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Aug 2024
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320: How to Convince Yourself to Do the ...

MAMIE KANFER STEWART
About this episode

Imagine standing at the base of Mt. Everest, feeling the crushing weight of doubt and fear. Now, picture your toughest work challenge–where quitting feels like the best option. Would you push through or hit the quit button?


Many of us struggle with the internal battle of wanting to avoid discomfort, even though deep down, we know that overcoming these challenges is essential for growth and success. 


For managers, this struggle is even more amplified. Our roles demand that we make difficult decisions, provide tough feedback, and guide our teams through challenging situations. 


But how do we convince ourselves and our teams to do the hard things? Today’s guest will teach us how to build the mental toughness we all need.


Meet Lei Wang. Lei is a renowned international motivational speaker and executive coach, celebrated for her historic achievement as the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer's Grand Slam, which involves conquering the highest peak on each continent and skiing to both the North and South Poles. 


Through her incredible journey, Lei has developed a unique perspective on resilience, leadership, and personal growth, empowering individuals and organizations to reach new heights and achieve extraordinary success. 


In this episode, Lei shares her journey from being a “typical city girl” in Beijing to becoming an extreme adventurer. 


We explore the mental strength it takes to overcome adversity, the power of finding and holding on to your deeper why, the role of tough love in helping your team grow stronger, and more.


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Conversation Topics

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (01:54) Meet Lei Wang and her bigger-than-life goal
  • (07:15) The mindset shift that gets you to show up even when you don’t want to
  • (13:03) Trusting your own strength when the going gets tough
  • (18:00) How managers can help their team push through
  • (21:03) Introducing the Mighty Mouse framework
  • (22:29) One key action to take if you want to play big
  • (25:24) A great manager Lei has worked for
  • (27:29) Keep up with Lei
  • (28:09) [Extended Episode Only] How to support a team member through tough times
  • (30:48) [Extended Episode Only] What to do when you make excuses to avoid hard tasks


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