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Leaders often feel like they’re being watched. Because they are! 

Actions speak louder than words. 

If you are not getting the performance you are looking for out of your team, the first place you should look is in the mirror. 

In episode #149, Jay Powers shares how he handles the weight of leadership, manages stress, and builds trust within teams. 

Jay Powers has over 30 years of deliberate leadership development that includes 21 years of wartime service in Special Forces. Today, Jay is a Leadership Instructor helping build high performing teams and creating positive workplace cultures. 

Jay shares valuable insights from his past, emphasizing the importance of healthy habits like sleep, fitness, nutrition, maintaining relationships, and having a spiritual aspect to help with stress management.

Tune in to hear all about Jay’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[5:40] New manager mistakes

[16:25] How to build trust

[26:14] Improving stress management

[30:20] Importance of sleep

[31:45] Getting people out of panic mode

[37:50] The paradox of leadership

[42:20] Empowering people to a place of discomfort

[42:08] Parting words of advice

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