Stay at the Top S4E15. The eight pillars of sustainable performance with Ezio Mormile
Dec 1, 2025
Ezio Mormile, a keynote speaker and leadership coach, shares insights from his Corporate Athlete Program, which applies principles from elite sports to high-pressure business environments. He discusses the eight pillars of performance, highlighting the importance of energy management and tactical awareness. Ezio draws parallels between sport and corporate structures, explaining the value of routines and emotional intelligence. He also emphasizes self-leadership, the significance of purpose, and practical tools for maintaining clarity and resilience in challenging times.
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Treat People As Investable Talent
- Ezio frames talent as a "share price" you can develop with deliberate coaching and measurement.
- This mindset shifts leaders from hiring fixes to investing in long-term player growth.
Manage Energy Like A Core Skill
- Start by mapping and managing your energy cycles rather than reacting to crashes.
- Build routine rest, relaxation and recovery into workweeks like athletes do.
Make Job Skills Measurable
- Translate sport's specificity into roles by defining the few measurable skills that make someone excellent.
- Clear technical standards let you observe, measure and improve performance like coaches do.
