Secrets Of Success

New York Times best-selling author J. P. Pawliw-Fry and fellow podcast host is our guest today. J. P. is an expert on neuroscience and emotional intelligence, which is now a foundational skill to be successful in the 21st century. Working with Olympic and professional athletes (NFL and NBA) to Fortune 500 clients, he and his team teach how to embrace and learn these skills at scale. Included in our interview is the importance of mindfulness, learning how to be quiet and still, and getting over our fears. Otherwise, life is just about the noise, and rarely, if ever, do people make wise decisions under these conditions. To get his book, Performance Under Pressure, or learn more about his organization, Institute for Health & Human Potential, go to www.ihhp.com. His podcast is called “The Last 8%.” During this show, we discuss the number-one skill required for leading others and ensuring their high performance—emotional intelligence. This has two elements: 1) knowing self and others, and 2) being in control