Best-In-Class with A.J. Madden

I Am The Cause

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203336/fan_mail/new] I Am The Cause  Take 100% Responsibility for everything that happens with your team, your organization and your life. As a leader, your results organizational results and your people are your mirror.  They are the reflection of you as a leader.  The mirror never lies. Their failure is your feedback. Your life and results are your mirror. They are a reflection of all your thoughts and actions.  Nine times out of 10, we get what we deserve in life. Who hired them?  Who trained them or didn’t train them?  Who held back the brutally honest assessment of their performance?  Who didn’t give them sincere praise when they were doing things right?  Who kept them on the team if they weren’t coachable, committed, and capable of greatness in their role? I believe that everything that happens in our life, 2% are acts of God or the equivalent. Things we have no control over.  Tsunami‘s, birth defects, etc.  98% of the good or the bad are the result of actions we take or don’t, decisions we make or we don’t. A lot of times we think we have done everything we can, when in fact, we have done almost nothing. Factors, forces, predictable elements that are immutable that we either fail to recognize, or recognize and fail to harness.  Change your strategy, and you change your results.  Jay Abraham If you want to be successful, you have to take 100% responsibility for everything that you experience in your life. This includes the level of your achievements, the results you produce, the quality of your relationships, the state of your health and physical fitness, your income, your debts, your feelings—everything!  Jack Canfield When the excuses go away, and people can actually confront the fact that “this is all because of me”… it hurts, but it is also unbelievably empowering because if these problems are because of me, then I am capable of fixing these problems. Extreme Ownership hurts and it’s painful, and it is also liberating because now you have control over your fate and over your destiny.  And that is a glorious thing. -Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL commander Book Recommendation:  The Success Principles by Jack Canfield Comment below with your number-one takeaway. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes. Please like, share and subscribe if you find it useful! I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps successful people dramatically elevate their performance and achieve life-changing goals. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers. To work with me to dramatically improve your performance and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com.  #mindset #business #leadership #success #confidence #coaching #ceo

Navy SEAL Stew Smith: How To Build Elite Fitness & Mental Toughness For Anything Life Throws At You

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203336/fan_mail/new] Navy SEAL Stew Smith: How To Build Elite Fitness & Mental Toughness For Anything Life Throws At You “We all could be tactical athletes.  Your fitness can be the difference between living or dying or saving a friend.”  -Stew Smith, ret. Navy SEAL One of my all-time favorite episodes in five years of the show! Key Takeaways  1.  Your fitness will determine whether you are an asset or a liability in any situation  2.  A goal is two habits:  one habit you have to create and one habit you have to drop. 3.  Confidence = positive self talk + previous victories  4.  Don’t listen to yourself, talk to yourself  5.  Never quit mindset:  you never think about quitting when you think about winning  6.  Just keep moving  Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and renowned Spec Ops Swimming Coach. His programming is built on real-life experience, providing you with access to insider knowledge and tested methods that distinguish successful candidates. Stew has specific programs for FBI, SWAT, Navy SEAL, Ranger, Special Forces, Marines, RECON, Rescue Swimmer and many, many others. https://www.stewsmithfitness.com [https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/] Tactical Strength book https://a.co/d/087SNeVv [https://a.co/d/087SNeVv] Comment below with your number-one takeaway. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes. Please like, share and subscribe if you find it useful! I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps ultra-successful people dramatically elevate their career and life. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers. To work with me to dramatically improve your performance and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com.  #mindset #business #leadership #success #confidence #coaching #ceo

Lise Bruynooghe—Master Certified Coach

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203336/fan_mail/new] Lise Bruynooghe—Master Certified Coach Key takeaways  -Fear will show up regardless, so just do it -Slow down to be fully present for the person you are serving  -Do something, then feel confident (don’t wait to feel confident) A Master Certified Coach and former Senior Executive at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Lise has spent her career leading complex transformations in dynamic, international environments.  She holds degrees in Finance and Strategy from Sciences Po Paris, as well as International Relations from MGIMO University in Moscow.  Today, she coaches senior leaders and executive teams outdoors in the Swiss mountains and globally online. https://lisebruynooghe.com/ [https://lisebruynooghe.com/] Comment below with your number-one takeaway. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes. Please like, share and subscribe if you find it useful! I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps ultra-successful people dramatically elevate their career and life. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers. To work with me to dramatically improve your performance and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com.  #mindset #business #leadership #success #confidence #coaching #ceo

Michael Serwa—The Highest Paid Personal Coach in the UK

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203336/fan_mail/new] Michael Serwa—The Highest Paid Personal Coach in the UK Key Takeaways  -Become the most fearless person you know -Action is always the answer -You must become a “purple cow” (find a way to stand out in your career) -Find the best coaches and mentors you can -Always leave people better than you found them Michael Serwa coaches the elite using his signature no-BS approach. Since 2011, he has built the most successful personal coaching practice in the UK. He is the author of From Good to Amazing and has been featured in numerous media outlets, including GQ, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, BBC, and Sky. Website: https://michaelserwa.com Comment below with your number-one takeaway. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes. Please like, share and subscribe if you find it useful! I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps ultra-successful people dramatically elevate their career and life. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers. To work with me to dramatically improve your performance and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com.  #mindset #business #leadership #success #confidence #coaching #ceo

Your Friends and Family Aren’t Your Therapist (Plus The 3-Step Process Guaranteed To Solve Almost Any Problem)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203336/fan_mail/new] Your Friends and Family Aren’t Your Therapist (Plus The 3-Step Process Guaranteed To Solve Almost Any Problem) 1.  Everyone has problems, no one needs to hear yours through venting. 2.  Psychology studies tell us venting is bad for both parties. 3.  There was a huge difference between venting versus going to someone with the problem you have with the sole purpose of seeking a solution/improvement of your situation “To solve any problem, here are three questions to ask yourself: First, what could I do? Second, what could I read? And third, who could I ask?”  -Jim Rohn  1.  The Relentless Solution Focus Mental Chalkboard exercise with an accountability partner  2.  Read a book like Relentless Solution Focus  3.  Form a Personal Board of Directors and ask for help! 1.  The Relentless Solution Focus Mental Chalkboard exercise with an accountability partner  Relentless Solution Focus (RSF) is simply defined as within 60 seconds, replacing all negative thoughts with solution-focused thinking.  -Dr. Jason Selk The RSF Billion Dollar Question:  “What is one thing you can do right now to make this better?”-Dr. Jason Selk “Keep moving forward. When you have problems, keep moving forward. Stay in the fight. Don’t ever let those problems win. Because there is always a solution. Always.”  -Dr. Jason Selk 2.  Read a book like Relentless Solution Focus  Relentless Solution Focus book  https://a.co/d/09HDb6of [https://a.co/d/09HDb6of] 3.  Form a Personal Board of Directors and ask for help! Dr. Eric Potterat, clinical psychologist, high performance psychologist for the U.S. Navy SEALS, the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the World Cup champion U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, and author of “Learned Excellence”: You are in charge of your own life and your own career. Who is on your personal board of directors? It’s important to surround ourselves with three or four trusted advisors. They can give you honest and clear feedback about what they see.  Personal Board of Directors -Trusted and respected friend or family member -Doctor  -Therapist  -Mentor -Coach  No one can do your push-ups for you. You have to do the work yourself to improve your situation. Comment below with your number-one takeaway. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes. Please like, share and subscribe if you find it useful! I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps successful people dramatically elevate their performance and achieve life-changing goals. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers. To work with me to dramatically improve your performance and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com.  #mindset #business #leadership #success #confidence #coaching #ceo