The Performance Trap Most Leaders Fall Into

About this episode

This episode discusses the concept of 'meta performance' and its implications for leadership and personal growth.

In this conversation with Brian Owen, we unpack why high performance isn’t the goal—and how “meta performance” changes everything. Brian discusses his extensive 30-year career in the field, offering insights into personal development and growth. This episode provides valuable coaching for leaders, focusing on achieving peak performance in all aspects of life. Most men think becoming a better leader means pushing harder, performing better, and staying ahead of everyone else. But what if that ...

People in this episode

Host: Don Ross

Guest: Brian Owen

Topics covered

• leadership
• performance
• personal development
• coaching
• self-improvement

Keywords

• leadership
• performance trap
• meta performance
• personal development
• coaching
• self-improvement
• growth

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