How Leaders Lead with David Novak #250: Dr. Michael Gervais, Renowned high-performance psychologist and founder of Finding Mastery – Train your mind
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Jul 31, 2025 
Dr. Michael Gervais, a renowned high-performance psychologist and founder of Finding Mastery, unlocks the skills behind confidence and resilience. He emphasizes that these traits can be cultivated, sharing mental strategies used by elite athletes and top CEOs. Dive into his personal journey from a Virginia farm to psychological mastery and learn about the importance of purpose and identity. Discover how emotional regulation and optimism can enhance leadership, and gain practical exercises for boosting your own performance and team dynamics!
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Support Through Relationship Building
- When someone stalls, build relationships well in advance to support them through setbacks.
- Hold unconditional positive regard and ask guiding questions to help others find their own solutions.
Confidence Is Simple Calculus
- Confidence comes from balancing external challenges with your internal skill perception.
- Use mental math to assess your unique qualifications to face a challenge and boost confidence.
Warm-Ups Tune Mental Readiness
- Use warm-ups to tune physical, technical, and especially mental readiness.
- Define and practice your ideal performance mindset to perform at your highest capability.
