EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 34 MIN
The Science of Endurance - David Amerland - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Ep. # 110
from Chief Endurance Officer · host Ringmaster
What helps you push past mental fatigue and keep going when it gets tough? Today’s guest is full of thoughtful insights and grounded wisdom! Meet David Amerland, acclaimed author, speaker, and expert in decision-making and resilience. David joins host Gregory McDonough to explore how we can build mental endurance by managing stress, leveraging available tools, and cultivating curiosity. He also shares practical advice from his book Built to Last on how to make fitness a sustainable habit for life.Takeaways:Encourage reflective practices and internal evaluations among team members to understand and manage stress and expectations. Share personal anecdotes of overcoming challenges to build a culture of resilience.Train teams to identify and leverage existing resources creatively rather than dwelling on what they lack. Foster a solution-oriented mindset by emphasizing the tools and skills already within the team's grasp.Teach and practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, in regular team meetings to maintain a calm and focused work environment.Foster an organizational culture that values curiosity by creating opportunities for learning and professional development. Encourage team members to step out of their comfort zones and view challenges as growth opportunities.Use fitness and well-being programs to promote a balanced lifestyle, understanding that physical health significantly impacts mental performance.Quote of the Show:" If we focus on the things that we have, our own ingenuity will show us how to get around a problem." - David AmerlandLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidamerland/ Company website: https://davidamerland.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_amerland/ 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/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/
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What helps you push past mental fatigue and keep going when it gets tough? Today’s guest is full of thoughtful insights and grounded wisdom! Meet David Amerland, acclaimed author, speaker, and expert in decision-making and resilience. David joins host Gregory McDonough to explore how we can build mental endurance by managing stress, leveraging available tools, and cultivating curiosity. He also shares practical advice from his book Built to Last on how to make fitness a sustainable habit for life.Takeaways:Encourage reflective practices and internal evaluations among team members to understand and manage stress and expectations. Share personal anecdotes of overcoming challenges to build a culture of resilience.Train teams to identify and leverage existing resources creatively rather than dwelling on what they lack. Foster a solution-oriented mindset by emphasizing the tools and skills already within the team's grasp.Teach and practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, in regular team meetings to maintain a calm and focused work environment.Foster an organizational culture that values curiosity by creating opportunities for learning and professional development. Encourage team members to step out of their comfort zones and view challenges as growth opportunities.Use fitness and well-being programs to promote a balanced lifestyle, understanding that physical health significantly impacts mental performance.Quote of the Show:" If we focus on the things that we have, our own ingenuity will show us how to get around a problem." - David AmerlandLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidamerland/ Company website: https://davidamerland.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_amerland/ 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/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/
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