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The ONE Thing

428. The High Performance Zone with John ‘Gucci’ Foley

Nov 27, 2023
Former Blue Angels pilot John 'Gucci' Foley shares his high-performance mindset, the correlation between excelling in high-stakes environments and achieving success, and the importance of coaching. He emphasizes the significance of creating a culture of excellence, mindfulness, compassion, investing in struggling team members, and embracing the 'Glad to Be Here' mindset. The chapter also explores debriefing for bliss and the 'Glad to be You' mindset.
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Quick takeaways

  • Having a glad to be here mindset promotes gratitude, generosity, and kindness, fostering personal and team growth.
  • Creating a culture of excellence and care within organizations leads to trust, alignment, and empathy-based leadership.

Deep dives

The Power of the Glad to Be Here Mindset

John Gucci Foley emphasizes the importance of having a glad to be here mindset, which involves being grateful, generous, and kind. He highlights the value of living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment. One tactic he recommends is conducting glad to be here debriefs, both in teams and personally, to reflect on experiences and learn from them.

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