The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

#508. The Counterintuitive Way to Lead (It's Not What You Think) & Why Being the Smartest Person in the Room Will Destroy Your Team with Steven Webster

Sep 13, 2024

Steven Webster, CEO & Founder of ASENSEI and a martial arts enthusiast, shares game-changing insights on leadership. He discusses how principles like 'shuhari' from martial arts can drive innovation in business. Dive into the importance of storytelling and asking 'beautiful questions' to foster team engagement. Webster also reveals the challenges of transitioning from startups to corporate environments, highlighting the need for alignment with company vision and the value of a cohesive team in achieving success.

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Quick takeaways

The principle of shuhari encourages leaders to respect foundational practices in martial arts and entrepreneurship while fostering innovation and adaptability.

Effective storytelling and asking imaginative questions enable leaders to inspire teams, attract talent, and create a compelling shared vision for success.

Deep dives

The Importance of Tradition and Innovation in Leadership

Tradition plays a crucial role in mastering any craft, including martial arts and entrepreneurship. A key concept discussed is shuhari, which emphasizes learning from established practices before innovating and transcending them. This approach fosters humility and curiosity, allowing leaders to respect foundational wisdom while adapting to new ideas. Embracing this philosophy can lead to a unique leadership style that encourages growth through inquisitive collaboration rather than arrogance.

Intro

2min

Martial Arts and Entrepreneurial Leadership

9min

The Power of Curiosity in Collaboration and Engagement

2min

Navigating the Transition from Startup Leadership to Corporate Integration

3min

Building Cohesive Teams for Success

6min

From martial artist to tech entrepreneurship, Steven Webster shares insights on leadership, innovation, and building successful teams. As the CEO & Founder of ASENSEI, Steven is pioneering movement recognition technology in connected health and fitness.

In this episode, you'll discover how traditional martial arts principles can be applied to modern business challenges and how to build high-performing teams in both sports and startups.

Learn:

How the martial arts principle of "shuhari" applies to entrepreneurship
The power of storytelling and asking "beautiful questions" in business
Keys to building successful teams and creating a shared vision
Lessons from transitioning between startup and corporate environments
The importance of being a "doer" in early-stage startups

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Quotable moments:

"I am a big believer in the importance of tradition, but not being stuck in it." - Steven Webster

"The best muscle to develop is the muscle of storytelling." - Steven Webster

"What if a machine could understand human movement? What would that unlock?" - Steven Webster

"Don't waste your time trying to hire people that don't align with the vision." - Steven Webster

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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