A Journey in Perseverance - Michael Bryant - Chief Endurance Officer - Episode # 035

Welcome to another captivating episode! Introducing Michael Bryant, Founder & President of CTS Consulting. Michael partners with host Gregory McDonough to share his experiences in triathlon running, the lessons he's learned from his races, and the power of the present moment. He also delves into promoting active listening within your team and encouraging learning from failures or setbacks to facilitate personal and professional growth.Takeaways:Michael discusses the endurance mindset, referencing his experience in the grueling Ironman race where he faced extreme weather conditions. He emphasizes that pushing through hardships can reveal a strength and determination that individuals might not know they possess.Endurance racing, is essentially an all-day problem-solving event. The ability to adapt and overcome obstacles becomes vital. This notion extends to the business world where leaders and teams often encounter unexpected challenges. Michael touches on the importance of being 'present'. He stresses that in both athletic and business ventures, people often miss out on real-time experiences as they dwell on the past or worry about a possibly grim future. In business consultancy, Michael explains that he follows a principle of understanding a business's goals and concerns. He underscores that wants are negotiable, while needs are non-negotiable, implying the importance of distinguishing between them.Michael emphasizes the learning curve and the benefits he gained from his recovery process after a meniscus tear. He saw this injury as an experience to learn more about his body and improve his performance, drawing parallels to how failures in business can propel learning and growth.Quote of the Show:"I believe that in every obstacle, you’ll find a blessing." - Michael BryantLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unstucker/ Company Website: https://unstucker.com/  Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/QRAcxwZs9OgKeep up to date on our social media accounts:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefenduranceofficer?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/