# S.M.A.R.T.-Performance Podcast with Clark T. Bell focused on Pursuit of Excellence!

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Podcast: [S.M.A.R.T. Performance "A Leaders Blueprint to Sustainable Success!"](https://stenobird.com/podcast/s-m-a-r-t-performance-a-leaders-blueprint-to-sustainable-success-7488983)
Published: 2026-04-16T20:37:30+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walter-dusseldorp/episodes/S-M-A-R-T--Performance-Podcast-with-Clark-T--Bell-focused-on-Pursuit-of-Excellence-e3i11qn
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Duration seconds: 1146

## Resource

In this focused 15-minute conversation, Clark T. Bell shares his journey from farming roots to leading NanoYield, emphasizing the importance of behaviors, purpose, and grit in the pursuit of excellence. Discover actionable insights on defining your purpose, leveraging adversity, and building a support system to achieve your goals. keywords excellence, purpose, grit, entrepreneurship, farming, nanotechnology, leadership, personal development, accountability, pursuit of success key topics Defining purpose and passion in personal and professional life The role of adversity and invisible ingredients in shaping success Building accountability and support systems for growth The importance of behaviors over technical skills in excellence guest name Clark T. Bell Titles The 4 Pillars of Pursuit of Excellence: Purpose, Passion, Grit, and Accountability How Clark Bell Transformed Farming with Nanotechnology and Leadership sound bites "Define your purpose and be fully committed" "Understand your adversity and turn it into purpose" "Grit and ambition are the two most powerful ingredients" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Pursuit of Excellence 01:09 Clark's Journey to Entrepreneurship 04:47 Defining Excellence 07:21 Finding Your Purpose 09:14 Actionable Steps to Discover Passion 11:52 The Role of Mentorship and Accountability 14:25 NanoYield: Innovation in Agriculture 16:21 Closing Thoughts on Grit and Ambition resources Clark T. Bell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarktbell/ Fast Company Articles by Clark T. Bell - https://www.fastcompany.com/author/clark-t-bell NanoYield Official Website - https://nanoyield.com/ guest links LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarktbell/

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