment they give notice. Their decision begins months earlier, when staying stops making sense. Not because something breaks, but because the work no longer stretches them, their contribution no longer changes outcomes, and the future they once imagined quietly disappears.This episode explains the internal process high performers go through as they realize their effort no longer leads anywhere meaningful. They don’t disengage loudly or complain. They adjust. They narrow their effort. And by the time a resignation conversation happens, the decision feels settled and inevitable.Ke...
2026-01-2003 min
Leadership in 565. How Leaders Label People Without Realizing ItThis episode continues Chapter 1: What Leaders Think They’re Seeing in the High Performers lens. Leaders don’t usually announce when they decide who someone is — it happens quietly, almost immediately.In Episode 65, James Mayhew explores how internal labeling replaces curiosity, how leaders move from observing to determining, and why those unnoticed conclusions begin shaping performance long before anyone realizes it.SHOW NOTESMost leaders don’t intentionally limit people.But leadership isn’t neutral.In this episode of Leadership in 5, James Mayhew explores how leaders quietly decide who someone is...
2026-01-1603 min
Leadership in 564. Why Leaders Misread High Performers EarlySYNOPSISThis episode opens Chapter 1: What Leaders Think They’re Seeing in the High Performers lens. Leaders often feel confident they know who a high performer is early on. But that early certainty can quietly shape opportunity, trust, and interpretation long before performance ever becomes an issue. Episode 64 explores how misrecognition forms — and why some capable people disappear not because they lack ability, but because they were understood too quickly.SHOW NOTESMost leaders trust their instincts for a reason.They’ve learned to move fast, decide quickly, and rely on what f...
2026-01-0903 min
Leadership in 563. Why High Performers Don’t Always Show Up the Way You ExpectedCapable people exist in almost every company — yet many never fully show up the way leaders expect.In this Preface episode of Leadership in 5, James Mayhew introduces the core idea behind the High Performers project: high performance isn’t something you simply hire for. It’s something leadership behavior and environment either invite out — or quietly suppress.This episode reframes how founders think about performance, engagement, and responsibility, setting the foundation for a deeper exploration of how capable people either multiply or withdraw inside real teams.Show NotesEpisode 63 – Why High Performers...
2026-01-0605 minLeadership in 562. When Micromanagement Is Tolerated, It Becomes CultureMicromanagement doesn’t always look like hovering or control. Sometimes it shows up as a heaviness in the room. Decisions slow down. Language becomes cautious. People start waiting instead of thinking.If it’s allowed to linger, it doesn’t fade. It settles in. And over time, it becomes “how things work around here.”In this Friday reflection, James Mayhew walks through why micromanagement spreads when it’s left unspoken, how it quietly reshapes culture, and what it looks like for founders to fix it with dignity instead of blame.You’ll hear about:Why...
2025-12-3005 minLeadership in 561. The Surprising Reason Behind Leaders Who MicromanageMicromanagement doesn’t always look like hovering. Sometimes it shows up quietly — in a leader who soundsencouraging, but carries an unspoken “do it my way.” That quiet version can be just as heavy on a team.In this episode of Leadership in 5, James Mayhew reveals what’s underneath that behavior. It’s not ego. It’s not stubbornness. And it’s almost never a lack of care. It’s pressure. Internal pressure that leaders don’t talk about — the fear of missing something, disappointing someone, or being exposed as unprepared.James explains how to see this behavior d...
2025-12-0904 minLeadership in 560. What Real Team Building Actually Looks LikeYou booked the retreat. You ran the workshop. The team smiled. But the next week? The same issues.In today’s episode of Leadership in 5, James Mayhew shows why that happens—and how real team building happens where the work is done.No gimmicks. No retreats. Just clarity, consistency, and a way of working the team can use all week long.Show NotesYou’ll Learn:Why most team-building events feel good but don’t change the work(Medium)How to spot whether you’re building a team or bonding...
2025-11-2803 minLeadership in 559. Why “Team Building” Doesn’t Build TeamsYou’ve probably invested in team building because it feels like the answer.But most of what companies call “team building” lives outside the work, fails under pressure, and leaves you wondering what went wrong. In this episode of Leadership in 5, James Mayhew overturns the myth of team building and shows you how founders can build real teams that perform when it matters most.Most founders want a united, capable team — one that holds up under pressure. What they often get instead is a short-lived morale boost from workshops and retreats that don’t change how work a...
2025-11-2505 minLeadership in 558. How to Reset the Pace Without Losing MomentumIn this follow-up to Episode 57 on “always-on” leadership, James Mayhew breaks down how founders can reset their pace without losing momentum. Slowing down feels wrong at first because it exposes the anxiety driving your leadership. But intentional pace creates clarity, strengthens ownership, and sets a healthier rhythm for your entire team.Learn how to shift from urgency to awareness, reclaim your decision-making, and model a pace your team can follow with confidence.Episode 58 – How to Reset the Pace Without Losing MomentumEpisode 2 in the series Leadership Under PressureIf you’ve been lea...
2025-11-2103 minLeadership in 557. The Cost of “Always-On” Leadership (And Why It’s Killing Your Company)Episode 57 – The Cost of “Always-On” Leadership (And Why It’s Killing Your Company)Leadership Under PressureBeing “always on” feels like leadership — quick replies, late-night fixes, and constant availability. But that pace sets the rhythm for your entire company. When you never idle, neither can anyone else.In this episode, James Mayhew explains how constant connectivity reshapes culture, turning responsiveness into anxiety and movement into noise. You’ll see why calm is the new credibility — and how slowing your rhythm gives your team back the space to think, decide, and own their work.You’ll Learn...
2025-11-1804 minLeadership in 556. Your Culture Isn’t Broken — Your Execution IsFounders often point at culture when things aren’t working. But what they’re really seeing is execution failing them.Culture and execution aren’t separate—they feed one another. When execution starts missing, it reveals where clarity, leadership and accountability have drifted out of alignment.In this episode James Mayhew shows how you can stop blaming culture and start fixing execution. He introduces the concept of Progress Meetings—structured conversations that bring clarity, alignment and consistent behavior.Episode 56 – Your Culture Isn’t Broken — Your Execution IsEpisode 6 in the series Execution That S...
2025-11-1205 minLeadership in 555. Stop Treating Reviews Like an Event — They Should Be a RhythmStop Treating Reviews Like an Event — They Should Be a RhythmEpisode 5 in the series Execution That ScalesMost organizations dread performance reviews. They’re awkward, backward-looking, and almost always owned by HR instead of the leaders who should be driving them.In this episode of Leadership in 5, James Mayhew explains why annual reviews are a relic of management past — and how modern leaders use KeyneLink Progress Meetings to create a rhythm of proactive feedback and clarity.When leaders make feedback continuous, performance stops feeling like judgment and starts feeling like partne...
2025-10-2403 minLeadership in 554. When High-Performers Go Rogue — How Role Clarity Reins Them InWhen High-Performers Go Rogue: How Role Clarity Reins Them InEpisode 4 in the series Execution That Scales (KeyneLink Advantage)Strong personalities can make or break a company. They’re talented, driven, and confident — but when expectations aren’t clear, that same energy can fracture teams and derail execution.In this episode, James Mayhew explains why role clarity is the foundation of a high-performing culture and how KeyneLink Performance Agreements keep freedom from turning into chaos. Drawing from Wharton and Frontiers in Psychology research, James reveals how systems that combine clarity, dialogue, and accountability help f...
2025-10-2303 minLeadership in 553. The Real Reason KPIs Don’t Drive Performance — And What Works BestEpisode 53 – The Real Reason KPIs Don’t Drive Performance — And What Works BestEpisode 3 in the series Execution That Scales (KeyneLink Advantage)Most founders think their company runs on goals — but most of those goals are just numbers on a page. KPIs measure results, not actions and progress. They’re snapshots of outcomes, not signals of the right actions and attitudes. And when you only measure what’s already happened, you miss the opportunity to learn from what’s happening right now… and why.In this episode, James Mayhew explains why KPIs are lagging indicato...
2025-10-2204 minLeadership in 552. Why the Best Leaders Treat Meetings as the WorkEpisode 52: Why the Best Leaders Treat Meetings as the WorkEpisode 2 in the series Execution That ScalesMost founders hate meetings — and with good reason. They picture wasted time, vague discussions, and people walking out wishing they had that time back. But the right meeting isn’t a break from the work. It is the work.In this episode, James Mayhew explains why great leaders see meetings differently — not as interruptions, but as the moments where clarity, trust, and alignment are built. When leaders dismiss meetings as a waste of time, they lose the ve...
2025-10-2102 minLeadership in 551. How to Run 1:1 Meetings That Actually Improve PerformanceEpisode 51: How to Run 1:1 Meetings That Actually Improve PerformanceEpisode 1 in the series Execution That ScalesIf your one-on-one meetings feel like updates instead of progress, you’re not alone.In this episode, James shares the story of a founder who held their first real Progress Meeting — not another status check, but a meaningful dialogue where both leader and employee walked away with understanding.A true Progress Meeting creates clarity around three essentials: what’s expected, what’s most important, and how performance is measured. It’s not about talking more — it’s about l...
2025-10-2003 minLeadership in 550. Why Your Team Won’t Say What They’re Really ThinkingWhat if the right question changed everything?Discover 99 next-level questions that create clarity, build trust, and drive results... without adding another meeting or memo.http://www.NextQuestionGuide.comEpisode SynopsisWhen James was being considered for a bigger role early in his career, his boss asked, “What do you want to do?” The question was well-intentioned but lacked context, trust, and direction. This episode exposes a common leadership blind spot: founders often expect confident answers from their teams without first creating the environment for honest dialogue. It’s not about asking better...
2025-10-1403 minLeadership in 549. How to Lead When You Don’t Love the Job AnymoreWhat if the right question changed everything?Discover 99 next-level questions that create clarity, build trust, and drive results... without adding another meeting or memo.http://www.NextQuestionGuide.comEpisode Synopsis:When a boss once asked James if he loved his job, it sparked a reflection that changed how he thought about leadership. Loving your job isn’t the point — caring is. In this episode, James explains the difference between emotional attachment and consistent commitment, and why leaders drift into disengagement long before burnout shows up. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t...
2025-10-1303 minLeadership in 548. Why Good Employees Quietly Disengage — And What Founders Can Do About ItEpisode 48: Why Good Employees Quietly Disengage — And What Founders Can Do About ItEpisode 2 in the series Engaged LeadersYou usually don’t notice when good people start to detach. They still show up. They still hit their deadlines. They still check the boxes. And that’s the danger — detachment doesn’t scream. It whispers.This episode explores how disengagement often happens with your best, most conscientious employees — the very people you think you can count on most. Through story and coaching, James shows why leaders often miss the early signs, how small moments comp...
2025-10-0303 minLeadership in 547. Why Your Team Isn’t Buying In — And What to Do About ItEpisode 47: Why Your Team Isn’t Buying In — And What to Do About ItEpisode 1 in the series Engaged LeadersEvery founder wants engaged employees — people who tell the truth, bring problems forward, and fight for what matters. But here’s the irony: many leaders expect buy-in as if it comes automatically with the role. The truth is, belief has to be earned.In this episode, James shares the common blind spot leaders fall into — confusing being liked with being believed in — and the daily practices that actually build trust and respect.This episo...
2025-10-0202 minLeadership in 546. How to Delegate Without Losing Control as a FounderEpisode 46: How to Delegate Without Losing Control as a FounderWhat makes delegation feel so risky?For founders, letting go isn’t about ego — it’s about protection. When you’ve carried payroll on your back and caught mistakes before they snowballed, it’s no wonder handing off decisions feels dangerous. But the truth is: control doesn’t scale.In this episode, James explains why delegation feels unsafe, how fear turns into bottlenecks, and what makes founders cling to control long past the point where it helps.This episode is for the founder...
2025-10-0103 minLeadership in 543. Promoting the Wrong Leaders Will Kill Your Company’s GrowthEpisode 43: Promoting the Wrong Leaders Will Kill Your Company’s GrowthEpisode 6 in the series, Scaling GrowthAt 100 people, the pressure to promote more managers is real. But promoting your best doer, rewarding tenure, or overloading the people you already have doesn’t create leadership — it creates dysfunction.In this episode, James unpacks why leadership quality, not just quantity, is the next threshold for scaling. He shares how leaders who aren’t prepared end up in over their heads, why loyalty and tenure don’t automatically make someone a leader, and how overextended managers d...
2025-09-2604 minLeadership in 539. If You're Choosing Between Speed and Quality, You're Already LosingIf You're Choosing Between Speed and Quality, You're Already LosingEpisode 2 in the series: Scaling GrowthGrowth creates pressure to move faster. Clients want it sooner. Jobs pile up. Deadlines stack. And if you're not careful, the pressure to move fast erodes the very standards that made your company worth scaling in the first place.Most founders think they have to choose between speed and quality when growth accelerates. They don't. But the ones who fall for this false choice quietly sabotage their own success.In this episode of the Scaling...
2025-09-1904 minLeadership in 538. Why Startup Habits Begin Failing: Scaling Growth from 10 to 50 EmployeesEpisode 38: From 10 to 50 People: Why Startup Habits Begin FailingEpisode 1 in the series: Scaling GrowthWhen your company is small, hustle works.Everyone wears every hat. The founder can still check every job, meet every client, and fix every problem.But by the time you hit 50? The very habits that fueled your growth are the ones pulling you under.In this first episode of the Scaling Growth series, James Mayhew explains why the startup habits that worked at 10 or 20 people begin to fail at 50 — and why those same patterns wi...
2025-09-1804 minLeadership in 536. Why Avoidance Is Silently Killing Your CultureEpisode 36: Why Avoidance Is Silently Killing Your CultureEpisode 10 in the series, The Founder’s Blind SpotSilence isn’t always wisdom. Sometimes it’s avoidance. And when leaders mistake avoidance for patience or kindness, they unintentionally teach their teams that missed deadlines, sloppy work, or toxic behavior are acceptable. That’s how culture erodes—not with a loud collapse, but with quiet compromise.In this episode, James unpacks why avoidance spreads faster than accountability, and why silence teaches louder than any values statement on the wall. Drawing from How Google Works and the famous...
2025-09-1603 minLeadership in 535. You’ve Got One Life. Don’t Play Small.Episode 035: You’ve Got One Life. Don’t Play Small.In this episode of Leadership in 5, James reads directly from his personal journal — written five months before he resigned as Chief Culture Officer. It’s a reminder to himself of who he really is, and the calling he couldn’t ignore.You’ll hear the backstory of a small business conference in Decorah, Iowa, where a chance moment of encouragement turned into a mirror of what was possible. And you’ll hear the words James wrote as a lifeline: “No one—not even myself—is going to put limitat...
2025-09-1506 minLeadership in 534. What to Do When Loyalty Becomes a Performance IssueEpisode 34: What to Do When Loyalty Becomes a Performance IssueEpisode 9 in the series, The Founder’s Blind SpotLoyalty is valuable. Loyal employees bring stability, wisdom, and a steady presence that anchors your business. But here’s the blind spot: when loyalty is rewarded more than performance, growth begins to stall.Founders often defend underperformers with phrases like, “He’s been with me since the beginning,” or “She’s part of the family.” And while loyalty matters, it cannot be a free pass. When new ideas are ignored in favor of “the way it’s always be...
2025-09-1204 minLeadership in 532. If People Are Waiting on Permission, You Have a Trust ProblemEpisode 32: If People Are Waiting on Permission, You Have a Trust ProblemEpisode 7 in the series, The Founder’s Blind SpotHesitation isn’t laziness.Second-guessing isn’t incompetence.When your team stalls, it’s not always a performance issue.More often, it’s a permission problem — and permission problems are always rooted in trust.The best teams don’t move fast because of individual brilliance.They move fast because of trust.Trust eliminates the need for constant permission.Without it, the important...
2025-09-1002 minLeadership in 530. Why Top Performers Go Silent Before They QuitEpisode 30: Why Top Performers Go Silent Before They QuitEpisode 5 in the series, The Founder’s Blind SpotYour best people don’t storm out. They don’t slam doors. They don’t argue their way to the exit.They leave quietly.And if you’re not paying attention, you’ll miss the signals long before they hand in their notice.This episode exposes the real blind spot: silence isn’t alignment. Silence is disengagement.When engagement has a sound—questions, debate, disagreement rooted in care—silence means your top per...
2025-09-0803 minLeadership in 529. How to Get Your Team to Take Ownership Without Babysitting Every DecisionEpisode 29 — How to Get Your Team to Take Ownership Without Babysitting Every DecisionYou don’t want to babysit every choice. You want managers and employees who step in, solve problems, and carry responsibility without waiting for you to push.But here’s the reality: ownership doesn’t come with a title or a spot on the org chart. It shows up when people decide to act because they know what matters, they trust they’ll be supported, and they’re confident their decision is the right one.In this episode of The Founder’s Bl...
2025-09-0502 minLeadership in 528. Why Good Managers Don’t Take OwnershipEpisode 28 — Why Good Managers Don’t Take OwnershipEpisode 3 of 9: The Founder’s Blind SpotYou’ve heard it before:“That’s not my job.”“No one told me.”“I didn’t know.”Or the worst one: “Did you talk with Bill yet?” — “No, I haven’t had a chance.”These phrases drive founders crazy — not because the work doesn’t get done, but because they reveal something deeper: a lack of ownership.This episode is for the founder who’s tired of managers waiting, avoiding, or deflecting...
2025-09-0404 minLeadership in 527. The Real Reason Your Meetings Aren’t WorkingEpisode 027: The Real Reason Your Meetings Aren’t WorkingEpisode 2 of 9 in the series, "The Founder's Blind Spot"In Episode 026, we looked at how ineffective meetings leave you drained and busy without progress.In this follow-up, we dig into the real blind spot: the illusion that adjusting the number of meetings — more or fewer — will fix the problem.That’s the meeting mirage.Because people gathered, talked, and filled the time, it feels like progress must have been made. But without structure, clarity, and decisions, nothing really changes.In thi...
2025-09-0304 minLeadership in 526. Stop Wasting Time with Ineffective MeetingsEpisode 026: Stop Wasting Time with Ineffective Meetings Episode 1 of 9 in the series, "The Founder's Blind Spot" Ever walked out of a full day of meetings and thought, “What did we actually accomplish?”Being tired doesn’t always mean you’ve made progress. There’s a good kind of tired — the one that comes from rallying your team, creating clarity, and removing roadblocks. And then there’s the other kind — the one that leaves you drained, frustrated, and no closer to moving the business forward.In this episode of Leadership in 5, James unpacks why meeti...
2025-09-0203 minLeadership in 525. When Core Values Become Wall ArtEpisode 25: When Values Become Wall ArtEpisode 4 of 4 in the series, "Built to Last or Poised for Collapse?"What happens when your values stop being lived and start being laminated?This episode closes our Built to Last or Poised for Collapse? series with one of the most dangerous shifts in leadership: when values become decoration instead of direction. On paper, nothing changes. But in practice, your people know the difference. And once they see that values don’t cost anything, they stop believing they mean anything.If you’re a founder or l...
2025-09-0103 minLeadership in 524. Success Is the Greatest Threat to GrowthEpisode 24: Success Is the Greatest Threat to GrowthEpisode 3 of 4 in the series, "Built to Last or Poised for Collapse?"What if the very thing fueling your momentum today is the biggest threat to your future growth?In this episode, James shares a story of a young company riding the high of several big wins — record deals, new clients, unstoppable energy. But in the excitement of success, focus slipped. Ideas multiplied, priorities scattered, and soon cracks began to show: missed releases, unhappy customers, and exhausted teams.If you’re leading a grow...
2025-08-2904 minLeadership in 523. When Listening Isn’t LeadingEpisode 23: When Listening Isn’t LeadingWhat happens when your team speaks up — and nothing changes?This episode digs into the silent killer of culture: listening without acting. Founders often believe they’re open to feedback — they nod, take notes, thank people… and then move on. But when nothing changes, the team learns that speaking up isn’t worth it. Over time, silence sets in — and silence is not alignment, it’s resignation.If you’re a founder who wants your meetings to be alive with truth, ideas, and ownership, this episode shows how to rebuild tru...
2025-08-2704 minLeadership in 522. You Can’t Force Ownership and That’s Why You’re Still Carrying It AllEpisode 22 — You Can’t Force Ownership and That’s Why You’re Still Carrying It AllYou’ve probably felt it: the company is bigger, the team is larger, but somehow you’re still the one carrying the weight.The meetings end, the updates sound fine, but deep down you know—nothing has really shifted off your shoulders.That’s the Ownership Myth.The belief that if you push hard enough, remind often enough, or “hold people accountable” enough, they’ll finally care the way you do.But you can’t force ownership...
2025-08-2603 minLeadership in 521. Trust Is PersonalEpisode 21 Show Notes — Trust Is PersonalSeries: It’s All Personal, 5 of 5What do you think about at 2 a.m.?If you’re like most founders, it’s not strategy decks or long-term plans.It’s the meeting where your managers gave safe, predictable answers.It’s the quiet room where no one moved until you did.It’s the spiral: How did I get here? How do I keep going? How much longer can I do this?That’s the founder’s blind spot.It’s not that...
2025-08-2503 minLeadership in 520. Feedback Is PersonalEPISODE 20 — Feedback Is PersonalArc: It’s All PersonalIf the word “feedback” makes people in your company brace for impact, you’ve got a problem.When it’s done right, feedback builds trust, strengthens relationships, and accelerates growth.When it’s done wrong — or not at all — it breeds confusion, resentment, and missed opportunities.In this episode, James reframes the f-word so it stops being something people fear and starts being something they value.If you’re a founder leading a growing team, this episode will help you strip away...
2025-08-2205 minLeadership in 519. Ownership Is PersonalEP19: Ownership Is PersonalArc: It’s All PersonalTheme: What "ownership" actually looks like inside a growing company, and how founder-led companies can create the conditions for it to thrive.It’s one thing to get someone to complete a task.It’s another to see them take real ownership of the work.In this episode, James digs into what ownership really looks like inside a growing company — and why so many founders want it but don’t create the conditions for it to thrive.If you’re lea...
2025-08-2103 minLeadership in 518. Presence Is PersonalEP18: Presence Is PersonalArc: It’s All PersonalTheme: Presence is the multiplier that makes your systems and strategies actually workIf you’re always available, you’re probably reacting, too deep in the details, and maybe even getting in the way of progress. And as I shared back in Episode 5, The Bottleneck You Didn’t Mean to Build, that’s exactly how leaders become roadblocks to the development of others.In this episode — the second of five in the It’s All Personal series — we dig into why presence is the multiplie...
2025-08-2004 minLeadership in 517. You’re Not Leading a System—You’re Leading PeopleEPISODE 17: You’re Not Leading a System—You’re Leading PeopleArc: It’s All Personal (Part 1 of 5)Your systems don’t create excellence — your people do.In this first episode of the It’s All Personal series, James unpacks the real reason your business feels stuck when the systems are strained, leaders are still in the weeds, and the tools you’ve outgrown are slowing you down.The truth? It’s not just about the systems. It’s about the people behind them — and whether they’re able to bring their best work forward...
2025-08-1904 minLeadership in 516. Getting Work Done Isn’t... Obvious?Momentum isn’t always progress.In this episode, James tackles one of the most costly assumptions in growing companies — believing that your team “just knows” how to execute.At 20–100 employees, “good enough” execution stops being a strength and starts creating confusion, rework, and burnout. And the scariest part? Your team thinks they’re helping.If you’re a founder leading a growing team, this episode is for you.You’ll learn how to turn speed from a liability into an accelerator by aligning your people before they start moving.Takeaways:People...
2025-08-1803 minLeadership in 515. The Difference Between Alignment and AgreementEpisode 15: The Difference Between Alignment and AgreementSeries: Execution Is Not a Pep TalkWhen everyone nods... but no one follows through—was there really alignment?This episode dives into the critical difference between agreement and alignment, and why your team’s execution problems might not be about commitment at all—but clarity.If you’re a founder, executive, or manager who keeps seeing the same gaps in follow-through and execution, this episode is a wake-up call worth hearing.We’ll unpack:Why agreement feels productive—but rarely isHow alignm...
2025-08-1503 minLeadership in 514. Is it *Really* a Communication Problem?Episode 14: Is it*Really* a Communication Problem?The project missed the mark. The timeline slipped. The results weren’t what anyone hoped for.And in the post-mortem, someone finally said it:“We just need to communicate better.”But what if that’s not the real problem?This episode exposes the hidden leadership and execution breakdowns that get mislabeled as “communication issues”—and why that label keeps you stuck in the same cycle.If you’re leading a team that keeps missing expectations—or if you’re frustrated that things aren’t g...
2025-08-1404 minLeadership in 513. The Drift Is the DangerEP13: The Drift Is the DangerLeadership in 5 | Execution Is Not a Pep TalkIs your team really aligned—or just drifting quietly?This episode unpacks how teams slide out of focus without ever realizing it—and what leaders must do to stay ahead of it.We’re not talking about distraction. We’re talking about slow, quiet drift: the erosion of clarity, the absence of reinforcement, and the quiet fade of alignment.If you’re a founder or executive wondering why things feel a little off— this might be the real...
2025-08-1305 minLeadership in 512. If You Want Something Done Right...EP12: If You Want Something Done Right…Leadership in 5 | Execution Is Not a Pep TalkWhat if doing it yourself is the problem… not the solution?This episode confronts the hidden cost of founder rescue mode.Because if the standard only gets met when you step in, that’s not leadership. That’s babysitting the system.We’re not talking about letting go of excellence—we’re talking about building a team and system that can carry your standard without your constant oversight.If you’re a founder or execu...
2025-08-1203 minLeadership in 511. Suffocating ExcusesEP11: Suffocating ExcusesLeadership in 5 | Execution Is Not a Pep TalkWhen excuses stack up—what are they hiding?This episode explores how well-meaning leaders accidentally give or accept excuses, and how that slowly suffocates execution, clarity, and trust.We’re not talking about blaming your team—or yourself.We’re talking about the quiet ways high performers explain around the real issue… until the system starts gasping for air.If you're a founder or executive who’s trying to lead with grace but keep ending up with confusi...
2025-08-1102 minLeadership in 510. They Want to Help but Don’t Know HowTitle: They Want to Help but Don’t Know HowArc: Execution Is Not a Pep TalkWhen it feels like your team is just waiting on you…Maybe they’re not slacking off.Maybe they want to help... but just don’t know how.This episode is for the founder who's still carrying the weight, even with good people in place.You’ve delegated tasks. You’ve hired leaders.But the decisions? The direction? The vision? It still falls back on you.In this epis...
2025-08-0804 minLeadership in 59. How the Desperation Mindset Destroys Your LeadershipWhen the pressure rises, what kind of leader are you?This episode explores the dangerous shift from tension to desperation, and how it rewires your leadership, your team’s trust, and the health of your entire system.We’re not talking about a rough week... we’re talking about the slow, quiet erosion of clarity, culture, and conviction when survival mode becomes the default.If you’re leading a company through real financial pressure — whether you’re at $5MM, $25MM, or $100MM — this is a wake-up call worth hearing.Because your team can feel...
2025-08-0703 minLeadership in 58. Stop Saying “We Need to Execute Better"Title: Stop Saying “We Need to Execute Better”When a founder says, “We need to execute better,” it sounds like strategy, but it’s usually a signal, a symptom.And a cover for something deeper.In this episode, we unpack what’s really behind those words, and why saying them will actually derail the clarity and structure your business needs most. You’ll walk away with a sharper understanding of alignment, leadership, and the next conversation your team actually needs.Resources:The right question changes everything. Grab the free Next...
2025-08-0604 minLeadership in 57. Don’t Trust Your MemoryEP07: Don’t Trust Your MemoryLeadership in 5 | Earned AuthorityAt some point, every founder realizes their brain just isn’t enough.You used to remember everything. But now, things are slipping—and it’s not because you’re forgetful. It’s because you’re overloaded.In this episode, James explains why relying on memory breaks trust, creates drift, and slows execution. You’ll learn how small systems and visible rhythms protect your leadership and keep your team moving without chasing clarity.In this episode:Why your memory isn’t a leadersh...
2025-08-0503 minLeadership in 56. Why Your Team Isn’t Stepping Up (Even Though They Want To)EP06: Why Your Team Isn’t Stepping Up (Even Though They Want To)Leadership in 5 | Earned AuthorityIf your team isn’t stepping up, it might not be a motivation issue—it might be a leadership pattern.In this episode, James explores how well-meaning leaders accidentally train their teams to hesitate. When everything is urgent and high-stakes, founders often shift into control mode—and in doing so, they shut down ownership, initiative, and risk-taking. This is desperation in disguise.You’ll learn how to recognize the patterns you may have unintentionally created—an...
2025-08-0403 minLeadership in 55. The Bottleneck You Didn’t Mean to BuildEP05: The Bottleneck You Didn’t Mean to BuildLeadership in 5 | Earned AuthorityMost founders don’t mean to become the bottleneck—but they do.Not out of ego, but out of pressure. Fear. A drive to protect what they’ve sacrificed so much to build. In this episode, James breaks down how the desperation mindset quietly drives control-based leadership—and how it slows your team, exhausts you, and caps your growth.You’ll learn how to recognize when you're the blocker, and what systems help you step out without letting standards sl...
2025-08-0403 minLeadership in 54. You Don’t Need to Be the ExpertEP04: You Don’t Need to Be the ExpertLeadership in 5 | Earned AuthorityFounders often carry a quiet pressure to have all the answers. But leadership isn’t about being the smartest person in the room—it’s about bringing out the best in the room.In this episode, James explores how the pressure to “know everything” stems from a desperation mindset: the belief that everything rests on your shoulders alone. You’ll learn how to shift from control to clarity—and why listening may be the most powerful leadership move you make.In this epi...
2025-08-0403 minLeadership in 53. Alignment Is the Highest Form of ClarityEP03: Alignment Is the Highest Form of ClarityLeadership in 5 | Leadership FoundationsJust because you said it, doesn’t mean it’s clear.In this episode, James breaks down why so many execution problems aren’t caused by laziness or lack of discipline — but by misalignment. Clarity isn’t just about saying it well. It’s about making sure everyone walks away with the same understanding of what’s being done, who owns it, and when it matters.In this episode:Why clarity without alignment leads to driftWhat “everyone’s pulling hard in di...
2025-08-0403 minLeadership in 52. "Just Try Harder" Isn’t a Strategy (It's a Stall Tactic)Leadership in 5 | Earned Authority“Just Try harder” Isn’t a Strategy — It’s a Stall Tactic.In today’s episode, James unpacks why effort alone isn’t enough to drive real execution. Leaders often default to emotional language when what’s actually needed is structural clarity. You’ll learn what to say — and what to ask — instead of repeating the motivational mantras that burn people out without moving the business forward.In this episode:Why “try harder” feels right, but failsThe hidden obstacles that get mislabeled as effort problemsWhat high performers actually need from you as a leaderA...
2025-08-0402 minLeadership in 51. The Next Question Changes EverythingSummaryMost leaders think their job is to provide answers. But great leadership begins with better questions—ones that surface clarity, unlock new thinking, and change the course of a conversation.In this opening episode, James shares a real moment from a team meeting where one powerful question broke through noise and sparked a better strategy. If you want to lead with intention, this is your starting point.Reflection PromptWhat question do you need to ask—before this conversation ends?This episode is part of the “Earned Authority” arc—a sh...
2025-08-0404 min
A-Game Unfiltered055: Beyond Hustle - Success, Sacrifice, & Scaling : Chris JamesChris James is the founder of Content Clients, a business dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and coaches take their ventures to the next level. Known for his direct and no-nonsense approach, Chris has developed a reputation for using strategic insight to transform businesses and mindsets alike.
In this episode, Chris delves into the realities of entrepreneurship, sharing how he helps clients scale their businesses through smart strategies and hard work. Oh, and along the way, we get into Chris' love of road rage and why stoicism might just be the key to inner peace.....when you're stuck behind t...
2024-10-091h 28A-Game Unfiltered032: 6 Years of Being Sober : Mayhew's SuperpowerAre you on your way to hitting a sober milestone, or maybe you're just about to embark on your journey...
In this episode, Mayhew talks about why he decided to go sober and how it's impacted the last 6 (SIX) years of his life so heavily. You'll hear all about the reasons, the hurdles, the setbacks and the results.
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2024-05-0143 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityFinding Your Unique Voice and Authentic Connections - An Interview with Britta BlanskiLet’s face it, there’s a lot of fakeness out in the world today.Fake success. Fake people & personalities.That’s why it’s more important than ever to be genuine and authentic with your personal brand.So how do you do that? That’s exactly what my guest on today’s episode helps her clients do, specifically on LinkedIn.If you still think LinkedIn is just an app for getting hired and recruiting, take note.LinkedIn has become THE essential business app to show the world who you...
2024-04-1132 min
Snooker Loopy PodcastSteve Davis is James Bond?!Joe and Tom talk about the upcoming event in Saudi Arabia, the 2024 Masters, Ronnie's Edge of Everything documentary, and...Steve Davis as James Bond?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-131h 01
Confidence Covered By HumilityThriving In Sales With Selflessness & Dignity - Joe PiciIt’s been said that as a human being we’re either in a crisis, coming out of a crisis, or headed towards a crisis.Financial crises.Relationship crises.Health crises.On episode 22, James Mayhew talks with Joe Pici — the #1 Ranked Sales Trainer in the world according to Global Gurus about balancing confidence and humility in the world of Sales.Joe shares his thoughts and experiences on what it means to be coachable AND how having Faith, a solid process, and a desire to serve others can keep you success...
2024-01-0343 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityHe Gave Away Millions of Dollars of Other People's Money! – Dan KovalCan you imagine giving away tens of millions of dollars?Can you imagine getting PAID to give away tens of millions of dollars?That probably sounds like a dream job for many people, and it was for Dan Koval… that is until one day when he decided to do the unimaginable… he left.Now, instead of giving away money, Dan’s new role puts him across the table where he’s now asking for money.In this episode, episode 21, Dan talks about the power of developing relationships, how being a lifelong learner...
2023-12-261h 03
Confidence Covered By HumilityLearning AND Growing From Your Mistakes – A Conversation with Sean VanslykeImagine being a 22 year old in your first leadership role and making the decision to fire one of your employees.Now imagine that you’re that same leader but now 30 years have passed.How might that one event shape your career? What perspectives would you have gained about people, about relationships, and about your leadership style would you expect to have? That’s exactly what we’re going to dive into on this episode of Confidence Covered by Humility.Discussion Points:Leadership lessons at a very young ageWorking 80-90 ho...
2023-11-0847 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityHow Super Connectors Build Relationships That Last – An Interview with Angela PumoWhile average networkers look for well connected people that can help them, super connectors have an altruistic mindset... How can I help someone else?Angela Pumo is a super connector (my label, not hers). She loves helping individuals be successful and introducing them to other people they should know. It's been a blessing and good fortune to have met Angela. Her zest for life and for helping others is magnetic.On this episode of Confidence Covered by Humility, Angela and I discuss:The power of connectionBeing a great connector is more than a...
2023-09-2650 min
UnsungInterview: Mending the All Blacks, with Doc MayhewIt was 200 years ago this year that a young scholar by the name of William Webb Ellis decided to take the game of football into his own hands. Quite literally. He picked up the ball and ran from his opponents and, in doing so, invented what we now know as Rugby.The sport now boasts over half a billion fans across 132 countries, and is played by over eight million people around the world.It's more popular than it's ever been, but there are also questions around its future, with recent concerns surrounding the potential long-term...
2023-09-1342 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityStop Selling & Start Serving: Taking Ego Out of the Sales Process with Bill CaskeyIn a profession that's filled with constant pressure to hit goals, sales trainer and coach, Bill Caskey talks with James Mayhew about what it takes to exceed at sales in 2023.Bill Caskey went from hating sales and thinking about getting out of it – to becoming a sales author, trainer and coach helping thousands of people worldwide master world-class skills and achieve world-class results. Discussion Points:Bill's personal journey and his early struggles as a sales professional - even considering getting out of salesWhat most sales training is and why it's ineffective Getting to know yo...
2023-08-1536 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityLeading Excellent Trainings, Workshops & MeetingsWe've all sat through trainings, workshops and more meetings than we care to remember that didn't deliver. Let's be real... some of them sucked. If you're an executive, director, manager – or a consultant, coach or trainer – this episode is for you.James lays out the importance of "setting the table" for a successful event, especially when it comes to the good ideas and 'light bulb' moments during a group activity. Don't let a thousand good ideas vaporize into thin air the moment your training ends.****Confidence Covered By Humility is a...
2023-08-1008 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityDon't Make This HUGE Mistake With Employee Engagement; Learn From My MistakeI was wrong about employee engagement. I screwed it up and I don't want you to make the same mistake...Engagement is not how much people love their job.So what is it, then? In Episode 16, culture development expert, James Mayhew lays out 3 requirements that drive employee engagement.****Confidence Covered By Humility is a podcast by James Mayhew for anyone who wants to lead their business, their team and their home with humble confidence.Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrmayhew/...
2023-08-1004 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityThe Problem With Your Core Values That You May Not KnowIf your company has core values, and many do, you might be completely missing one of the biggest problems with them...In Episode 15, James Mayhew recalls a conversation with one of the team leaders."I don't know how to get my guys to 'think big and make it happen.'"With one question, Cody helped James see a major gap with their company's core values... How do we get people thinking and applying core values in the day-to-day responsibilities. ****Confidence Covered By Humility is a podcast by James Mayhew...
2023-08-1007 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityThe Power of Surrender: "Steal My Show" with Alisha LoyThere's Power In Surrender.After multiple medical crises, Alisha Loy became a gladiator and champion for those in the throes of battle with illness. Through surrender Alisha has found a light and love, seeking to ignite the spirit of others. In her brokenness, she has found wholeness through servantship and connection, with the simple humility of “Steal my Show.”Discussion Points:Alisha's near-death experienceThe loss of her son, TrippOvercoming grief and finding purposeHow surrender led to finding "light and love"Becoming whole through brokennessAlisha Loy's BioIn May 20...
2023-07-1846 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityIncrease Employee Engagement Through ConversationsIf you want to improve your company culture and boost your employee engagement, there are three Foundational Conversations that managers need to implement on a consistent basis:The Expectations ConversationThe Priorities ConversationThe Performance ConversationWhen people have clarity, they know exactly:What they’re doing,Why they’re doing it,Which things are a priority, andHow they’re doing.This gives your employees the confidence to do their best work and contributes to the metrics that are so important in business. Don't miss this: when people are unsure about what to do, th...
2023-07-1707 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityGoing to a Job VS Going to Work – America's Chief Culture Officer, James MayhewI'm curious… Are you going to a job today? Or, are you going to work?Even though we use those words interchangeably, there’s actually a significant difference between the two.And that’s the topic for this episode of Confidence Covered by Humility.James' Key Coaching Points Understand how your Christian faith impacts your work Your work is important to God Your faith gives you confidence in your abilities Faith gives your work greater purpose and meaning Your faith shapes your work by keeping you humble and honestConfidence Covere...
2023-07-0709 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityWhen You DON'T KNOW What You DON'T KNOWThere's the old saying, ignorance is bliss. But in business, being ignorant is never blissful. In fact, it's stressful, reckless and makes you vulnerable.In this edition of the Iron Sharpens Iron segments, James breaks down 5 ways that you can work to reduce your vulnerabilities around the things that you don't know that you don't know and avoid the pain and potential harm they could do.The Setup:You know the things you know. You also know about the things that you don't know;But, you are blind...
2023-06-2815 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityFinding Joy, Meaning and Purpose Through Cancer, Featuring Melissa WhiteThere will be a time when all of us are faced with the reality that we aren’t going to live forever.When you’re young, active and healthy, you don’t expect to hear that you have a disease, especially cancer.But that’s exactly what today’s guest has been dealing with.I invited Melissa to share her journey with you today for this reason.Her courage, bravery and determination are amazing, but she told me how she discovered something new.Something that had changed her entire outlook.
2023-06-2038 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityHow To Stop Being So Hurried All The TimeHurriedness is one of the biggest - if not the biggest threat to our joy, our fulfillment and our success in life.We need to address this issue because for some reason here in America, we celebrate movement over results.We seem to have forgotten that going faster does not lead to getting more things done.We compare who had a busier weekend.How many places we serve or volunteer at.How many activities our kids are in.And being hurried and rushed just makes us look...
2023-06-0813 min
The Quantum Leopard PodcastEpisode 4: Tom MayhewAbsolute wonder Tom Mayhew talks with host & MC James Ross about the difficulties of being a working class comic in the UK, the graft involved in the gig economy and exactly what he'd do for a JustEat commercial.
CW: description of instances of biphobia, mention of bodily fluids in a bread aisle
Tickets for Tom's 2023 Edinburgh Show This Time Next Year We'll Be Millionaires! are on sale now HERE, the second series of his Radio 4 show Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum is available HERE and all of his other links are HERE!
If y...
2023-06-0152 minThe Quantum Leopard PodcastEpisode 4: Tom MayhewAbsolute wonder Tom Mayhew talks with host & MC James Ross about the difficulties of being a working class comic in the UK, the graft involved in the gig economy and exactly what he'd do for a JustEat commercial.
CW: description of instances of biphobia, mention of bodily fluids in a bread aisle
Tickets for Tom's 2023 Edinburgh Show This Time Next Year We'll Be Millionaires! are on sale now HERE, the second series of his Radio 4 show Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum is available HERE and all of his other links are HERE!
If y...
2023-06-0152 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityThe Humility of WaitingOur problem with waiting has less to do with time... and a LOT more to do with our need for control. David Condry, Lead Pastor of Blessed Hope Community Church joins James to discuss the challenge of "waiting".Talking Points:• Waiting makes us feel like we're wasting time and/or missing opportunities.• Waiting is a positive thing• Waiting is not in activity• What "running to keep up with Jesus" means and how we might misinterpret itPsalm 27 is the featured...
2023-05-2336 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityUnderstanding Meekness (Power Under Control)"Everyone here, everyone on this earth has a light that's buried inside of them. And it's our goal to get back to that child that we once were, that had goals, dreams, aspirations before the world destroyed our our vision, and put that fear of failure on us."– Jacob Brown, Transformational SpeakerIn this edition of 'Iron Sharpens Iron', James highlights 3 life lessons from his interview with Jacob Brown.1. In order to #failforward, you first have to try.Jacob’s platform is “fail forward.” It’s the concept that when you fail, you’...
2023-05-1607 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityPower Under Control – Transformational Speaker, Jacob BrownTransformational Speaker, Jacob Brown joins the podcast to discuss what it means to have 'power under control'.Show Notes • What does it mean to "fail forward"• Fear and Imposter Syndrome• I believe in you• Becoming a Transformational Speaker• The Hero's Journey• What it means to hit 'rock bottom'• The story of the Golden Buddha• Faith• Meek: power under control• Leadership lessons• Speak what you seek until you see what you've saidConnect with JacobJacob's We...
2023-05-0950 minConfidence Covered By Humility8 Ways Leaders Fail to be ApproachableIt was the summer of 1990 and I was 19. I was standing on a long stretch of straight road in rural Iowa as part of a survey crew where we were marking a road to be resurfaced.It was the first day helping this crew, a nice departure from doing other entry level jobs for the Secondary Roads department.Carl was my boss and he was walking briskly straight towards me and he was furious.As he got within 20 feet or so he started shouting, Quit screwing around! Pay attention! Get your head out...
2023-05-0210 minConfidence Covered By HumilityYou Are Precious & Honored : Faith In 5Learn more about Christianity here:https://questions.orgAsk your hard questions about Jesus, God and what it all means here:https://billygraham.org/answersConfidence Covered By Humility is a podcast by James Mayhew for anyone who wants to lead their business, their team and their home with humble confidence.Connect with James on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrmayhew/High Performance Workplace Culture Video Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBGgrjEdy18&list=PL...
2023-04-2507 minConfidence Covered By HumilityAllow Yourself To Be A Beginner: Iron Sharpens IronHave you ever felt stuck or put something off because you didn’t think you were ready?That’s what I want to talk about with you today, because there are many of us who struggle with achieving a challenging goal we’ve set for ourselves, or launching a new venture, or chasing down that big dream. On episode 2, I spoke with Jarrett Samuels who is the founder of The Pursuit of Manliness, and he dropped some of the best wisdom you’ll hear about what it means to lead with a confidence that’s covered by...
2023-04-1809 min
Confidence Covered By HumilityHow To Lead With Humble Confidence - An Interview with Jarrett SamuelsWhat does it mean to have a humble confidence? Jarrett Samuels, creator of The Pursuit of Manliness, joins James R. Mayhew to discuss the concept of confidence covered by humility.Connect with Jarrett at ThePursuitofManliness.com for more information about upcoming events, his YouTube channel and Podcast.Discussion Points:What humble confidence looks likeWhat it means to be humbleStep into your giftsFalse humility and passive-aggressivenessConfidence covered by humility in businessConfidence covered by humility as a husbandConfidence covered by humility as a fatherConfidence covered by humility as a friendConfidence Covered By Humility...
2023-04-1152 minConfidence Covered By HumilityTwo Mistakes New Leaders Can't Afford To Make (But Make Them Anyway)Connect with James on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrmayhew/High Performance Workplace Culture Video Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBGgr...Websitehttps://jamesmayhew.comThe first Tuesday of each month is a series I’m calling the Coach’s Corner. I have the honor to be with some high caliber, high performing people daily and there are frequent takeaways I want to share with you because that’s how we learn.So on the Coach’s Corner, I’ll talk about a challeng...
2023-04-0408 minConfidence Covered By HumilityTRAILER: Confidence Covered By HumilityI know exactly where I was when I first heard the phrase, confidence covered by humility.I was on I380 driving through Cedar Rapids, Iowa and talking with my good friend, Jarrett Samuels.He was telling me about a situation he was going through while developing his passion project, The Pursuit of Manliness when I first heard those words.All I remember thinking at that moment was wow, that’s really good. And for the last 6 years those words have been etched in my mind and have found their way into my coaching an...
2023-04-0302 min
The Court Case Podcast#40 - Remembering Robin MayhewOur first every guest on the podcast, beloved musician, family man and friend, Robin Mayhew. Has passed away. James and Sweet Tee have are re-releasing his episode here, in hopes that more people will listen to his wonderful story.James talks to Robin about his life working with such musical acts as David Bowie and Lou Reed, his thoughts on the ever changing music and radio industry and their lives together. Take a listen and remember a great man who touched so many hearts.Support this show http://supporter.acast...
2021-10-0255 min