The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades The Standard Is the Standard
Jun 4, 2025
Great leaders know that doing your best isn’t enough when striving for excellence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of setting high standards, pushing beyond mere acceptability. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their efforts and aim for true greatness. Personal accountability and cultural impact are key themes, showing how to redefine success in leadership.
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Best Isn't The Standard
- Doing your best isn't the true standard; the standard itself is what matters.
- Often, people claim to do their best but could push further if honest with themselves.
Tim Corbin's Rules vs Standards
- Tim Corbin, Vanderbilt baseball coach, said rules are for those who can't follow directions.
- Standards are for those aiming to do something special beyond just being acceptable.
Standards Define Excellence
- Rules set what is acceptable; standards set what is expected when pursuing excellence.
- High performers operate by standards, not just rules, to achieve greatness repeatedly.