EIL28: Building Unshakeable Confidence with Paul Epstein
10/05/23 • 27 min
Discover how to build unshakable confidence and make better decisions faster with leadership expert Paul Epstein.
In this podcast episode, Paul shares his journey from the sports world to becoming a leadership coach.
Learn how to prioritize standards over goals, develop a mindset of confidence and humility, and use the head-heart-hands equation to make effective decisions.
Don't miss out on Paul's free confidence quiz to assess and improve your own confidence levels. Visit https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/confidence-quiz for more information.
What You’ll Learn From This Episode:
- Discover the difference between being goal-driven and being standards-driven, and how focusing on standards can lead to better results.
- Learn about the head-heart-hands equation for making better decisions faster, and how to navigate the yellow light of decision-making.
- Discover the impact of culture on decision-making and how creating a warm environment can lead to better outcomes.
- Understand the best ‘next practices’ to build confidence
"Confidence is our oxygen. Confidence is our fuel." - Paul Epstein
Topics Covered:
00:48 - Paul highlights his experience working with top performers in the sports world and how it translates to leadership in the front office.
03:25 - Paul shares how he coached his team at the San Francisco 49ers through the same process of self-discovery and personal transformation.
04:06 - Paul explains the concept of being driven by standards rather than goals and how it affects leaders.
07:41 - Dr. Katrina asks Paul Epstein what he would master in his life, and he responds with decision-making.
11:02 - Paul Epstein introduces the head, heart, hands equation for decision-making.
15:00 - Paul Epstein shares a real-life example of the negative impact of ignoring yellow lights in decision-making.
17:32 - Paul Epstein explains the importance of creating a warm culture and managing toxic behavior.
19:02 - Paul Epstein explains how his book, "Better Decisions Faster," creates a language for healthy decision-making conversations.
24:39 - Paul Epstein shares where people can find him and offers a confidence quiz as a gift to the audience.
Connect with Paul Epstein:
- Website: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/
- Quiz: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/confidence-quiz
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulepsteinspeaks/
More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/
Discover how to build unshakable confidence and make better decisions faster with leadership expert Paul Epstein.
In this podcast episode, Paul shares his journey from the sports world to becoming a leadership coach.
Learn how to prioritize standards over goals, develop a mindset of confidence and humility, and use the head-heart-hands equation to make effective decisions.
Don't miss out on Paul's free confidence quiz to assess and improve your own confidence levels. Visit https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/confidence-quiz for more information.
What You’ll Learn From This Episode:
- Discover the difference between being goal-driven and being standards-driven, and how focusing on standards can lead to better results.
- Learn about the head-heart-hands equation for making better decisions faster, and how to navigate the yellow light of decision-making.
- Discover the impact of culture on decision-making and how creating a warm environment can lead to better outcomes.
- Understand the best ‘next practices’ to build confidence
"Confidence is our oxygen. Confidence is our fuel." - Paul Epstein
Topics Covered:
00:48 - Paul highlights his experience working with top performers in the sports world and how it translates to leadership in the front office.
03:25 - Paul shares how he coached his team at the San Francisco 49ers through the same process of self-discovery and personal transformation.
04:06 - Paul explains the concept of being driven by standards rather than goals and how it affects leaders.
07:41 - Dr. Katrina asks Paul Epstein what he would master in his life, and he responds with decision-making.
11:02 - Paul Epstein introduces the head, heart, hands equation for decision-making.
15:00 - Paul Epstein shares a real-life example of the negative impact of ignoring yellow lights in decision-making.
17:32 - Paul Epstein explains the importance of creating a warm culture and managing toxic behavior.
19:02 - Paul Epstein explains how his book, "Better Decisions Faster," creates a language for healthy decision-making conversations.
24:39 - Paul Epstein shares where people can find him and offers a confidence quiz as a gift to the audience.
Connect with Paul Epstein:
- Website: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/
- Quiz: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/confidence-quiz
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulepsteinspeaks/
More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/
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EIL27: Strategies for Building and Leading Successful Teams with Thomas Keil
Are you struggling to build a high-performing leadership team?
Thomas Keil, D.SC., an expert on teams, shares valuable insights on creating and managing successful leadership teams. Heis a professor at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, where he teaches strategy and international management, and a partner at The Next Advisors.
In this episode, Thomas Keil reveals that CEOs cannot achieve success without a strong team behind them. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how top-performing CEOs build teams that drive their agenda and lead their companies to success. Keil also highlights that there is no single recipe for a high-performing team, as different approaches can be equally effective.
Take action now and listen to the Excellent International Leadership Podcast episode featuring Thomas Keil. Your journey towards building a high-performing team starts here.
What You’ll Learn From this Episode
- Learn the importance of building a strong team behind a CEO for success.
- Find out how to identify toxic behavior within a team and take appropriate action.
- Understand the impact of culture on leadership team dynamics and decision-making processes.
“...when you talk to CEOs and when you look a little bit more closely, what you really see is that that individual can do in the end nothing without a strong team behind him or her." - Thomas Keil
Topics Covered
02:08 - Learn why leadership teams are crucial and how they can be created to drive organizational success.
03:17 - Explore the different recipes for building a top-performing team and find the approach that suits your organization best.
04:52 - Uncover the power of collaboration and competition in creating a strong and balanced team.
11:19 - Identify toxic behavior within a team and learn how to address it to maintain a healthy and productive environment.
14:47 - Discover strategies to keep your leadership team relevant and continuously evolving.
16:58 - Recognize the importance of refreshing your team over time to avoid stagnation and maintain innovation.
18:29 - Gain insights into the dynamics of leadership teams and how decision-making processes can vary across cultures.
20:44 - Connect with Thomas Keil on LinkedIn and explore his book, "The Next Leadership Team," for further guidance on building high-performing teams.
Connect with Thomas Keil:More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/
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EIL29: How to Build Start-ups with a Global Footprint with Peter Ohnemus,CEO of Dacadoo
Are you interested in how to build start-ups with a global footprint?
Get ready to be inspired and gain valuable insights from our guest, Peter Ohnemus, a successful entrepreneur and leader in the industry.
In this episode, Peter shares his outstanding career journey, starting from the chemical industry to founding multiple successful companies in the technology and healthcare sectors. He discusses his passion for health and how he believes it is one of the most important issues in the world. With his expertise in digital health, Peter provides a glimpse into the future of healthcare and how technology, such as generative AI and machine learning, will revolutionize the industry.
Discover how Peter's company, DACADOO, is transforming the way we approach health by creating an integrated view of an individual's well-being.
Learn about their innovative health scoring system, which assigns a number from one to a thousand, allowing individuals to easily track and understand their health status.
Imagine having a personal lifestyle navigator that guides you towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a global leader in the healthcare and technology sectors.
Tune in to the Excellent International Leadership Podcast and listen to the full episode with Peter Onimus.
Take the first step towards a healthier future and unlock the potential of digital health.
What You'll Learn From This Episode.
- Gain insights into the global leadership landscape and the challenges faced by leaders in the digital age.
- Understand the potential impact of AI and generative language models like ChatGPT on various industries, including healthcare and insurance.
- Learn Peter’s motivation behind building startups
“In digital health, over the next five years, we will see generative AI or machine learning have a major impact on medicine." - Peter Ohnemus
Topics Covered
00:12 - Peter's 25-Year Business Journey, Katrina asks Peter about his business journey over the last 25 years. Peter shares his background, starting in the chemical industry and then transitioning into the world of computers and databases.
06:38 - The Future of Digital Life & Health, Peter discusses his perspective on the next generation of digital life and health. He highlights the potential impact of generative AI and machine learning on medicine and health outcomes. Peter emphasizes the importance of health and the convergence of chemistry, biology, and computing power.
10:05 - ChatGPT's Influence on the Economy, Katrina asks Peter about the impact of ChatGPT on the overall economy and the challenges it presents in the healthcare industry. Peter acknowledges the power of ChatGPT as a language model but raises concerns about the accuracy of generated information. He also discusses the need for cost-effective and privacy-conscious implementation and raises questions about intellectual property protection.
18:02 - Market Correction Insights for Digital Start-Ups, Peter shares his insights on the current market correction for digital startups. He believes that while the correction has been challenging, it also presents investment opportunities. Peter mentions the availability of significant capital in venture capital funds and suggests that investing during market corrections can lead to higher returns.
20:51 - Peter's Motivation for Building Five Companies, Katrina asks Peter about his motivation for building five different companies. Peter attributes his drive to curiosity, a desire to make a difference, and a willingness to go the extra mile. He shares examples of overcoming skepticism and proving his capabilities in various industries, including digital health.
Connect with Peter Ohnemus
- Website: https://www.dacadoo.com/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ohnemus-4489721b6/
More Impactful Episodes at https://mkbconseil.ch/eil-podcast/
Connect with Katrina Burrus:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.burrus
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/katrinaburrus?lang=en
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