In this chaotic, noisy, and ever-changing world, it can be hard to decipher if someone is the ‘real deal’. You can usually tell within a few seconds if someone is being authentic, but can they lead? Can they make a difference? Can they make an impact?


Whether you are an entrepreneur, executive, athlete, or a leader committed to moving the needle in your business and life, there are a handful of skills you must cultivate in order to elevate your game and be the best you can be.


Listen in as JT shares insights on five critical skills of leadership professionals.


In this episode, we explore:

- Why doing the same thing over and over again could lead to excellent results

- How staying focused really translates to better performance (and how to do it)

- What it takes to cross the finish line (and why so many people don’t)

- Why mistakes might be miracles in a messy package (and how to leverage them)

- The power of collaboration, and why leaders rely on others to succeed

- and more


And be sure to get a complimentary copy of JT’s 52-week audio course, The Weekly Momentum Shift™ at http://www.FlyWithJT.com


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

5 Critical Skills of Leadership Professionals

High-performers, achievers and leaders of all types invariably experience he frustration of getting knocked off their mission from time to time. It happens, but it shouldn’t be a permanent thing; and if it happens too often, it can have lasting impact on your results.


How can we prevent getting derailed from our mission? And how can we avoid costly setbacks to stay on track to our goals?


Join JT for a discussion on how to filter out the chaos and distractions that lead to distraction, stagnation and frustration.


In this episode, we explore:

- What happens when we are faced with confusion and opposition to our objectives

- How to anticipate mistakes and sidestep them before they occur

- What the “center of gravity of decision-making” is (and how to use it)

- Why it is so important to clarify your vision and share it with others

- What the “how behind the why” is and how to define it

- How to use you “why” to accomplish your mission

- and more


And be sure to get a complimentary copy of JT’s 52-week audio course, The Weekly Momentum Shift™ at http://www.FlyWithJT.com


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

The 4-Point Assessment For Excellence

It’s more precious than diamonds. More valuable than gold. It can take a lifetime to earn…and seconds to lose. And when it comes to leadership—in business and life—it’s more important than money, time, or any other resource in the world.


We’re talking about trust. And if you understand how it’s earned and what it takes to keep it, you will be a leader with both influence and impact.


Join JT for a hard-hitting conversation on the five elements of trust, and four ways to earn (and keep) it.


In this episode, we explore:

- The difference between results and reputation, and the importance of both in leadership

- Why being understood and seeking to understand others is crucial to earning trust from others

- What your temperament and attitude says about your trustworthiness

- How authenticity plays into trust (and what you may be doing to sabotage it)

- Why taking responsibility for mistakes, blunders and miscues can revive lost trust

- What to do when trust is broken

- and more


And be sure to get access to JT’s 52-week high-performance audio course, The Weekly Momentum Shift™ at http://www.FlyWithJT.com


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

Trust: The Currency Of Leadership

What can you learn fromthe career of a bamboo farmer? Why must leaders in any field—from sports to business to public office and even growing a family—develop the power of patience?


Anyone can lose their temper.

Anyone can throw their weight around.

And anyone can allow their ego, anger and lack of self-control to go unchecked and be used as a way to illicit a response from others.


And unfortunately, that response can be mistaken for leadership…which it is not. Far from it.


But it takes a strong and disciplined person to remain in their power; to feel the frustration and let it pass. And just like a muscle, patience takes time and practice to develop.


Join JT for an in-depth discussion on how to develop (and grow) your patience as a leader. 

 

In this episode, we explore:

- Why it is imperative to stop comparing your results to others (and obsessing over where you “should be by now”) 

- Two questions you must ask in order to get past momentary frustration

- How practicing patience daily can bring huge benefits (and affect your results)

- What happens when you feel frustration…and let it flow through you like a river

- How to channel your frustrations into jet fuel for progress

- Why you should note improvement…and even regression..of your patience practice

- and more…


And be sure to get complimentary access JT’s 52-week strategy course, The Weekly Momentum Shift™ at www.FlyWithJT.com today


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

The Power of Patience And 5 Steps To Develop It

Motivation is overrated. In fact, people who rely on motivation memes/videos/soundbites in order to “get started” usually find themselves trapped in a never-ending loop of chasing a dopamine rush instead of pursuing their mission.


Look at any high-performer and you’ll likely see someone who has an internal drive, and an inner “spark” that keeps them moving through any challenge; one that stays hot long after the rush of inspiration wears off.


What is it about these people who can find a way to get themselves going every day, regardless of the situation or how they feel?

Are they special?

Are they born that way?

Do they possess something everyone else lacks?

Or can this “spark” be developed?


Join JT for a deep dive on how self-starters develop—and maintain—the drive for excellence. 

In this episode, we explore:

- Why all leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers MUST be self-starters

- Why the “hard start” is the key to setting the tone to a high-impact day…and life

- How high-performers become stronger through adversity (and how you can too)

- The myth of “ready” and how it stifles progress, creativity and results

- What the “early bird” knows (and what it ignores) and how to benefit from the same mindset

- The fallacy of willpower, why elite performers ignore it and what they develop instead

- and more…

And be sure to get complimentary access JT’s 52-week strategy course, The Weekly Momentum Shift™ at www.FlyWithJT.com today


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far. 

5 Habits of Self-Starters

Elevating your performance. Striving to be you best. Going after your most audacious goals and dreams…they are all great ambitions. But they pale in comparison to elevating others to do the same and achieve their own individual greatness...


Self leadership is a basic requirement for all Leaders and anyone serious about creating influence. Burt leading other high-performers requires Leaders to push beyond conventional leadership and be a living example of excellence and professionalism.


Join JT for a conversation on what strong leaders do to elevate high-performing teams to next-level performance. 

 

In this episode, we explore:

- How leaders see opportunities where most see “problems”

- Why people are compelled NOT by your words, but by your actions

- What it means to “focus on the destination, not the plane” (and how it affects leadership)

- The power of teaching, and how it can have an exponential impact on you team

- What happens to your ability to influence when you go “all in” and commit 100% to the mission

- How Apple Computers, Zappos and the Seattle Seahawks influence their industries by being “different”

- and more…


Apply these principles and you will begin to realize your full leadership potential!


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far. 

6 Leadership Principles For Leading High-Performing Teams

What does it take to be great at what you do? How many hours of work does it really take to become an ‘expert’? What if you could shorten that time, and get even better results in the process?


Believe it or not, expertise and high achievement isn’t just about putting in the time; it’s about putting in the right kind of effort with an emphasis on high-value execution, a discipline called Deliberate Practice.

With a profound hat tip to Dr. Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, listen in as JT peels back the curtain on the science of high achievement and what it takes to develop greatness through deliberate practice.


In this episode, we discuss:

- How honing in on one small aspect of your mission could exponentially increase performance

- Why focusing on “doing it better” is more effective than “being prefect”

- What happens when we apply full concentration and 100% attention on a single action

- Why focusing on what you didn’t do as well as you’d like can lead to improvement

- How to use feedback to calibrate and refine your execution

- and more


Plus, we examine Duckworth’s “cycle of skill development” and how to apply it to your business, career and life.


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

Deliberate Practice and The Science of High Achievement

By now, it should come as little surprise that top performers in any field rely upon and follow the guidance of great coaches. From athletes to executives and entrepreneurs, the greats rely on the counsel and wisdom of coaches to elevate their game.

With that said, it pays to take a buyer-beware approach to hiring a coach. And if you identify as a coach, you owe it to those who place their trust in you to live and breathe a certain ethos that goes above and beyond just delivering “results”.

It seems like everyone is a “coach” these days. And with the proliferation of online certification programs, anyone with a few thousand bucks can almost instantly buy the title of Coach.

But there is a key and important aspect that is missing with these types of programs: they fail to teach leadership.

And while the connection of leadership to coaching is misunderstood (especially in the age of quick-and-ready coaching certification programs), the fact of the matter is in order to be a great coach, a person must be a strong leader. Period.



Join JT for a deep-dive conversation on 8 key traits that world-class coaches share. In this episode, you will learn:
The difference between telling and teaching (and how great coaches know the difference)How to tell a professional coach from a charlatanThe importance of creating and sharing the vision, and why great coaches MUST do itWhy coaching is more than about “how”…it’s also about whoThe critical skill every coaching must have (and how to tell if they do)Why emphasizing “peak performance” may kill your resultsHow great coaches use humility to create lasting change in their clientsand more…


	Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

Undressing The Coaching Industry:  8 Traits of Great Coaches

As a high-achiever and leader, you likely wrestle with tackling the big tasks, making the tough decision and moving the mission forward. It can be daunting at times.


But just look to top-performing teams and individuals and you will notice a methodology to the way they approach their missions.


Regardless of how big the mission or competitive the arena, high-performers know they must trust a process to keep them on point and performing at their best.


With a hat tip to acclaimed author, Ryan Holiday, and his masterpiece tome The Obstacle Is The Way, we dissect that process and explore how to implement it in business and life in this week’s episode of The High-Altitude Mentorship Show™podcast.


Join us for this week’s episode we discuss:
Why preparation and hard work trump obsessing and stressing over outcomes How smashing big things in small pieces leads to better results2 things you must clarify before beginning any big project or missionWhy focusing on this “one” thing is a key shift you must make The power of presence and why being “right here, right now” can save the missionThe importance of focusing on “the finish”and more…


And remember, it’s not about doing “more” or being a superhero; it’s about doing what must be done right now, and doing it well.


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

The Process: How High-Performers Rise To Any Challenge

It's been said many times over on The High-Altitude Mentorship Show™ podcast that success is a team sport. And to that end, achieving optimal performance—be it individual or organizational performance—hinges on building and leaning on strong teams.


	Team performance is driven by strong leadership, and high-performing leaders know that the best teams respond to a special brand of leadership: Purpose-Driven Leadership


	From solo-preneurs to corporations to professional sports teams, purpose-driven leadership is a key component to high-performance in just about any field of endeavor.


	But what does “purpose-driven” mean, and how is it any different from any other style of leadership?


	To whom does this type of leadership apply, and who benefits from it the most?


	And really…why should anyone (especially you) care?


	Listen in as JT dissects the essential points of what it takes to develop and live driven-purpose leadership.


	In this episode, we discuss:

		What luxury car maker, Rolls Royce, can teach about earning “buy-in” from your team
		How entrepreneurs, corporations and sports teams leverage purpose-driven leadership
		Why your team must “feel” your vision before they see it in order to understand it
		How opening the door for someone else might lead to big things for you
		Why “walking the deck plates” will render the best ROI any leader can achieve
		What your teams know about you without you even telling them (and why you cannot hide it)
		and more…

	Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

	 

Developing Purpose-Driven Leadership

One of the most significant (if not misunderstood) mindsets a leader can implement is a mindset of abundance. Abundance…interesting concept but what does it truly mean?


While many “Thought leaders”, gurus, “coaches” profess the message of abundance, few live by it. And while the notion is inspiring, it means for more than having an overflowing back account or more than enough resources to spare.


Abundance is a way of being. And a way of leading.


Join JT for a conversation inspired by a John C Maxwell article on the role of abundance in leadership.

In this episode, we discuss:
How committing to your personal growth creates more abundanceWhy enabling others through frivolous “giving” does more harm than empowering them with skillsWho you should remember—and reward—when you succeed in your missionsWhy knowing your team and what they need is a game-changing leadership traitWhat building sand castles on the beach can teach you about abundanceand more…



Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

~JT

The Importance Of An Abundance Mindset In Leadership

Let’s face it: we all have things in life we’d rather avoid. Call it putting off the pain, delaying the dread or just flat-out procrastination, there comes a time in everyone’s life when we have to saddle up and get the job done.


And it’s especially true for High-Performers.


Whether it’s that tough workout at the crack of dawn, the big proposal to the ideal client or filing taxes, we can either choose to stagnate and stall out or face the music and dance.


But how do we attack those things we dread?

And how can we mange the daunting tasks better, and get them done more efficiently and with better results?


Join JT for a deep dive on how to attack your most dreaded missions with confidence and intensity in a way that leaves you with more time (and energy) to enjoy the best parts of your day.

In this episode, we deep dive into:

- The power of the “big picture” and how stepping back to see it might just save your bacon

- Why snap judgements and preconceived notions can sabotage your progress

- How smashing things to pieces might just accelerate your results

- What happens when you try to focus on too much at once (and ONE thing you should obsess over instead)

- and more…

Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

~JT

Breaking Dread: How To Take On A Daunting Task

There are lots of slick and sexy platitudes out there, like “Commitment To Excellence” and “Dedicated To Greatness”. And what book/course/seminar on achievement would be complete with the buzz words “next level” interspersed throughout the ad copy?


The reality is that excellence, greatness and mastery all come over time. And not just the passage of time, but the application of consistent, focused effort with a singular intention: steady improvement.


But what does it take to turn consistent action into measurable growth? And how can we apply ourselves to daily improvement in order to render the results (and the excellence/greatness/mastery that we are so obsessed with)?


Join JT for a discussion on how to create consistent and compounding success through the relentless commitment to improvement.


In this episode, we discuss:

- The danger of ‘perfect’ and what the “better” option is

- Why “overnight” success is a farce, and how incremental improvement trumps rapid growth

- How speed isn't always the best option (and why sustainability is more important)

- Why boosting your performances is great, but elevating your baseline is key  

- and more…

Remember: Results are great, but improvement is crucial to sustainable success.



Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

The Relentless Commitment To Improvement

Like it or not, fear is a part of life. Regardless of whether you're running a business, training for an athletic competition, putting your art out into the world for all to see or raising a family, fear is an ever-preset part of the human experience.


But fear is one of the most misunderstood factors in success.


Fear is important.


It can be a healthy part of the equation, and when utilized properly, can boost performance.


But no matter how you slice it, fear can make or break any achiever, regardless of talent or experience.


So how do high-performers leverage fear to elevate their game? And how do the best of the best use it to gain a competitive edge and win consistently?


Listen in as JT shares insights on how Naval Aviators function with fear and how you can implement a simple 4-step process to strike fear down.


In this episode, we discuss:

- How preparation trumps fear, and how you can efficiently plan your missions for success

- Why it’s crucial to talk through your fear with trusted advisors and team members

- What imperfect execution does to fear (and why perfection makes it worse)

- The power of “debriefing” your mission, and how it accelerates improvement in performance

- and more.


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

~JT

4-Steps To Striking Down Fear

I haven’t had a drop of alcohol in 30 days. No liquor, no wine, no mixed drinks, no beer (my preferred poison)…not even a blast of mouthwash.


I gave myself the challenge of abstaining for 30 days from something I love in order to learn a thing or two about someone I love: ME.

What can 30 days without alcohol teach about high performance strategy and success? Turns out it can teach plenty.

And in this episode of The High-Altitude Mentorship Show™ podcast, I break down what the last 30 days have been like, what I actually learned from it, and why I did it.


Listen in and learn:

- How taking the difficult path is key and essential for pushing through to new levels of performance

- Why saying no to a simple joy can lead to newfound strength in all ares of your life

- The myths of denying yourself comfort you may take for granted (and why you should)

- How keeping a journal is a tool to virtually guarantee your success during any challenge

- What you can learn about your own psychology from doing a challenge like this in private

- and more


Total confession: this has been one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. Seriously. And as happy as I am to go back to enjoying frosty microbrewed IPAs, I have a newfound appreciation for myself and the discipline it takes to see something like this trough to the end.


I highly encourage you to find your own challenge and undertake it.


It just might change your life.


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

~JT

What 30 Days With No Alcohol Taught Me About Success

No doubt about it, Uber is a force to be reckoned with. Whether you need a ride to the airport or a lift form the bar, a person in their own vehicle is a few keystrokes away on your smartphone. They’ll even deliver food to you.


But Uber is far more than a rideshare company or a technology firm; Uber is a disruptor. A tone-setting, global brand. And Uber also serves as a tremendous teacher of lessons in business, leadership and success.


Join JT for a deep-dive discussion on 8 takeaways from former startup founders and CEOs, and the lessons they’ve gleaned from helping build Uber into a $5 billion+ per year company.


In this episode, we explore:

- The power of focus, and how it impacts your business and results

- Why being aggressive means more than “going flat-out” 24/7

- How empowering people translates to organizational success

- When (and why) to admit when you have no clue what to do next

- the power of purpose and priorities in accomplishing your mission

- and much more…


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

Lessons From Working At Uber

If you’ve ever watched the hit TV show, “Shark Tank”, you’re likely familiar with the phrase.


It’s spoken by the investors when they’ve arrived at the conclusion that they don’t want to participate in a proposed business deal, and the direct simplicity of that phrase speaks volumes about he decision-making process that led up to it.


And believe it or not, you may have more in common with the Sharks than you realize.


If you are focused on and working toward a major goal (or goals), you know how demanding the journey can be. And as a leader, people come at you from all directions, asking for your time, energy, focus and even resources.


Whether you are a parent, an influencer, a decision-maker or leader of any type, at some point you have know when to say “I’m in”, and when to say, “I’m out.”


But what if you have that internal tug-of-war that pulls you in both directions? What if you feel the pressure to say “yes” more than you want to (or are even capable of) and know you must draw the line…no matter how unpopular it may be?


Join JT for an in-depth conversation about how to be selective about your commitments and how to make solid decisions about where you invest your time, energy and focus.


In this episode, we discuss:

- Why being clear about what you stand for (and against) is a critical tenet of leadership

- The importance of keeping the desired end in mind, and what happens if you don't

- The “plus and minus” of setting high standards (and how to do it effectively)

- What happens when you tell someone “no” (and how to prepare for the aftermath)

- How to honor your boundaries…even in the face of temptation

- and more


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

“And For That Reason, I’m Out”

It may seem like a weird combination—like bacon-infused ice cream, or Mariachi heavy metal music (more awesome than you might think)—but perhaps the greatest one-two punch in high-performance leadership is the combination of confidence and humility.


And they work together even better than you might imagine.


On the surface, it may sound strange, and perhaps that is because of the age-old misconceptions about the two virtues. On one hand, confidence is often misinterpreted as ego or arrogance, but nothing could be further from the truth. And on the other, being humble is sometimes confused for being meek or subservient. Again…lightyears from accurate.


So how do these two traits work together?

And how can they be used to elevate your leadership and performance in business and life?


Join JT for a deep-dive on the symbiotic relationship of confidence and humility, where we explore:

- The difference between true confidence and arrogance (and how ego is a mask of insecurity)

- Why authentic humility is a sign of confidence (and why too much humility is a success-killer)

- How collaboration and teamwork depend on a healthy balance of confidence and humility

- The “catch-and-release” method for receiving criticism and blunt feedback

- What confident, humble leaders focus on (instead of themselves)

- The limitation of passion (and a more effective trait all leaders should lean on instead)

 - and more...


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

Confidence Vs Humility…And Why You Need Both

Let’s face it: those goals you’ve set for yourself are a lot easier to dream about than they are to execute…especially if they are the big and challenging kind that push you to be your best.


Fact is, anything worth pursuing is a challenge, and it’s easy to be seduced into slacking off from time to time.


Whether it’s a fitness or nutrition goal, a business or financial target or a major career aspiration, if you want to achieve your best and BE your best, it requires developing strong self discipline.


And in this episode of The High-Altitude Mentorship Show™ JT takes you through a process of what it takes to build and maintain discipline every day.


In this episode, we discuss:

- How visualizing long-range outcomes reinforces discipline and quells temptation

- What the “Roger That” mentality is and why it strengthens self discipline

- Why the daily practice of intentional discomfort keeps you on track with your commitments

- Why doing “the hard stuff” early sets you up for success all day

- The role of focus and priorities in your DMO (and how they bolster discipline)



Plus, JT shares why you need “ABC goals, what they are and and how to set them.


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

~JT

Developing Unshakeable Self Discipline

What a world we live in…

Easy convenience at the push of a button.

Limitless options, customizable comfort, on-demand luxury.

Almost instant fulfillment of our every desire (it even includes free shipping).

And it it slowly killing us.


We live in a world of convenience and ease; a world that is making us miserable and soft. As humans we need adventure, we crave a little danger, and we hunger for a challenge to push ourselves in order to actualize our greatness.


And that all sounds great until the rubber meets the road, and we are stripped of our comfort and forced to confront our pain, our fear and our inner doubts.


But what if instead of numbing our pain, we embraced it?

What if instead of running from discomfort, we hunted it down?

And what if instead of avoiding the things we dread, we boldly stepped to them, going face-to-face with them…unflinching and ready to execute?


Join JT for a no-holds-barred discussion on the importance of pain and discomfort and how seeking it out can make us stronger, wiser and better-equipped for the challenges that bring out the best in us.


In this episode we explore:

- The role of pain in creating extraordinary results

- How enduring challenging times can spark creativity and innovation

- Why pain provides clarity and focus and shows our blind spots and areas that need improvement

- What we can learn from extreme discomfort that is otherwise masked by ease and contentment

- and more…



Plus, JT discusses 6 ways to use pain to elevate your performance and improve your results.


And download your complimentary copy of JT’s book, Flight Plan To Success™ at http://www.FlyWithJT.com


Fly High. Fly Fast. Fly Far.

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