Welcome to another engaging episode! Today’s guest is a cycling expert and endurance athlete with a deep passion for resilience and personal growth. Introducing Saul Yeaton, Co-owner of Blue Ridge Bicycle Tours. Saul joins host Gregory McDonough to discuss his journey in mastering mental endurance, drawing on lessons learned from competitive cycling to apply in both career and life. He also shares valuable insights on balancing data-driven metrics with hands-on experience, the power of creating focused, distraction-free spaces for personal development, and the impact of effective coaching to unlock potential in others.

Takeaways:

• Cultivate Resilience and Learn from Setbacks. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Share personal stories of overcoming adversity to inspire your teams.
• Balance Analytics with Practical Experience. Use tools like power metrics and analytics to inform strategies but prioritize direct experience and instinctive decision-making.
• Create Distraction-Free Environments. Design retreats or focused work sessions where team members can step away from daily interruptions, fostering creativity and long-term thinking.
• Understand and Adapt to Client Needs. Ask insightful questions to truly understand the needs of your clients or team. Tailor your approach to fit their specific requirements and expectations.
• Provide Immediate and Constructive Feedback. Encourage continuous improvement by giving timely and constructive feedback. Recognize and celebrate small wins, which can lead to larger achievements.
• Promote Learning and Development. Invest in professional development opportunities for your team. Encourage them to pursue passions that can enhance their skill sets and contribute to the organization’s goals.

Quote of the Show:

• "The hardest thing about serving well is being able to assess with the right questions." - Saul Yeaton

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saulyeaton/ 
• Company website: https://www.elderresearch.com/  

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