200 – Partner Mindset Mastery: Celebrating 200 Episodes with Michael Gervais

Dr. Mike Gervais Join Ultimate Guide to Partnering®

Welcome to a milestone episode of the "Ultimate Guide to Partnering" podcast! I can hardly believe it's our 200th episode. To mark this special occasion, we're diving into a foundational principle of partnership that we believe is often overlooked but incredibly vital. At Ultimate Partner, we emphasize the importance of cultivating the right mindset, be it a growth mindset, an infinite mindset, or a partnership mindset. This mindset is the key to unlocking the full potential of partnership leaders and achieving their greatest results. We're passionate about this topic, and we're thrilled to explore it further today.

In this episode, we have a remarkable guest with us, Mike Gervais. He's not only a dear friend but also a high-performance leader and coach, known for working with CEOs, Olympic athletes, and individuals from diverse backgrounds to help them reach their peak potential. Mike is the host of the Finding Mastery Podcast and also the author of a compelling new book, "The First Rule of Mastery." This marks his fourth appearance on "Ultimate Guide to Partnering," and we're diving deep into his book's principles and how they can empower you to achieve your greatest results.

So, sit back, relax, and get ready to absorb insights from Mike Gervais as we celebrate our 200th episode of "Ultimate Guide to Partnering."

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What You'll Learn?

* Mindset and partnership principles for success.0:00

* Overcoming fear of others' opinions in personal and professional growth.2:11

* Dr. Michael Gervais wrote his book "The First Rule of Mastery" to explore the science of excellence and the importance of being at home with oneself, even in set environments.

* Dr. Gervais struggled with conforming and shapeshifting to fit in with others' expectations, which limited his freedom and potential for success.

* Dr. Michael Gervais discusses the cost of excessive worry about others' opinions, which hinders potential and shows up in benign ways in organizations.

* Dr. Michael Gervais argues that people's desire for acceptance and approval from others can lead to living life on other people's terms, rather than one's own.

* He believes this can result in a lack of self-confidence and potential, as well as a fear of rejection that can hinder organizational potential.

* Overcoming fear of others' opinions in leadership roles.9:43

* The importance of psychology in leadership and decision-making, recognizing that personal emotions and thoughts can impact organizational success.

* Dr. Michael Gervais emphasizes the role of psychology in unlocking potential within individuals and organizations, highlighting the need for self-awareness and different choices to make progress.

* Dr. Gervais highlights the pressure to succeed in organizational settings, particularly for early career professionals, and how this pressure can lead to playing it small and not reaching one's potential.

* Dr. Gervais offers advice for partner leaders dealing with fear of other people's opinions, suggesting they prioritize their own potential and well-being over ext...