Episode 12
7 Inner Shifts That Make You a Better Leader (Without Forcing It)
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00:00 – Intro: Dave’s coaching lineage + the Groundbreakers retreat
01:30 – Why even high-performing founders need constant inner work
03:00 – Dave’s perspective on “problems” vs. learning patterns
04:30 – First breakthrough: befriending the voice in your head
06:30 – How feelings unlock clarity (not block it)
08:00 – Why exercises over just insights in personal growth
09:30 – “Unfelt feelings are the glue” – Tara’s insight on stuck patterns
11:00 – Dave’s top takeaways from Joe Hudson’s Masterclass
12:30 – The 7 core mindset shifts explained:
15:30 – Real-life sales example: Jesse on objections and trust
18:30 – Dave’s “motorboat vs. sailboat” analogy for leadership energy
21:00 – Kids, walking, and letting life flow (vs. over-managing)
23:30 – Enjoying even hard tasks (like taxes!)
25:00 – Tactical tip: open your heart to feel more joy now
27:00 – Emotional decision-making vs. rationalization
29:30 – Spouse fights, ice cream, and clarity after feeling
32:00 – Jesse’s Growth Assistant story: AI direction driven by want
34:00 – How trusting your team’s authentic wants creates better outcomes
36:00 – Radical idea: you don’t need to improve to grow
38:30 – What you’d have to give up to feel peace without improving
40:30 – The power of authenticity, empowerment, and openness
42:30 – Final thoughts and reflections
What You’ll Learn:
In this powerful episode, Jesse and Dave go deep into the 7 mindset shifts from Joe Hudson’s Art of Accomplishment masterclass—principles that can radically reshape how you lead, decide, grow, and relate to others.
Whether you’re burned out from over-managing, stuck in self-improvement loops, or craving more ease in your entrepreneurial journey, this conversation offers a grounded, embodied approach to leadership and growth.
You’ll learn:
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