{"podcast":{"title":"Growth Think Tank","slug":"growth-think-tank-480988","podcast_index_feed_id":480988,"rss_url":"https://leaders.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://genehammett.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/5/4/d/154d10dcd976b4ae/Ui4remSQ.png","author":"Gene Hammett","episode_count":1235,"summary":"Develop leadership skills and understand leadership development from expert interviews with transformational leaders. Leaders in the Trenches gives raw discussions that dive deep into new strategies to accelerate your company growth and your leadership abilities. Get interviews from Fortune 100 leaders to experts in various domains of marketing, sales, and leadership that allows you to explode your growth. Learn from their failures and discover the finer elements of significance that will impact your company. Guests include Daymond John, Les Brown, Michael Gerber, Jonah Berger, Bob Berg, Greg McKeown, and with the host Gene Hammett.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T08:20:34.923280+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988"},"episode":{"title":"Black Belt Lessons: How Competing Against a World Champion Taught Me What Great Leadership Teams Do","slug":"black-belt-lessons-how-competing-against-a-world-champion-taught-me-what-great-leadership-teams-do","published_at":"2026-04-27T01:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988/black-belt-lessons-how-competing-against-a-world-champion-taught-me-what-great-leadership-teams-do","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988","url":"https://leaders.libsyn.com/black-belt-lessons-how-competing-against-a-world-champion-taught-me-what-great-leadership-teams-do","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/leaders/1272_Black_Belt_Lessons-auphonic.mp3?dest-id=185578","summary":"In this episode, I share how competing against a two-time world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shaped my understanding of leadership and personal growth. I highlight the significance of hard work and preparation, drawing parallels between competition and leadership challenges in business. I discuss overcoming fears, resilience, and the continuous journey of growth, likening the path to success to the pursuit of a black belt. I outline three key lessons: growth knows no limits, preparation is vital, and the most significant battles occur within our minds. I hope to inspire listeners to embrace their leadership journeys with courage and resilience. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 3:26 Lessons from Competing 6:32 Facing Fear and Doubt 8:14 Key Takeaways for Leaders 9:41 Creating Better Leadership Teams 🎯Key Takeaways ✅Growth never stops; success is just the next starting point. ✅Fear is normal, don't lead from it. ✅Reframe the challenge to focus on what you can control. ✅Preparation builds confidence and reduces doubt. ✅The biggest battle is in your mind. ✅Competing at higher levels makes you better. ✅Great leadership requires courage under pressure. Ideal For: Founders, CEOs, executives, managers, and anyone committed to elevating their leadership capacity. Resources & Next Steps Ready to take your leadership energy to the next level? Explore free training and resources at https://training.coreelevation.com/ to help you identify energy leaks, strengthen your leadership presence, and elevate your team's performance.","meta_description":"In this episode, I share how competing against a two-time world champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shaped my understanding of leadership and personal growth.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":626,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/growth-think-tank-480988/episodes/black-belt-lessons-how-competing-against-a-world-champion-taught-me-what-great-leadership-teams-do/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-think-tank-480988/black-belt-lessons-how-competing-against-a-world-champion-taught-me-what-great-leadership-teams-do.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}