In this episode, Keaton Turner explores Nick Saban's philosophy on building high-functioning teams, balancing personal and company growth, and strategies for when growth is imbalanced. He discusses the impact of mediocrity on high achievers, the importance of timing in employee transitions, and the role of KPIs and dashboards. Keaton also emphasizes trusting gut feelings in leadership, effective communication, and accountability. The episode concludes with a listener hotline, industry updates, and a message from sponsor Five Forty Build.

(0:00) Nick Saban's philosophy and Keaton's reflections

(3:52) Building and managing high-functioning teams

(10:09) Personal vs. Company growth

(14:19) Options when growth is imbalanced

(20:33) The effect of mediocrity on achievers

(27:52) Business growth and team dynamics

(32:21) Timing of employee transitions

(34:26) Assessing performance with KPIs and dashboards

(38:23) Trusting gut feelings in leadership

(41:42) Enhancing communication and accountability

(45:46) Comparing high achievers to mediocre performers

(48:17) Managing growth disparities

(49:54) Listener hotline and industry updates

(50:39) Sponsor: Five Forty Build