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Summary
In this conversation, Nate Leslie and T.Rowe Price's Chief Investment Officer, Sebastian Page, explore the intersection of youth sports and corporate leadership, focusing on the psychology of performance, stress management, and the importance of valuing the joy of mastery over outcomes.
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Sebastien is the author of The Psychology of Leadership.
They discuss how stress can impact performance, the role of positive psychology in enhancing engagement, and the necessity for leaders to instil meaning in their teams' work. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of feedback, tracking progress, and the responsibility of leaders to create an environment where individuals can thrive and find purpose in their roles.
Keywords
leadership, psychology, positive psychology, mastery, engagement, stress management, performance, youth sports, business, coaching
Takeaways
Sound bites
”Praise the process, the effort, not just the outcome.”
”We have a crisis of engagement in America.”
”Goal-induced blindness can hinder performance.”
Chapters
00:00 The Connection Between Youth Sports and Leadership
02:54 Understanding Stress and Performance
05:44 Mastery vs. Ego in Sports and Business
09:02 The Role of Positive Psychology
11:45 Engagement and Meaning in Work
14:44 The Importance of Feedback and Progress Tracking
17:53 Finding Meaning in Work
20:48 The Leader's Responsibility in Creating Meaning
23:50 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Psychology