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Captain Daryle Cardone has 5,000 sailors entrusted to him, many of them in their 20s without much experience in life, much less in battle. He has two nuclear power plants to manage, plus a floating runway with multi-million dollar aircraft taking off 24 hours a day. Sufficient to say Captain Cardone knows a thing or two about leadership. We’re thrilled to have him on the show today.
Jay and Captain Cardone have a deep discussion about how to establish a relationship-based culture with a cadence of accountability and feedback. They also talk about the models and systems Captain Cardone has used, especially as he transitioned from leading a crew of 150 to leading a crew of thousands.
You can tell just how much Captain Cardone cares about his team. If you’ve been struggling with delegating tasks and developing your team members, this episode is for you.
Challenge of the Week: The next time someone asks you a question, instead of giving them the answer, take an extra second and ask a clarifying question. Take that extra step to get even clearer about what they're looking for and give them a chance to find the answer themselves.
If you're a bold risk taker who wants to dream big and achieve a higher level of success in your life or business, visit the1thing.com.
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To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.
We talk about:
Asking better questions
Investing in models and systems
Establishing standards and expectations
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478. New Beginnings
Do you have something you’ve been dreaming about doing for a while, but keep finding reasons to put it off? Take this episode as a sign to go do it today.
Officially taking over as host, Jay Papasan outlines new changes to the podcast that will better serve listeners: More actionable content and more conversations driven by questions from people trying to implement The ONE Thing out in the real world.
Then Jay turns the challenge back to you. What changes do you need to make? What dream have you been deferring? He tells his own “just start” story, which involves Gary Keller and a toilet plunger—you don’t want to miss it!
Challenge of the Week: Open your calendar, block 30 minutes today, and use that time to take the first step toward your dream. Keep it simple—pick one small action you can complete right now. Start small, stay consistent, and build momentum.
If you're a bold risk taker who wants to dream big and achieve a higher level of success in your life or business, visit the1thing.com.
To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.
We talk about:
Changes to the podcast that will bring more value to listeners
The balance between being a dreamer and a doer
The importance of just taking the first step
Links & Tools from This Episode:
Free Resources
Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] or send us an audio note at Speakpipe.com/the1thing.
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Boost your language skills fast.
Want to learn a new language but tired of the same old boring apps? Check out Lingoda. Lingoda provides real live classes with actual teachers, 24/7. Yes, 24/7. So whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, you can fit language learning into your busy schedule.
Join Ligoda for a one-month sprint to boost your language skills. Go to try.lingoda.com/Onething to get an additional $25 off.
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477. Focus, Failures, and Finding Your One Thing with Jay Papasan & Nikki Miller
It’s time for the host to sit in the hot seat. For over 70 episodes, Nikki Miller asked guests insightful questions, connecting their theories to practical implementation for The ONE Thing podcast listeners. Today, she’s the one being interviewed. Jay Papasan takes on his new role as host.
Nikki reflects on what it’s meant to be a public ambassador of The ONE Thing, all the preparation that has gone into each show, and how she has prioritized showing up authentically. She also shares what it’s been like to navigate selling her business and merging her team during this time.
Join us in thanking Nikki for all the incredible episodes and wishing her well on her maternity leave! Email us at [email protected] or send an audio note at Speakpipe.com/the1thing.
If you're a bold risk taker who wants to dream big and achieve a higher level of success in your life or business, visit the1thing.com.
To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.
We talk about:
The work that goes on behind the scenes to create an episode of The ONE Thing
Nikki’s favorite episodes
The power of The ONE Thing community
Links & Tools from This Episode:
Listen to Episode 434. Become a Supercommunicator with Charles Duhigg
Listen to Episode 440. Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life
Listen to Episode 451. Mind Magic with Dr. James Doty
Free Resources
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476. Never Lead Alone with Keith Ferrazzi
Can you imagine freeing up 30% of executives’ time, while also increasing joy and resilience in the workplace? Keith Ferrazzi joins the show today to discuss his new book, “Never Lead Alone,” which promises to do exactly that.
Keith walks us through some of the diagnostic questions and high return practices (HRPs) outlined in “Never Lead Alone” that can create a new social contract and culture in teams. We talk about moving from conflict avoidance to candor; from feedback as a directive to feedback as data; and from energy-sucking meetings to modern-day collaboration tactics.
Keith has coached the best of the best in the business world. Now, he has reached a point in his journey where he wants to share what he has learned as widely as possible. Don’t miss this episode!
If you're a bold risk taker who wants to dream big and achieve a higher level of success in your life or business, visit the1thing.com.
To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.
We talk about:
Teamship vs. leadership
How practices change culture
What holds teams back from high performance
Links & Tools from This Episode:
Receive exclusive content when you pre-order your copy of Never Lead Alone
For all of Keith Ferrazzi’s other books, go to KeithFerrazzi.com/books
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475. Productive Failure with Dr. Manu Kapur
Learning, innovation, and growth all rely on failure. The discomfort of failure bakes important lessons into our brains. The uncertainty that precedes the point of failure expands our minds. Dr. Manu Kapur joins the show today to explain why we should deliberately design for failure in our businesses and personal lives.
Dr. Manu Kapur heads the Future Learning Initiative at ETH University Zurich and recently wrote a book called, “Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning through the Science of Failing.” He marries scientific research and practical insights to help leaders find the optimal “failure signal.”
We get into details around “motivational hacking,” failure stories, performance appraisals, and how to build a psychologically safe work culture.
Don’t worry, this episode isn’t a celebration of failure itself. It’s a clear-eyed discussion about the value of accepting struggle and growing from it. Take a listen.
If you're a bold risk taker who wants to dream big and achieve a higher level of success in your life or business, visit the1thing.com.
To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.
We talk about:
Why exploration should come before expert knowledge in a learning sequence
How to maintain motivation in the midst of failure
What it looks like to design for productive failure
Links & Tools from This Episode:
Read “Productive Failure”
Learn more at ProductiveFailure.com
Learn more at ManuKapur.com
Connect with Dr. Manu Kapur on LinkedIn
Follow Dr. Manu Kapur on Instagram
Email Dr. Manu Kapur at [email protected]
Free Resources
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Discover the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. Learn how the most successful people in the world approach productivity, time management, business, health and habits with The ONE Thing. A ProduKtive® Podcast.