Warrior Mind Podcast

Over six years and going

strong!  With over 1M downloads from over

15 countries and 7 continents’…. this is the Warrior Mind Podcast.

In this episode of the

Warrior Mind Podcast I’m going to discuss what it takes to become a great

leader in life and business.  

Keys to Becoming a Great leader

Being a great leader isn’t all about the title or

responsibilities one is expected to take. But when we talk about a great leader,

some aspects come to our mind.

Ideally, not everyone qualifies to be a leader. There are

a certain set of qualities one is required to portray to maintain such a

position. So, what exactly are the necessary attributes that make one a great

leader?

Most often people would mention the common merits when

asked about the skills of a great leader. Some of these skills include the

commitment to the job, effective delegating skills, a positive attitude, brutal

honesty, and most importantly, the self-belief that you’ve what it takes when

it comes to good management.

However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t other qualities

that are more precise for a person looking to be a great leader. There are also

several aspects to take to consider when it comes to what makes a successful

leader. All these contribute towards making sure that the individual becomes a

responsible person who can lead effectively.

The

Specific Strength of a Great leader

When you visualize a great leader, there are some things

that come into your mind.

Well, apart from the traits we’ve mentioned previously.

There are just a few things that help in defining the person who can take a

charge. Perhaps these are sort of things you need to think about when you’re

aspiring to rise through the rank all along to the top.

Good Communication

Good governance goes hand in hand with having good

communication. It helps those in employment to understand exactly the purpose

of task you’re delegating to them.

The goals one should set need to be clear because

performance will directly reflect back to you. So how should one go about this?

Well, speak clearly when you’re talking to someone. If you’re writing a

message, ensure it isn’t vague.

Social Skills

A leader is a person who regularly meets with the

strangers to discuss business and also talk to employees about their task and

work performance. Therefore, this means that social skills shouldn’t come as a

surprise since it’s a crucial thing they need to adopt.

But, You don’t necessarily need to be a social person,

only in situations that warrant it.

Listening Skills

Effective communication is when a person not only speak

clearly but also listen carefully. A great leader speaks confidently about the

product of business entitled to them. But that’s not enough, they should be

able to listen to others as well.

Regardless of their own workers or other company’s

employee, a great leader listen to any suggestions or problems affecting other

people.

Teamwork

A great leader needs to lead the entire team as an

example of achieving success. Generally, leading a group of people may be that

easy, so it’s essential to organize an effective team and work together as

people with a common goal.

However,

Over six years and going

strong!  With over 1M downloads from over

15 countries and 7 continents’…. this is the Warrior Mind Podcast.

In this episode of the

Warrior Mind Podcast I’m going to review 21 mental strength questions for peak

performance.

Mental

Strength Questions for Peak Performance

To understand if and how well you make use of mental

strength skills (in your select sport), you need to start by assessing and

evaluating how well you use those skills that are applied most often by elite

level athletes.

So…are you up to it?

Are you ready to evaluate your mental skills and

abilities?

Sure you are!

The following questions are adapted from the mental skills inventory and will begin to help you assess your use of the mental strength skills that have been found to enhance performance in elite athletes.

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Energy

Management

Elite athletes use various mental skills and strategies

to manage their physical and mental energy. 

This requires using strategies for relaxation – to calm your body down,

and activation – to get your body fired up.

* Are

you able to increase your energy when feeling lethargic or flat?* Do

you effectively psych yourself up to get ready to practice or competition?* Are

you able to relax efficiently if you get too nervous?

Visualization

This skill was discussed in detail in a previous

post.  Visualization involves creating or

re-creating a full sensory (see, hear, feel, smell and taste) athletic

experience in your mind for the purpose of athletic performance enhancement.

* Do

you imagine fully specific athletic skills and techniques in practice and or

competition before executing the desired skill?* Do

you mentally rehearse the “feel” of the performance?* Do

you “see” the rehearsal through your own eyes?

Goal Setting

This is

an imperative strategy for planning and tracking your athletic performance

level.  Both short-term and long-term

goals, as well as processes and outcome goals are important for maximizing your

personal performance.  Elite level

athletes set both types of goals in their training and competition.

* Do

you set long-term and short-term career or outcome goals?* Do

you set long-term and short-term process or personal performance goals?* Do

you evaluate your progress toward your goals on a consistent basis?

Self-Talk

Again, as discussed in an earlier post, this skill

relates to managing what you mentally (and verbally) say to yourself before,

during and after practice and competition to facilitate performance.

* Do

you talk positively to yourself before, during and after an event or practice?* Are

you your own best friend?* Do

you consciously manage and alter what you say to yourself in practice and

competition?

Emotional Control

Elite athletes are characterized by an ability to manage

their emotions effectively, before, during and after an event.

Over five years and going

strong!  With over 800,000 downloads from

over 12 countries and 7 continents’…. this is the Warrior Mind Podcast.

In this episode of the

Warrior Mind Podcast I’m going to discuss how simply changing one thing can

have a powerful effect on your life!

The

Power of Changing One Thing

Sometimes it seems like nothing works the way it should. If you’re a

human, you have probably hit that point where work is no fun, relationship is a

struggle and you don’t even feel comfortable in your body.

At times like these, changing your life can seem overwhelming. There’s

so much to do…where do you even start?

It’s quite simple, really…just change ONE thing.

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More on Changing One

Thing

Read a magazine article you would never typically even consider. Try a new type of restaurant. Take a different route to work. Any simple change of scenery can shift your perspective, and has the potential to drastically transform your life.

It’s like a ship at sea…if it changes course even

one degree, 100 miles later it’s in completely new waters.

Of course, the most profound shifts are the ones you

make on the inside. Annoyance can easily be turned into fascination.

Frustration can be flipped to become gratitude. Even anger can be transformed

if you simply turn it into a song.

You don’t have to tackle the whole enchilada, just

make one simple shift.

And the best part is…it’s all experimentation. If

you don’t like your new perspective, you can always go back to your old one.

What “one-degree” shift can YOU make TODAY?

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a more in-depth discussion about this topic request your Introductory

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Over five years and going

strong!  With over 800,000 downloads from

over 12 countries and 7 continents’…. this is the Warrior Mind Podcast.

In this episode of the Warrior Mind Podcast I’m going to share 5 powerful questions that can change your life.

5

Powerful Questions That Can Change Your Life

* What belief do hold about yourself that if

you didn’t believe it, you could get on with it?

* What do you want to believe about yourself

that you think would be hard to believe based on past experiences?

* Do you have any negative feelings attached to

a specific situation, person or event?

* Do you have a particular habit or behavior

that is triggered by something specific?

* Do you ever feel like one day you’ve decided

on an outcome and the next day or week you’re not sure?

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Gaining

Clarity on the 5 Powerful Questions

* What do you want?* Outcome vs goal* Outcome is simply something you want* Goal* SMARTER* State* Ambiguous

* Feeling* Can

have right now* For what purpose?* If I got this outcome what would it do for

me?* What stops me?* What

do I want instead?* What will happen if I get this outcome?* What won’t happen if I get this outcome?* What will happen if I don’t get this outcome?* What won’t happen if I don’t get this

outcome?

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a more in-depth discussion about this topic request your Introductory

Consultation.

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Did you know that most people don’t understand what is meant by ‘internal dialogue’? Put in simple terms, internal dialogue is a stream of thoughts. It’s that little voice you hear in your head that seems to comment on your life’s details whether it’s what you are subconsciously or consciously thinking of, or what is happening around you.

Being busy is something that has turned out to be a badge of honor these days. The society has gone the extent of glorifying busyness as among the things people should be proud of at large. Nowadays, relying on some simple questions like how we are doing is done easier than ever.

Your comfort zone is a behavioral space in which all your activities and behaviors match a specific routine. This pattern plays a vital role in minimizing stress and various risks. It also provides a sense of mental security too

Learning to harness your anger will also prolong your career. It is well documented that frustration, irritation and stress trigger the brain to release chemicals that cause high blood pressure, ulcers, heart disease and a weakened immune system. Over time your body wears out.

No might just be a two-letter word, but it can significantly impact your relationships. For those who say it too much, it can make other people develop a negative attitude towards them and isolate them.

We are all familiar with company vision statements. A vision statement of any firm is the dream that it wants to achieve. By reading this statement, you'll know the long-term goal of the business. For instance, Disney's vision statement is, "To make people Happy."