Jim Britt turns one word into a leadership gut-punch: resourceful. Then, he goes even further: what if source is love, and fear is something we accidentally fall in love with instead?

In this episode, you’ll hear a true story of losing everything, making one decision not to quit, and watching opportunity appear almost on cue.

We also unpack the hidden beliefs and self-talk that sabotage leaders, plus the approval-and-control paradox that makes smart people freeze when it matters most.

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SOUNDBITES

[2:41] Why decision-making is the foundation for success . . . and what it takes to commit without keeping one foot out the door.

[3:10] A rock-bottom story: losing everything, choosing not to quit, and the single decision that changed the trajectory.

[5:12] Taking action when you have almost nothing . . . and how one small move can unlock unexpected opportunity.

[6:26] What most people do wrongly when they try hard but get no results . . . and how coaching can flip outcomes fast.

[7:45] Why vision boards are optional but decisions are not . . . and how progress is built in “today,” not someday.

[8:51] Why we set a goal, make a decision, then generate fear to stop ourselves . . . and the hidden role of subconscious self-talk.

[9:36] How core beliefs formed in the first six years can shape adult confidence, relationships, and leadership behaviour at work.

[10:20] What “not feeling worthy” can look like in adulthood . . . from staying silent in meetings to self-sabotaging success.

[12:13] Why speaking to an audience can feel like facing predators . . . and how ancient survival wiring shows up as modern fear.

[12:55] The approval and control paradox: why needing approval blocks it, and why needing control creates more anxiety.

[13:22] How letting go of approval and control helps you become more yourself . . . and why that is what audiences respond to.

[14:44] A “never again” public speaking moment . . . and how to turn a rough first attempt into skill-building rather than avoidance.

[16:12] How to identify your mindset by looking at results in any area of life . . . and why decisions quietly shape how you show up.

[17:29] Why leaders inside organisations should write a book . . . using publishing as credibility, conversation fuel, and visibility.

[18:23] Personal branding for employed leaders . . . and how being published can help you rise through the ranks.

[19:12] Practical advice for success: become “resourceful” by reconnecting to source . . . and choosing vision over fear.

[21:14] How to connect, work with, or be coached

 

JIM BRITT

https://jimbritt.com/contact-2/

https://jimbrittcoaching.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-britt/

 

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