#116 The Psychology of High Performance: Why Great Leaders Avoid Burnout

#116 The Psychology of High Performance: Why Great Leaders Avoid Burnout

Author: Sacha June 17, 2026 Duration: 44:54
What separates great leaders from those who burn out? In this episode, author and investment leader Sébastien Page shares the powerful psychological principles that help high performers thrive under pressure without sacrificing their health, relationships, or long-term success. Drawing from sports psychology, leadership research, and real-world executive experience, Sebastien explains why many leaders fall into the trap of goal-induced blindness, how to balance ego and mastery, and why sustainable performance requires more than just working harder. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers practical insights for building resilience, improving decision-making, and leading with greater purpose. In This Episode: ✅ Ego vs. Mastery: The mindset shift that drives growth ✅ Why high achievers are vulnerable to burnout ✅ The danger of goal-induced blindness ✅ Lessons from Olympic athletes and elite performers ✅ How stress affects leadership and performance ✅ Building high-performing teams with introverts and extroverts ✅ Return on Time Spent (ROTS) and productivity strategies ✅ The psychology behind sustainable success If you're striving for excellence without sacrificing what matters most, this episode is for you. #Leadership #PsychologyOfLeadership #HighPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment #BurnoutPrevention #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #PeakPerformance #Mindset #PersonalGrowth Follow Us: 📸 Instagram: Uncomplicate It! ▶️ YouTube: Uncomplicated Marketing - YouTube

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