Jiu Jitsu Changed My Life and Leadership | Jeremy Hass

About this episode

Jeremy Hass discusses how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and his diverse experiences have shaped his leadership philosophy and personal growth.

In this episode of the 40% Better Podcast, Jeremy Hass shares powerful insights from his leadership journey, shaped by his experiences in the military, startups, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Jeremy dives into the importance of resilience, risk-taking, and personal growth, explaining how embracing challenges can lead to long-term success in both life and business. He also discusses how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu transformed his mindset, teaching discipline, adaptability, and emotional resilience. The conversation explores how leaders can build strong teams, communicate effectively, and develop future leaders within their organizations. Jeremy also shares practical advice for navigating failure, pursuing meaningful work, and surrounding yourself with the right people. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why resilience is essential for leadership and business success How Brazilian Jiu Jitsu shapes mindset and discipline The importance of risk-taking in personal and professional growth How to build and mentor future leaders Why effective communication is critical in leadership roles How to overcome failure and learn from setbacks The value of emotional intelligence in leadership Why chasing…

People in this episode

Host: Bill

Guest: Jeremy Hass

Topics covered

• leadership
• resilience
• personal growth
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• team building
• effective communication
• emotional intelligence

Keywords

• leadership
• resilience
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• personal growth
• team building
• effective communication
• emotional intelligence
• risk-taking
• failure
• mentorship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, military, startups

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