What I Meant to Say

The Intersection of Movement & Your Mindset with Taylor Thomas


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Key Points & Memorable Quotes - 

“Holding that athletic identity very tightly and then holding the expectations around it loosely.” 6:42

“Your hundred percent kinda looks different on different days.” - Wendy @ 10:07

“If how we are engaged in our athletic pursuits or our athletic identity isn’t adding value to our lives on a daily basis, then we have to reassess.” 11:25

“Performance at all costs actually isn’t adding value.” 11:44

“On any given day, it actually fills my cup versus drains it.” 15:52

“If I’m the smartest person in the room, I haven’t done a good enough job surrounding myself with the right people.” 23:52

“I want to build positions around people.” 29:00

“It starts with the organization understanding what is a culture that is actually in alignment with the leadership.” 35:09

“There’s a difference between leadership and management.” 39:43

“It’s a leader’s job to ultimately be that support network and to mold that failure into opportunity for growth.” 42:32

“Movement leads to movement.” 47:48

“Intensity isn’t what equates to being productive or successful.” 55:57

Guest Bio - Taylor Thomas is an entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, writer, and speaker. He's a passionate advocate for consistent movement, building impactful businesses, and putting relationships first in all areas of life. 

Show Notes - 

0:00 - Coming Up on ‘What I Meant to Say’

0:24 - Welcome to Taylor

0:50 - Intersection of Movement & Mindset

3:26 - Endurance Sport Background

6:27 - Tips for the Aging Athlete

10:42 - Learned Experience into Coaching & Business

15:20 - What is Your Definition of ‘Adding Value’?

20:34 - Movement & Self-Awareness

21:02 - The Role that Movement Plays in the Evolution of Thought Patterns

25:37 - Leadership Characteristics

28:32 - Application of These Principles in Your Everyday Business

29:55 - Do You Use Personality Tests or Metrics?

33:30 - Integration of Meaning & Purpose in Team Culture

39:10 - How to Use These Philosophies in Parenting

46:33 - Advice to Start Moving Again

54:22 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self

1:00:09 - Where Can People Connect with You?

1:01:22 - Thank You & Closing

Links & Where to Find Taylor - 

IG - https://www.instagram.com/taylor.j.thomas/

Founder of http://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/

Co-Founder of https://www.impactinitiative.network/

15-Day Free Trial of Impact Initiative Leadership Training - https://www.impactinitiative.network/services-1

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