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Oct 2024
19m 15s

The Hidden Skill Behind High Performance

High Performance
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In this episode, Jake and Damian dive into an intriguing conversation about the often-overlooked soft skill of kindness and its surprising role as a high performer. While many people often overlook kindness as just a nice trait, they emphasise that it’s actually a hidden power that can drive success in various fields.


They discuss how kindness impacts lives in unexpected ways, from small gestures to life-altering support. Jake and Damian describe kindness as a trait many high performers embody quietly, without boasting, yet it's central to their success. They share insights from guests like Joe Hart, Lindsay Burrow, Sir Ian McGeechan, and Francis Ngannou, highlighting how acts of kindness and empathy have shaped their lives and careers, showing how compassion can transform someone's day or even their life.


Listen in to hear Jake and Damian unpack the importance of kindness in high performance. Their engaging conversation not only highlights the transformative power of being kind but also challenges listeners to recognise the subtle ways kindness can influence their lives and the lives of those around them.


Listen to the episodes mentioned:

Joe Hart: https://pod.fo/e/24b0f2

Lindsay Burrow: https://pod.fo/e/149343

Sir Ian McGeechan: https://pod.fo/e/da9c4

Francis Ngannou: https://pod.fo/e/21a419


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