Fostering Your Mind - Samantha Card - Chief Endurance Officer w/ Greg McDonough - Episode # 082
Welcome to another insightful episode! Today’s guest is a remarkable figure in sports and mental health. Introducing Samantha Card, CEO of Success Beyond Game Day. Samantha joins host Gregory McDonough to discuss her transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship, highlighting the significance of resilience and empathy. She also shares insights on embracing failure as a stepping stone to growth and encourages listeners to adopt a growth mindset for lasting success.
Takeaways:
- Embrace Failure as a Catalyst. Recognize that failure is an integral part of personal and professional growth. Learning from failures can help build endurance and resilience.
- Cultivate a Growth Mindset. Always maintain curiosity and an optimism that views challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles.
- Remember that the people you lead and interact with are human. Empathy and understanding can significantly improve relationships and organizational culture.
- Create New Opportunities. Be open to creating roles and responsibilities based on the unique strengths and contributions of your team members. This can lead to greater innovation and job satisfaction.
- Balance Soft and Hard Skills. Alongside driving results, prioritize building relationships and understanding the emotional and psychological needs of your team.
- Focus on Long-term Gains. Prioritize gaining experience and skills over immediate rewards. This long-term perspective will help in building a more sustainable and successful career.
- Foster a Learning Culture. Promote continuous learning and unlearning within your organization. Encourage your team to adapt and evolve by staying curious and open to new ideas.
Quote of the Show:
- "I focused on my responsibility and framed my mindset and trained my mind. My mind didn't train me." - Samantha Card
Links:
- Samantha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-card-89239231/
- Success Beyond Game Day’s Website: https://samanthacard.com/
- Samantha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthascard/
- Success Beyond Game Day’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbeyondgameday/
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Creators and Guests
Host
Gregory McDonough
Greg McDonough is a seasoned executive who has owned and operated businesses in the professional services sector, navigating them through both good and tough times. He brings his personal experience of knowing what it’s like to be ‘in the owner’s seat’ when working with clients, taking time to ask the questions others may not.
