EP152 - Unlocking Self-Worth with Jake Thompson: Transform Your Confidence and Life
In this episode, Tyler sits down with the inspiring Jake Thompson, leadership performance coach and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day. Jake shares his personal journey from being financially successful yet unfulfilled to finding his true calling in leadership and personal development.
Join us as Jake redefines the concept of competition, emphasizing the importance of striving for personal excellence rather than competing against others. He delves into the psychological traits that distinguish good leaders from great ones, highlighting the significance of an abundance mindset and the dangers of unhealthy comparisons.
Meet Jake Thompson
Jake Thompson is a leadership performance coach and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car.
Jake has spent more than a decade working with leaders and organizations worldwide on how to get better results for themselves and their teams. His client list includes Deloitte, Titleist Golf/FootJoy, Dallas Cowboys, and more. Jake has been featured in Forbes, hosts a podcast in the top 1% globally, and has directly impacted over 80,000 ambitious leaders.
Through his entrepreneurial sales experience, client work, and research, Jake has built a proven Influence Playbook that helps leaders improve their mindset, habits, and team development to create more influence as impactful leaders in their organization.
Jake lives in Dallas/Fort Worth with his wife, Elena, and their dogs, Sugar, Donut, & Snacks.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
00:00 Intro
02:21 Why you should compete with yourself
06:41 When leaders are threatened by other people’s success…
08:02 Competition vs. Unhealthy comparison
09:12 Why collaboration beats competition
12:53 The importance of training
17:31 The “Sink or Swim” culture
21:56 How empathy and competition can coexist in the workplace
28:23 Jake’s story of transformation
32:52 How to be an inspired leader
35:33 Addressing envy
39:35 Embracing imperfection in leadership
43:15 Growth through vulnerability
46:04 Start owning your failures
Resources, books, and links mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Jake:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompsonspeaks/
https://www.competeeveryday.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks/
https://www.youtube.com/competeeveryday
Where to find Tyler:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdickerhoof
https://www.instagram.com/tyler_dickerhoof/
https://www.youtube.com/@impactdrivenleader/
https://twitter.com/ImpactDLeader
About the Impact Driven Leader Podcast
The Impact Driven Leader Podcast, hosted by Tyler Dickerhoof, is for Xillennial leaders who have felt alone and ill-equipped to lead in today's world. Through inspiring interviews with authors from around the world, Tyler uncovers how unique leadership strengths can empower others to achieve so much more, with real impact.
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