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Leadership in 5

James R. Mayhew
Leadership
Team Dynamics
Employee Engagement
Team Alignment
Leadership Challenges
Communication
Execution
Organizational Clarity
Trust
Team Performance
Bottlenecks
Team Trust
Company Growth
Accountability
Company Culture
Feedback
Alignment
Team Management
Memory
Business Growth

Execution without excuses. Five minutes. One insight. No wasted words. Leadership In 5 is the podcast for founders and executives who are done with vague advice and tired of hearing “just communicate better” like it’s a strategy. I’m James Mayhew. I’ve served as Chief Culture Officer, coached hundreds of leaders, and made the thousand-plus execution mistakes so you don’t have to. I work with high-... more

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Are you known for your output… or for what happens to other people when you’re in the room?

Most people define high performers by their output: discipline, drive, execution, results. But over time, the true difference between high performers isn’t h... more

In most companies, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Leaders pour time into struggling employees, inconsistent managers, and lagging departments, while high performers are left alone because they “don’t need much.” That instinct feels responsible, b... more

Many founders mistake constant involvement for leadership.

But if execution still depends on you stepping in, the business hasn’t matured — it’s just grown.

In this episode, James explains why recurring rescue is a structural issue, not a motivati... more

High performers often make intense managers. They see gaps quickly, hold high standards, and move fast to correct what’s wrong. On the surface, execution improves. Mistakes decrease. Standards tighten. But underneath that improvement, something quiet... more

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Leaders often assume their culture is aligned with their values, but culture isn’t defined by intent — it’s revealed by how people behave and adapt. High performers are the clearest evidence of how culture actually functions because they read the env... more

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Many leaders describe their business, their team, or their people as “fine” without realizing the cost of that decision.

“Fine” signals stability, but it also sets a ceiling. When leaders accept fine as the standard, curiosity fades, development slo... more

Most high performers don’t realize how deeply their identity formed around doing things themselves until leadership feels heavier and nothing they do brings the relief it once did. In this episode, James reflects on the silent shift high performers e... more

Most leaders believe they’re getting the best out of their people if performance looks solid. But performance only shows what’s being delivered — not how much more someone could contribute.

In this episode, James Mayhew explains why so much talent g... more

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James Mayhew
Host of Leadership In 5, James Mayhew is an expert in leadership development with experience as Chief Culture Officer and having coached numerous leaders. He brings practical insights derived from significant real-world experience and mistakes to help others avoid pitfalls.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Quick daily check up from the neck up!

    I have found that this quick little insight or question of the day really helps put me in a growth mindset to start my day. Excellent job James keep them coming!

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    JeremyKoop
    United States7 months ago

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The quick format of the episodes is noted as a time-saver, allowing busy professionals to gain valuable leadership advice efficiently.
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10. They Want to Help but Don’t Know How
Q: Are they getting weekly feedback that helps them adjust, not just stay busy?
Regular feedback is essential for teams to stay aligned with goals and adjust their actions accordingly.
10. They Want to Help but Don’t Know How
Q: Do your people know the top three company or department goals that they have for this quarter?
It's crucial to ensure that employees are aware of these goals and that they are involved in creating them.
17. You’re Not Leading a System—You’re Leading People
Q: Where is good enough quietly becoming your standard?
Consider areas where mediocrity has become acceptable instead of striving for excellence.
17. You’re Not Leading a System—You’re Leading People
Q: What barriers keep your team from doing their best work?
Reflect on specific obstacles within the work environment that hinder employee performance.
47. Why Your Team Isn’t Buying In — And What to Do About It
Q: What's one step you can take yet this week to prove you're the kind of leader others can actually believe in?
Consider immediate actions aligned with your values and transparency that can reinforce trust.

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