What separates exceptional leaders from everyone else?
It's not talent.
It's not intelligence.
And it's not working harder.
In this episode of Time to Reset, Penny Zenker sits down with Sébastien Page, Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price and author of The Psychology of Leadership, to explore the mental habits that help leaders thrive under pressure.
Together they unpack why the most successful leaders focus on mastery over ego, why resilience is built through setbacks—not avoiding them—and how a psychology-first approach creates stronger teams, better decisions, and long-term success.
You'll also discover why leaders need more than measurable goals, how AI changes what leaders should prioritize, and why meaning—not metrics alone—is the key to engagement.
In this episode:
- The difference between mastery goals and performance goals
- Why resilience starts with your mindset—not your circumstances
- How positive psychology differs from toxic positivity
- The leadership psychology behind high-performing teams
- Why focusing on process leads to better results
- How AI is changing effective leadership
- The hidden danger of goal-induced blindness
- Why meaning drives motivation more than metrics
Whether you're leading a business, managing a team, or simply trying to become a better decision-maker, this conversation will help you build the mindset needed to succeed in today's rapidly changing world.
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Connect with Sébastien Page
📘 The Psychology of Leadership
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