

Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
James Laughlin
Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most.Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success.These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning.Hosted by James Laughlin, author of the #1 best selling book Habits of High Performers, high performance leadership coach, keynote speaker, and seven time world champion drummer, the show distils lessons from the world’s best into simple, actionable tools you can apply immediately.If you want to perform at a high level, live with intention, and build a life you do not need to escape from, this podcast is for you.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 12min
Relationship Building is not a Silver Bullet!
In this solocast I talk about relationship building and the factors that go into a high performing team. Relationship building is important in driving performance rankings, but it is not the top factor. Other capabilities such as taking initiative, displaying integrity, inspiring others, and driving for results have a greater influence on performance rankings.The number one factor is the ability to establish stretch goals. Building relationships is still important, but these other skills should be prioritized.This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can find them at nzmortgages.co.nz On my channel, I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, you can join the 1000’s of people who receive weekly updates from me in my weekly newsletter here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/site/contact You can read the Forbes Article here - https://www.forbes.com/sites/joefolkman/2023/07/20/the-interaction-between-peak-performance-and-relationship-building-skills/?sh=2e6789a3996eI release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world class guest every Thursday.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

Jun 5, 2024 • 55min
Embracing Risk: A Billionaire’s Secrets to Obsessive Success
David Dicker is the founder and CEO of Dicker Data, New Zealand’s leading technology distributor with over 30 years of local experience. He is also the founder of Rodin Cars, which is a car manufacturer known for its FZED and FZERO race cars.David spoke about his early days in business, and how he took a small company and turned it into a Billion Dollar company. He spoke about this fascination with race cars and why he is so passionate about building the ultimate track car.This episode was sponsored by NZ Mortgages. Check them out at nzmortgages.co.nz Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can learn more about David here -http://bit.ly/3QBBN3nYou can learn more about Dicker Data here - https://www.dickerdata.co.nzYou can learn more about Rodin Cars here - https://www.rodin-cars.com-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

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Jun 4, 2024 • 12min
How To 10X Your Growth!
Growth is an active choice that requires a solid plan to avoid stagnation. Success can lead to complacency, making a growth strategy essential. Discover a unique 5-4-3-2-1 framework for personal development, including book recommendations and podcasts. Learn the importance of networking by finding mentors and giving back through mentoring. Collaboration can amplify growth, and strategic partnerships, like one with NZ Mortgages, can vastly increase outreach and value for listeners.

May 29, 2024 • 58min
Mastering Productivity As a Team
Mastering Productivity As a TeamDavid Allen is an American author and productivity expert. He created the “Getting Things Done” time management method. He has been on the show before to discuss all things productivity.He came on the show this time to talk to me about his new book called “Teams: Getting Things Done with Others.” David spoke about how to have more productive and high performing teams, and how to maintain it over the long-term.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can learn more about David here - https://gettingthingsdone.com/about/ You can learn more about the GTD method here - https://gettingthingsdone.com/ You can purchase your copy of the book here - https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/team/36831681?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnQRRkSgaMonfsNkDuMFTRm3nxHuqhwSo_TdwGKVKqLPYCI3UBMwj4gaAgZFEALw_wcBThe previous episode with David can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/lead-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035?i=1000558408422-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

May 28, 2024 • 15min
The Only Truth You Need To Know!
In this solocast I talk about an incredible book I read recently - Chasing Daylight by Eugene O’Kelly.This book has changed the way I think about life and it has greatly impacted me. Please do yourself a favour and take the time to read this book.On my channel I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, you can join the 1000’s of people who receive weekly updates from me in my weekly newsletter here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/site/contact You can purchase the book here - https://www.amazon.com.au/Chasing-Daylight-Forthcoming-Death-Transformed/dp/0071499938 I release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world class guest every Thursday.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

May 22, 2024 • 46min
Boosting Your Growth Strategy: The Power of Unfair Advantages
Boosting Your Growth Strategy: The Power of Unfair AdvantagesStu Heinecke is a Hall-of-Fame nominated marketer, best-selling author and Wall Street Journal cartoonist.In this episode, Stu discusses his book 'How to Grow a Business Like a Weed' and the inspiration behind it. He explains the pillars of weeds' growth, including their fierce mindset, unfair advantages, and ability to scale. Stu provides examples of companies like SpaceX and Amazon that embody the growth of a weed. He emphasizes the importance of creating and leveraging unfair advantages in business.Please share this episode with your loved ones.Learn more about Stu here:You can learn more about Stu here - https://stuheinecke.com/ You can purchase your copy of the book here -https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Business-Like-Weed/dp/1632651998 You can connect with Stu on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuheinecke/On my channel, I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, watch the interview I had with creativity and innovation expert Jeremy Utley here - https://youtu.be/4wtBxUba_j8I release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world-class guest every Thursday.Join the waitlist to be at my High-Performance Leadership Event here - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/leadershipnewzealand -----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

May 21, 2024 • 15min
The 5 Tactics of High-Performing Teams
In this solocast, I talk about the five tactics of high-performing teams based on research from Gallup. The first tactic is having a common purpose, where everyone in the team knows the shared vision and strategy. The second tactic is connection, which involves creating a sense of belonging and maintaining strong relationships within the team. The third tactic is communication, emphasizing the importance of simple, accurate, and succinct communication that is individualized. The fourth tactic is collaboration, which allows for creativity and growth. The final tactic is celebration, where micro and macro wins are acknowledged and rewarded.Let me know if this is something you’re interested in.On my channel, I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoy this episode, watch the solocast I did on Imposter Syndrome here - https://youtu.be/645Ggp37k64 I release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world-class guest every Thursday.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

May 15, 2024 • 1h 17min
From Fleeing the Taliban to Best-selling Author - Abbas Nazari shares his harrowing story
From Fleeing the Taliban to Best-selling Author - Abbas Nazari shares his harrowing storyAbbas Nazari, a former Afghan refugee, escaped the Taliban in 2001. He was among over 400 asylum seekers saved by the Norwegian container ship, MV Tampa, in the Indian Ocean, while seeking refuge in Australia. Despite being denied asylum and detained offshore for weeks by Australian special forces, Abbas and his family found resettlement in New Zealand.Abbas was incredibly vulnerable and open about the experiences he has had and the struggles he’s faced as a refugee. This conversation was eye-opening and gave me a lot of perspective.Please share this episode with your loved ones.Thank you to Kaushik at Dark Matter Studio in Christchurch for making this recording possible.You can learn more about Abbas here: You can watch Abbas’ TedX talk here - https://tedxchristchurch.com/abbas-nazariYou can connect with Abbas on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/theabbasnazari/You can purchase your copy of Abbas’ book here - https://www.paperplus.co.nz/shop/books/new-zealand/biography-memoir/after-the-tampa-1068586?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rH3x4C4LwFscgyBb-ShEoda_fw0gf9v6rhsFh3triaaItFSv_mczexoCdScQAvD_BwEYou can learn more about Dark Matter Studios here - https://www.darkmatter.nz-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

May 14, 2024 • 12min
How to Become A High Performer: The Blueprint
In this solocast, I talk about the 3 steps to becoming a high performer. If you’re ready to take your personal mastery to the next level - watch this video.Let me know if this is something you’re interested in too in the comments!On my channel, I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery.If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAIf you enjoy this episode, watch the solocast I did on Stress here - https://youtu.be/klSxCCBLraI?si=Va-f9lgFms1jSmWQI release a solocast every Wednesday, and an interview with a world class guest every Thursday.Send me a personal text messageSupport the show

May 8, 2024 • 1h 7min
How to Intermittent Fast the Right Way with Expert Gin Stephens
How to Intermittent Fast the Right Way with Expert Gin StephensGin Stephens is a celebrated author and advocate of intermittent fasting, best known for her New York Times bestseller, "Fast. Feast. Repeat." She has also written other influential works such as "Delay, Don’t Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle" and "Clean(ish): Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean, and Unlock Your Body's Natural Ability to Self-Clean," among others. Beyond her books, she hosts the popular "Intermittent Fasting Stories" podcast, sharing inspiring stories from intermittent fasters worldwide.Gin holds a Doctor of Education degree in Gifted and Talented Education and has been a passionate educator throughout her career. She transitioned from teaching to focus on coaching others about intermittent fasting, a lifestyle she has embraced since 2014, which also led her to significant personal weight loss and health benefits.Please share this episode with your loved ones.You can learn more about Gin here - https://www.ginstephens.comYou can connect with Gin on instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/ginstephens/You can purchase your copy of Gin’s books here - https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.htmlYou can join Gin’s Fasting community here - https://www.ginstephens.com/community.htmlYou can listen to the episode Gin referred to here - https://www.fastfeastrepeat.com/episodes-and-shownotes/episode-28-dr-tabatha-barber-obgyn-and-fasting-for-women-----Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High-Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show


