In this episode, recorded on September 11th, Mike Lantz and Josh Hauser ("Chef Hauser") engage in an unscripted conversation about business leadership, personal growth, and mindset. Josh shares memorable analogies—like "left cheek, right cheek" and "what wood won't light"—to illustrate the importance of referrals, clarity, and focusing on high performers. The hosts discuss raising organizational standards, the value of self-awareness, and fostering team alignment. Blending humor and practical advice, they encourage leaders to obsess over excellence, nurture talent, and continually reflect on how to improve both personally and professionally.   Podcasting Mishaps & Mentors (00:00:08) Hosts Mike Lantz and Josh Hauser discuss podcasting mistakes, referencing mentor Brian Neal and the importance of preparation. Episode Context & Structure (00:01:20) Explains the unscripted nature of the show, recording date, and introduces the "Quotable by Joshua Chef Hauser" segment. Find Silence or Find Shock (00:02:33) Discusses the value of silence in leadership conversations and the dangers of constant noise. Clarity Breaks & Reflective Questions (00:04:00) Explores the practice of clarity breaks, journaling, and asking "What if I do nothing?" to gain insight. Eliminating "But" from Language (00:05:06) Highlights the negative impact of "but" in communication and encourages using "and" or "however." Could Be Good, Could Be Bad (00:05:43) Shares the analogy of not labeling events as good or bad, but learning from every situation. Hell on Earth: Meeting the Person You Could Have Been (00:08:18) Emphasizes the importance of vision, intentional growth, and not settling for less than your potential. The Power of Vision & Incremental Change (00:09:21) Discusses overcoming fear of change, setting a clear vision, and taking steps toward becoming your ideal self. Rules + Tools + Disciplines = Standards (00:14:21) Explains how standards in organizations are created and maintained through rules, tools, and disciplines. Raising Standards by Upgrading Talent (00:16:49) Talks about improving organizational standards by replacing low performers and always seeking better talent. Left Cheek, Right Cheek: Full-Service Mindset (00:18:26) Uses the "left cheek, right cheek" analogy to stress the importance of both delivering and following up for referrals. Obsessing Over Clarity and Alignment (00:20:43) Encourages organizations to obsess over clarity, alignment, and not doing a half-assed job. Know What Wood Won't Light (00:22:00) Advises leaders to stop wasting energy on people or projects that won't succeed—move on from "wet wood." Effort, Technique, and Talent (00:23:25) Discusses the value of combining effort, technique, and talent to achieve championship-level results. Episode Wrap-Up & Future Plans (00:24:07) Concludes the episode, reflecting on the value of the discussion and teasing future similar segments.

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