#249: Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing – Performance is everyone’s job

24/07/2025 55 min Episodio 249
#249: Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing – Performance is everyone’s job

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Episode Synopsis

You can hire great people and set bold goals … yet still fall short. Why?

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, knows the answer. And it has less to do with talent, and more to do with something most leaders overlook.

This episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a high-performance team—and why clarity might be your most powerful tool.

You’ll also learn:


Why exclusivity was hurting the brand—and what fixed it

The mindset you need if you want long-term partnerships 

How to make split-second decisions (with wisdom straight from the pit!)

What most leaders miss about gathering real input


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