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Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | A Show for Driven Leaders

803 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 166 ratings

The show for driven leaders who want to maximize their performance & pursue greatness. Discover how you can build the mindset + leadership skills required to maximize your impact & the output of your team each week with Compete Every Day's Jake Thompson.

Learn what mental, habitual, & influential skills elite leaders leverage to succeed in their professional and personal lives. Our episodes are motivating - but they go beyond a fire that fades by providing actual takeaways that both new & experienced leaders can implement to create a competitive edge within themselves & their organizations.

For more information on how you can build a competitive edge in your career, visit CompeteEveryDay.com.

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Episodes

When You Lack Your Best

April 10, 2024 05:02 - 6 minutes - 8.93 MB

How should you respond when you wake up and realize, 'I don't have my best today.' ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE

Are You Learning from Both Directions?

April 08, 2024 05:02 - 6 minutes - 9.15 MB

Be careful to make sure you're not solely focused on learning from the people ahead of you... Grab the NEW 'Make Life Count' design here. Save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout! ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Are You Surrounded by Cheerleaders or Coaches?

April 03, 2024 05:03 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MB

What do the people surrounding you sound like? Grab the NEW 'Make Life Count' design here. Save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout! ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

One Way to Replace the Limiting Beliefs Limiting You

April 01, 2024 05:02 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MB

How do you start to reprogram limiting beliefs that are limiting you? Join the FREE April Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

A Different Way to Encourage Confidence in Yourself

March 27, 2024 05:02 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB

Jake shares strategies to encourage himself during challenging moments and how each of us can implement the same strategy for whatever situation we face. Join the FREE April Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

What's In Your Mental Carry-On?

March 25, 2024 05:02 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MB

What are you packing in your mental carry-on to be able to pull out when you need it? Listen to this past episode referenced with Lauren Rantala here. Join the FREE April Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

An Inspiring Story of Resilience with Michael Bednarz

March 20, 2024 05:02 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

Compete Every Day community member Mike Bednarz shares his near-death experience in 2023 and how he's approached the long, painful road back with a Competitor Mindset. Follow Mike's journey on Instagram here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Four Underrated Skills that Will Make You a Better Leader

March 18, 2024 05:02 - 6 minutes - 9.43 MB

Learn four underrated skills that will make you a better leader and take on Jake's challenge to actively work on one of them this next quarter. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Flex Your Courage Muscle

March 13, 2024 05:02 - 3 minutes - 4.89 MB

Building your confidence requires that you flex this more often. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Discomfort Done Beats Comfortable "Wish I Had"

March 11, 2024 05:02 - 2 minutes - 4.13 MB

This is why you want to make a choice that most people won't. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Building a Strong Culture Virtually with Grant Baldwin

March 06, 2024 06:02 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

Grant Baldwin is an entrepreneur and founder of The Speaker Lab. Today we discuss the challenges of building culture in an all-virtual organization, and what Grant has done to build an intentional culture while scaling this multimillion-dollar business. Learn more about The Speaker Lab and their programs here. Grab Grant's book, The Successful Speaker, on Amazon here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

What If I Can't Change the Culture?

March 04, 2024 06:02 - 4 minutes - 6.24 MB

What's a leader supposed to do if they can't change the entire culture from their position in the organizational chart? Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Why You Need to Bet On Yourself

March 01, 2024 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

Learn four vital reasons why you should bet on yourself in your career. Check out the inspiration for today's episode here. Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Why It's Important to Celebrate Small Wins

February 28, 2024 06:02 - 6 minutes - 9.2 MB

Don't overlook the importance of celebrating even your smallest steps forward. Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Do You Throw It In or Try Again?

February 26, 2024 06:02 - 7 minutes - 9.89 MB

Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE. Are you building the habit of throwing in the towel or trying again when you get off-track? ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

What If I Don't Believe I'm Good Enough?

February 23, 2024 06:02 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE. What do you do when you lack the confidence that you're even capable of reaching that goal? ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Creating Your Culture's System with JP Nerburn

February 21, 2024 06:02 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Author and sports' coaches' coach J.P. Nerburn joins the show to discuss his book The Culture System and ideas for improving your team's culture and instilling larger impact on your people. Grab JP's books on his website here. Connect with JP on Twitter here.  Want even MORE? Grab JP's FREE course on  here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Leaders Who Want to Be Great Crave This

February 19, 2024 06:02 - 7 minutes - 9.9 MB

Most people avoid getting truthful (sometimes negative) feedback, because of how it makes them feel. Leaders have to separate the feedback of what they do from the facts of who they are - so they can leverage feedback to get better. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Reframing Discomfort Instead of Running From It

February 16, 2024 06:02 - 1 minute - 2.36 MB

Our relationship with discomfort - and our ability to reframe how we see it - is vital to our relationship with growth and success. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Getting More out of Your Day with 3.3 Author John Briggs

February 14, 2024 06:02 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

Author & small business owner John Briggs returns to the podcast to discuss his newest book, The 3.3 Rule for better controlling your focus, and how we can squeeze more productivity out of less working hours. Grab John's book The 3.3 Rule here. Follow John on LinkedIn here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

My Advice to a Women's College Basketball Team - And You

February 12, 2024 06:02 - 6 minutes - 8.83 MB

Sit in on the words of encouragement I gave recently to a college basketball team and how that same advice can help you as you step into work and life today. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Are You Focused on the Right Lane?

February 09, 2024 06:02 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

What could happen if you started channeling your energy into your race - instead of someone else's? ___________________ Three Ways to Keep Building Your Competitor Mindset After Today's Episode Hire Jake to speak at your company or event. Click here to learn more. Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join our Morning Motivation Club Save 15% on empowering gear at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST at checkout

Excellence Isn't Common

February 08, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MB

Excellence isn't common, so why do we try so hard to blend in with society when society isn't achieving excellent outcomes? ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Is This Getting in the Way of Your Growth as a Leader?

February 05, 2024 06:02 - 4 minutes - 6.92 MB

Take a page from this research project featuring CEOs, MBA students, lawyers, and more against.... kindergarteners. Guess who won? It's not who you think - and what this lesson can teach about improvement. Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Success is the Byproduct, not the Destination

February 02, 2024 06:03 - 4 minutes - 6.41 MB

In today's episode, I dive into the importance of focusing on something other than success in order to actually reach it. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

The Reason Why I Always Say "I'm Cheering For You"

January 31, 2024 06:03 - 2 minutes - 4.17 MB

There's a very special reason why I close every podcast and every social media post with the line, "I'm cheering for you." In this episode, I reveal why it's so important to me. Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Is This Keeping You From Going?

January 29, 2024 06:02 - 5 minutes - 7.29 MB

Are we honest with ourselves to admit when it's FOPO that's stopping us from starting - and how can we reframe that mindset to reach our goals & realize no one that matters actually cares. Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Did You Push Yourself Today?

January 26, 2024 06:02 - 1 minute - 2.36 MB

How do you handle that inner voice that tells you that you aren't "good enough?" Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Embracing the Boring (Nutrition) to Build Your Best Self with Justin Murphy

January 24, 2024 06:02 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

iCoach founder & nutritional coach Justin Murphy makes his second appearance on the show to discuss the importance of embracing the basics and small shifts to fit your lifestyle vs trying to change everything in your diet. We talk accountability, LEGO blocks, and the importance of consistency. Learn more about iCoach here. Sign up for the FREE CED February Challenge here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

One Thing a Leader Has to Do Consistently

January 22, 2024 06:02 - 4 minutes - 6.82 MB

It's vital when cultivating influence as a leader to continually keep your mind open to doing this on a consistent basis. Join the FREE February Challenge here! ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Embracing "Just One" for Building Momentum

January 19, 2024 06:02 - 5 minutes - 8.06 MB

Could you get started if you saw it as "just one" step? ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

A New Way to Deal with Crowded Gyms & Those "Resolution Chasers"

January 17, 2024 06:01 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MB

What if we stopped complaining about all of the new gym-goers (and resolution chasers) and started using it as an opportunity to encourage? ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Transforming Grumbles into Gratitude

January 15, 2024 06:02 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

Are your complaints something that someone else would gladly take? An encouraging conversation on the power of reframing our situations as leaders. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Stop Shrinking This to Make Others Feel Comfortable

January 12, 2024 06:02 - 2 minutes - 3.83 MB

You're only hurting yourself when you shrink your goals to make other people feel comfortable about them. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Living Full After Hiding It All: A Former HYROX World Champion’s Journey to Overcome Adversity with Lauren Rantala

January 10, 2024 06:03 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

Warning: NSFW Language in this episode - but it's one you MUST listen to. 2022 HYROX Doubles champion Lauren Rantala joins the show to discuss her journey to sobriety, the importance of gratitude & self-talk during competition, and why it's more important to get in the arena rather than sit on the sidelines. Key Links from the Show: Follow Lauren on Instagram here. Check out Lauren's hybrid coaching programming here. Jake's newest book, Lead Better Now, is available for preorde...

The Privilege of Influencing Others: Inspiring Courage Through Your Actions

January 08, 2024 06:02 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MB

Will your actions be a shining example or a stirring warning? ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

It's Never Too Late (Yet) to Rewrite Your Story

January 05, 2024 06:02 - 6 minutes - 8.62 MB

Your time is ticking...but here's a reminder that it's not too late for you to get started. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

No Quit Living Part 2 with Christopher J Wirth

January 03, 2024 06:07 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

Mental performance coach Christopher J Wirth joins the show to discuss actionable strategies for resetting after disappointment and refocusing on the "play of life" at hand. Key Links from the Show: Follow Christopher on Instagram here. Listen to his first interview back from 2020 here. Jake's newest book, Lead Better Now, is available for preorder here & on Amazon Kindle here. JOIN the FREE January Challenge with Jake here! ___________________ Continue building your Competitor...

You vs You: Maximize Performance and Pursue Greatness

January 01, 2024 06:02 - 1 minute - 1.88 MB

Join the FREE January Challenge with Jake HERE. Be reminded that your competition this year - is with the person you were yesterday. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Building Self-Belief: Using Visualization to Propel Yourself Toward Greatness

December 29, 2023 06:02 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MB

Be sure to join my FREE January Challenge starting soon by signing up here. A quick exercise to help you cast a vision for the new year and whom you want to become in it. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Growth is Uncomfortable and Often Invisible

December 27, 2023 06:02 - 5 minutes - 7.27 MB

Join the FREE January Challenge with Jake HERE. You don't need to see progress to be consistently making it. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Reach Back and Give Them a Lift

December 25, 2023 06:03 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MB

Merry Christmas Competitors! Be encouraged with this Monday leadership episode on the importance of helping others make the same climb you're making. Join the FREE January Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Don't Let Them Pull You Down

December 22, 2023 06:02 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MB

Be inspired by this high school athlete's decision to not let crabs in a bucket, pull her down into being one, too. Join the FREE January Challenge with Jake HERE. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Control What You Allow In with Kendall Robowski

December 20, 2023 06:02 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB

Kendal Robowski is a mom, and entrepreneur and finished as one of the top HYROX athletes in the world in the 35-39 division. We discuss dealing with online trolls, changing up your circle's conversation, and the importance of surrounding yourself with peers that push you in the direction you wish to climb. Key Links from the Show: Follow Kendall on Instagram here. Checkout Kendall's interior design studio and work here. Jake's newest book, Lead Better Now, is available for preo...

Rally Our People During "Busy" Seasons

December 18, 2023 06:02 - 6 minutes - 9.31 MB

It's crucial for leaders to be mindful of - and adjust - their language to help their teams' mindsets and culture during those stressful seasons. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Write Your 2024 Obituary

December 15, 2023 12:50 - 6 minutes - 8.58 MB

What will the epitaph of 2024 read? Be encouraged to start writing yours and why is it important to determine it right now before the year starts. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Activate Your Heroic Potential with Brian Johnson

December 13, 2023 06:02 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB

Brian Johnson is the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and the author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential. He’s 50% Philosopher + 50% CEO and 101% committed to helping create a world in which 51% of humanity is flourishing by the year 2051. Brian joins today show to talk about the pursuit of excellence, closing the gap, and how the right focus and growth can change everything. Key Links from the Show: Join Heroic here or download from the App Store here. Ord...

Benefits of a Competitive Mindset with Career Setbacks

December 11, 2023 06:02 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

This is why having a (healthy) competitive mindset is crucial to your professional development & trajectory, especially when you face a career setback. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

This is Your Competitive Advantage Against the More Talented

December 08, 2023 06:03 - 6 minutes - 8.38 MB

You have 100% control if you build this one competitive advantage that will help you surpass more talented, enthusiastic people.  ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

Staying Focused When You Get Blindsided

December 06, 2023 06:02 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

How to improve self-discipline, especially related to procrastination and chasing quick dopamine highs. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.

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2 Episodes
Caleb Campbell
1 Episode
Colin Cerniglia
1 Episode
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