Episode Details

On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dusty Holcomb—former CEO, five-time Ironman, and founder of The Arqcus Group—to break down why self-leadership is the foundation of every result you want at work and at home. Dusty lays out a no-fluff playbook: daily discipline, three must-do priorities, and honest reflection that compounds into real influence. They unpack early signals of burnout, how men can step out of the “silent echo chamber,” and why intention—not title—defines leadership. This is a clear, practical conversation built for leaders, operators, founders, and anyone who wants clarity, accountability, and impact.

About the guest  :

Dusty Holcomb is a former CEO, five-time Ironman, host of Leadership Unlocked, and founder of The Arqcus Group. He coaches leaders to trade burnout for clarity through simple, consistent systems of self-leadership and discipline.

Key takeaways:

• Self-leadership first: Influence sticks when you walk the talk; titles don’t create buy-in—consistency does.

• Discipline = doing the hard right: Make the tough call, have the real conversation, and keep promises to yourself, especially when you don’t feel like it.

• The 5-minute frame: Each morning, list the three things you must do today; each evening, reflect—what worked, what didn’t, and what changes tomorrow.

• Compounding wins: Small, repeatable behaviors (daily/weekly/monthly) compound into outsized leadership impact.

• Spot burnout early: When what once brought joy becomes a chore, or when others start walking on eggshells around you, pay attention.

• Mind your inputs:Sleep and nutrition are performance levers; protect them to protect your thinking.

• Replace the echo chamber: Build a trusted forum/peer group to reality-check your inner monologue and call out blind spots.

• Intention over intensity: Being intentional about what matters creates commitment and accountability across the team.

• Finish well daily: You won’t do everything; do the most important things—and be honest about why.

• Lead yourself, then others: Your integrity is the ceiling—or the flywheel—of your influence.

How to connect with the guest  

• LinkedIn: Dusty Holcomb 

• Website:  https://arcqusgroup.com/

• Free 9-Question Leadership Assessment:   https://leadershipgapassessment.com/

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