Rivalries and competitors exist everywhere in our world. However, identifying and appreciating our Admirational Rivals may just make everyone better.
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Jason introduces Season 8 episode 46 of the podcast, Admirational Rivals. Welcome back to the podcast on corporate culture and leadership and thank you for listening. We engage thought leaders like CEOs, CFOs, managers, VPs, directors, and more for this podcast. We wish to create content that engages your mind and heart and allows you to step back and think and add some positivity to your life. We deep dive into today’s topic.
We can’t control everything but what we can control is our response. Still a lot of work to do but wanted to remind the audience what is within our control is the temperature we create in the organizations and teams we work with.
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Season 8 Episode 46: Admirational Rivals – Fueling Growth Through Healthy Competition
In this episode of The Thermostat Podcast, Jason V. Barger explores the concept of “admirational rivals” and how these figures can inspire growth and improvement in our lives and careers. He challenges the traditional view of rivals as adversaries, suggesting that we can learn and benefit from those we admire in our field.
Key Takeaways:
- Reframing Rivals: Barger encourages listeners to shift their perspective on rivals, viewing them not as enemies, but as sources of inspiration and learning. He introduces the concept of “worthy rivals” from Simon Sinek’s book “The Infinite Game,” emphasizing the value of comparing ourselves to others to identify areas for development.
- Embracing Admiration: Instead of harboring negativity or insecurity towards those who excel in our field, Barger suggests cultivating admiration for their strengths and approaches. This admiration can fuel our own growth, pushing us to refine our skills and become better versions of ourselves.
- Learning and Collaboration: Admirational rivals provide opportunities for learning and collaboration. By recognizing their unique skills and perspectives, we can gain valuable insights and expand our own knowledge.
- Continuous Improvement: The pursuit of growth is an ongoing process. Admirational rivals serve as reminders that we are all “works in progress” and that there is always room for improvement.
Notable Quotes:
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“Admirational rivals help elevate everyone.”
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“We all are works in progress.”
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“There are plenty of people…that I can learn from and also those that that I could be helpful to along the way.”
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“Admiration rivals help us assess ourselves, our approach, our values, our alignment, our operations and help us continue to identify ways to be more of the person that we hope to be.”
Questions to Ponder:
- Who are your admirational rivals in your career or personal life?
- What attributes make them worthy of your admiration?
- What can you learn from them to enhance your own skills and approach?
This episode explores the often-overlooked power of “admirational rivals” to fuel personal and professional growth. By shifting our perspective from competition to admiration, we can unlock valuable learning opportunities and elevate our own performance. It’s a call to embrace those who inspire us in our field, recognizing that their strengths can illuminate our own path to improvement and help us become the best versions of ourselves.
Links and References
This episode reference the book The INFINITE GAME by Simon Sinek, View the book here.
For more insights and practical tips, be sure to check out Jason V Barger’s book Breathing Oxygen. This book dives deeper into the concepts discussed in this episode and provides additional strategies for fostering a positive mindset and effective leadership.
By incorporating these practices into your summer routine, you can breathe new life into your personal and professional endeavors. Remember, as Jason says, “The best leaders, teams, and cultures on the planet stimulate progress by recalibrating their thermostat together.”
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A thermostat is proactive. It sets the temperature in a room. Controls the temperature. Regulates the temperature. But in today’s distracted, fast-paced and digital world, it’s easy for individuals and organizations to act more like thermometers, slipping into reactionary thinking, becoming scattered and inconsistent. The most compelling leaders, teams, organizations, families, or collection of humans of any kind operate in thermostat mode. They calibrate their mind and heart to set the temperature for the vision and culture they want to create. Jason Barger, globally celebrated author, keynote speaker, and founder of Step Back Leadership Consulting, is the host of The Thermostat, a podcast journey to discover authentic leadership, create compelling cultures and find clarity of mission, vision, and values.