Performance Psychologist Jim Loehr says: Know your stress limit so you don’t come apart
Jul 19, 2023
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Performance psychologist Jim Loehr discusses building healthy teams by listening to your inner coach, resetting energy, and promoting oxytocin flow. He emphasizes the importance of mental strength in sports and fostering connection in leadership for optimal performance.
Lessons in leadership from sports experiences, not skill level, shape Fortune 500 executives' success in corporate roles.
Human Performance Institute focuses on holistic performance optimization without compromising health and happiness.
Oxytocin, the 'love hormone,' plays a crucial role in reducing stress levels and enhancing team performance by fostering trust and connections.
Deep dives
Lessons in Leadership Learned from Sports
Fortune 500 executives interviewed on the podcast share that their lessons in leadership stem from their experiences in high school and collegiate sports teams, irrespective of their skill level or athletic achievements. The value of teamwork and the enduring impact of these lessons on their leadership roles in the corporate world are highlighted.
Creating a Health-Based High-Performance Institute
Dr. Jim Lair, co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, discusses the institute's focus on optimizing performance in a holistic manner without compromising health and happiness. By working with top performers from various fields, including athletes and executives, the institute emphasizes enhancing overall well-being to elevate performance levels.
The Role of Oxytocin in Performance Enhancement
The importance of oxytocin, known as the 'love hormone,' in reducing stress levels and enhancing performance is emphasized. Dr. Lair explains how fostering connections and trust among team members can elevate performance by reducing anxiety and fostering a positive environment.
The Power of Storytelling and Self-Coaching
Dr. Lair delves into the significance of storytelling in shaping one's perception and destiny. He emphasizes the power of self-coaching and inner dialogue in building confidence, resilience, and guiding individuals towards success by crafting positive narratives and self-feedback.
Team Building and Purpose-Driven Leadership
The podcast highlights the importance of fostering a cohesive team driven by a noble purpose rather than individual achievements. Dr. Lair stresses the significance of caring for team members, encouraging growth, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued, ultimately leading to collective success.
Ep. 152: Baseball and tennis shaped this co-founder of the Human Performance Institute. In the episode and BONUS RESOURCE Jim shares his philosophy and practical approaches to building healthy and high-performance teams, including:
Listening to the most important coach no one hears but you.
How to reset your energy to be fully present and positive at work and at home.
Keeping that engagement-promoting hormone oxytocin flowing through your team.
If these lessons resonated with you, connect with me and my team at maxwellleadership.com/don and together we can next-level your company culture!
Special thanks to Cade Stransky and Daniel Madden for making this episode possible.
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