BITESIZE #36 | Lord Richard Dannatt: Aim high, be the best, courage is key
The High Performance
Episode Details
Published Date
Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT
Duration
7:56
Explicit
False
Guests
No guests specified
Lord Dannatt concluded his forty year military career as the head of the British Army. His leadership and decision making affected hundreds of thousands. This bitesize episode focuses one of the most impactful definitions of high performance we’ve heard so far…
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## Introduction
- This bite-sized episode features excerpts from an interview with Lord Dannatt, a former head of the British Army, who emphasizes the importance of courage in achieving high performance.
- The episode is part of a larger conversation available as a full episode on the High-Performance podcast.
## Key Points:
- **Courage as a Key Trait:**
- Lord Dannatt highlights courage as one of the three essential elements for high performance, along with aiming high and being your best.
- Courage is seen as crucial for overcoming challenges and pursuing ambitious goals.
- **Examples of Courage:**
- Billy Munger's return to racing after losing his legs, Kelly Holmes' pursuit of an Olympic gold medal despite age skepticism, and Gareth Southgate's transformation of the England football team exemplify the significance of courage.
- **Courage in High-Performance Journey:**
- The journey to high performance is daunting and requires moving away from the ordinary, which can be scary.
- Embracing change and pursuing high performance necessitates bravery.
- **Courage in Various Contexts:**
- Courage can manifest in different ways:
- Robin Van Persie's dedication to self-improvement despite criticism.
- Rio Ferdinand's pursuit of a ballet career despite societal expectations.
- Ant Middleton's resilience in overcoming physical challenges.
- **Courage and Goal Achievement:**
- Courage is vital for individuals who know their goals, have a plan, and work hard but struggle to make tough decisions or take on difficult tasks.
- **Courage and Personal Values:**
- Damien emphasizes the importance of focusing on what truly matters and communicating these values to others.
- Clarity of purpose and alignment with personal values contribute to courage.
## Conclusion:
- The episode underscores the importance of courage in achieving high performance and provides inspiring examples from various individuals who have demonstrated remarkable courage in their pursuits.
- Listeners are encouraged to explore the full conversation with Lord Dannatt in the main episode of the High-Performance podcast.