368 | More Than Winning: The Art of Showing Up Daily

What if your company’s biggest problem isn’t strategy, but a lack of soul? Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Mike Maddock and John Tobin on Your Seat at the Table Podcast for a deep dive into leadership, company culture, and what it really takes to build a high-performing team. In this candid conversation, Darius opens up about the hard lessons he’s learned as a CEO, the blind spots that hold leaders back, and why most companies get core values completely wrong. He shares the frameworks he’s developed to help organizations scale with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. In this episode, Mike, John, and Darius will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Darius Mirshahzadeh (03:06) The Journey of an Entrepreneur (05:49) Lessons from Business Failures (12:00) The Impact of Entrepreneurship on Personal Life (17:53) Reflections on Success and Future Endeavors (26:15) The Pursuit of Financial Success (29:02) Understanding the Game vs. Real Life (33:54) The Art of Podcasting: Insights and Experiences (39:33) Balancing Work and Personal Relationships (45:16) Finding Purpose Beyond Success (49:50) Knowing When to Quit or Persist Sponsored by: Constant Contact: Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at constantcontact.com. IDEO U: Enroll today and get 15% off sitewide at ideou.com/greatness. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.