The Thoughtful Entrepreneur 1722 – Improving Performance with Paul Teasdale
Nov 8, 2023
16:57
In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Podcast Host, Speaker & Business Coach Paul Teasdale.
Paul's work is as unique as his background. He takes insights from his experience in high-performance teams, specifically in Formula 1, and makes them accessible to leaders and teams looking to improve their performance.
His approach is multi-tiered, starting with speaking engagements to introduce insights from Formula 1, followed by facilitation and workshops to help organizations apply those insights to their situations.
Paul's interest in Formula 1 goes beyond the typical fan's perspective. He appreciates the high-performance aspect of the sport and enjoys watching the nuances and behind-the-scenes details.
These give him a different perspective on the commentary and strategies, and he believes that good commentating doesn't always align with the reality of the situation.
Paul speaks for a variety of organizations, covering a range of topics. His unique blend of experience and insights from Formula 1 make him a sought-after speaker and facilitator. His work is all about helping organizations improve their performance through data-driven decision-making and the application of high-performance team methodologies.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Introduction of Paul Teasdale and his work in high-performance teams, specifically in Formula 1
- Paul's multi-tiered approach to helping organizations improve their performance
- Paul's background in operations management, consulting, banking, and Formula 1
- The importance of data-driven decision making in Formula 1 and how Paul helps organizations apply that approach
- Paul's interest in Formula 1 and his perspective on the sport as a non-fanatic
- Comparisons between sausage making and the fast-moving consumer goods industry in terms of measuring performance
- The importance of measuring the right things to drive desired behaviors and results
- Examples of how measuring the wrong things can lead to poor behaviors in industries like banking