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Aug 2024
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150: Are You Really Committed to Become ...

Andrea Petrone
About this episode

Andrea spends this episode looking at the crucial distinction between commitment and interest, emphasizing the importance of true commitment in driving results. He highlights how many individuals and leaders often mistake interest for commitment, leading to shallow dedication and a lack of resilience when faced with challenges. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • It is crucial to distinguish between commitment and interest. Commitment involves dedication, perseverance, and facing difficulties head-on, while interest leads to superficial engagement and giving up when things get tough.

  • Commitment is about depth and resilience, pushing through challenges and making sacrifices for something meaningful. Interest, on the other hand, only drives initial enthusiasm but lacks the depth to sustain effort.

  • Commitment is what drives personal and company ambition, leading to tangible results. Without true commitment, individuals and teams may struggle to achieve their goals.

  • Growth only happens outside of the comfort zone, and commitment is a demonstration of stepping beyond what is easy, convenient, or comfortable. It requires going beyond the superficial engagement of mere interest.

  • The importance of demonstrating commitment through actions, such as consistently showing up and putting in the hard work, to drive ambition and achieve desired outcomes.

BEST MOMENTS

"Commitment is about depth and resilience, while interest is about superficial engagement."

"Growth only happens outside of the comfort zone, and commitment is a demonstration that you are stepping outside of that."

"I'm showing up here every week because I'm committed, because that is how I can drive the ambition of this podcast." 

"Are people really interested in something or are they really committed? There are some indicators for you to be more present about how people demonstrate their commitment."

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ABOUT THE HOST

My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.

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