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    <description>Welcome to The High-Performance Herd, where CEOs and founders learn to multiply impact without multiplying hours. I'm David Quick—I've been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders through the messy reality of scaling teams and building high-performing cultures.
This podcast features peer conversations with business leaders navigating real challenges: being the bottleneck where everything runs through you, managing disconnected leadership teams, working unsustainable hours, or leading teams that need constant direction.
We explore how to transition from overextended operator to empowered leader, build teams that perform without micromanagement, and create the leverage that lets you thrive instead of just survive. No guru nonsense—just honest conversations between bulls who've been in the arena.
Whether you're scaling from founder-led sales to a real team, struggling with misaligned leaders, or wondering if there's a better way than working 70-hour weeks, you'll find practical frameworks and real stories from leaders who've found their path.
This is The High-Performance Herd.</description>
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This podcast features peer conversations with business leaders navigating real challenges: being the bottleneck where everything runs through you, managing disconnected leadership teams, working unsustainable hours, or leading teams that need constant direction.
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Whether you're scaling from founder-led sales to a real team, struggling with misaligned leaders, or wondering if there's a better way than working 70-hour weeks, you'll find practical frameworks and real stories from leaders who've found their path.
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        <![CDATA[<p>From a town of 4,500 people in Ontario to the CEO chair of Mackage, one of luxury fashion's most electrifying transformation stories, Tanya Golesic proves that relentless work ethic and radical brand authenticity are the only credentials that truly matter when building a billion dollar global empire.<br>Tanya Golesic, CEO of Mackage, carried the precision of Ralph Lauren, the global sophistication of LVMH and Marc Jacobs, and the brand instincts of Jimmy Choo into one defining mission: evolve a beloved Canadian outerwear label into a global luxury lifestyle powerhouse.<br>This conversation is a masterclass in leadership courage, brand storytelling, and the raw grit behind scaling a fashion house from the inside out.<br>🎯 The Origin Blueprint: From Steaming Samples to the World Stage<br>🏆 The Luxury Code: How Mackage Outgrew the Puffer Jacket Forever<br>🌍 The Culture War: Leading Across Borders Without Losing Your Brand Soul<br>🚀 The Billion Dollar Bench: Building the Leadership Team That Actually Scales</p><p>You can get in touch with Tanya Golesic here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyagolesic/<br>Website: https://www.mackage.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:07:11 +0100</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From a town of 4,500 people in Ontario to the CEO chair of Mackage, one of luxury fashion's most electrifying transformation stories, Tanya Golesic proves that relentless work ethic and radical brand authenticity are the only credentials that truly matter when building a billion dollar global empire.<br>Tanya Golesic, CEO of Mackage, carried the precision of Ralph Lauren, the global sophistication of LVMH and Marc Jacobs, and the brand instincts of Jimmy Choo into one defining mission: evolve a beloved Canadian outerwear label into a global luxury lifestyle powerhouse.<br>This conversation is a masterclass in leadership courage, brand storytelling, and the raw grit behind scaling a fashion house from the inside out.<br>🎯 The Origin Blueprint: From Steaming Samples to the World Stage<br>🏆 The Luxury Code: How Mackage Outgrew the Puffer Jacket Forever<br>🌍 The Culture War: Leading Across Borders Without Losing Your Brand Soul<br>🚀 The Billion Dollar Bench: Building the Leadership Team That Actually Scales</p><p>You can get in touch with Tanya Golesic here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyagolesic/<br>Website: https://www.mackage.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E16 Software Growth Stalls When Leaders Ignore This Critical Hiring Signal | with Justin Newell</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p> From learning what leadership truly means by watching his father succeed, to building a software empire across an entire continent, Justin Newell, CEO of Inform North America, is proof that extraordinary authority is not given. It is engineered, role by role, decision by decision, and market by market.<br>📍 The Trench Blueprint for Tech Leadership<br>How mastering every organizational role builds unshakeable software industry authority<br>📍 From Brand Invisibility to Market Authority<br>The referenceable customer strategy that transformed Inform North America<br>📍 Culture Wins. Always Wins.<br>Why organizational culture and trust are your most powerful talent retention weapons<br>📍 The Next Generation Leadership Contract<br>Decoding the younger workforce and building a scalable leadership team</p><p>You can get in touch with Justin Newell here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinjnewell/<br>Website: https://www.inform-software.com/en/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p> From learning what leadership truly means by watching his father succeed, to building a software empire across an entire continent, Justin Newell, CEO of Inform North America, is proof that extraordinary authority is not given. It is engineered, role by role, decision by decision, and market by market.<br>📍 The Trench Blueprint for Tech Leadership<br>How mastering every organizational role builds unshakeable software industry authority<br>📍 From Brand Invisibility to Market Authority<br>The referenceable customer strategy that transformed Inform North America<br>📍 Culture Wins. Always Wins.<br>Why organizational culture and trust are your most powerful talent retention weapons<br>📍 The Next Generation Leadership Contract<br>Decoding the younger workforce and building a scalable leadership team</p><p>You can get in touch with Justin Newell here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinjnewell/<br>Website: https://www.inform-software.com/en/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p> From learning what leadership truly means by watching his father succeed, to building a software empire across an entire continent, Justin Newell, CEO of Inform North America, is proof that extraordinary authority is not given. It is engineered, role by role, decision by decision, and market by market.<br>📍 The Trench Blueprint for Tech Leadership<br>How mastering every organizational role builds unshakeable software industry authority<br>📍 From Brand Invisibility to Market Authority<br>The referenceable customer strategy that transformed Inform North America<br>📍 Culture Wins. Always Wins.<br>Why organizational culture and trust are your most powerful talent retention weapons<br>📍 The Next Generation Leadership Contract<br>Decoding the younger workforce and building a scalable leadership team</p><p>You can get in touch with Justin Newell here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinjnewell/<br>Website: https://www.inform-software.com/en/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From a single mother's household with four kids doing laundry at age 10, to leading a defence manufacturing powerhouse trusted with bringing US troops safely to the ground 100% of the time, John Oswald, President and CEO of Mills Manufacturing, proves that real leadership is never chosen. It chooses you.<br>What you will discover in this episode:<br>🪖 The Reluctant Leader Blueprint: How a youth hockey captain became a defence CEO<br>🏭 The Immigrant Workforce Advantage: Five languages, one unstoppable culture<br>🌀 Post Hurricane Helene: 130 of 150 employees showed up. Here is why that happened<br>📐 Strategic Clarity in Defence Manufacturing: KPIs, boards, and the ProfiCo shiftMills Manufacturing does not manufacture product.</p><p> It manufactures trust, under the highest military compliance standards, with a workforce most executives would call impossible to manage. John dismantles every conventional leadership assumption in this conversation.</p><p>Connect with John Oswald here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-oswald-a32ab06/Website: https://www.millsmanufacturing.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From a single mother's household with four kids doing laundry at age 10, to leading a defence manufacturing powerhouse trusted with bringing US troops safely to the ground 100% of the time, John Oswald, President and CEO of Mills Manufacturing, proves that real leadership is never chosen. It chooses you.<br>What you will discover in this episode:<br>🪖 The Reluctant Leader Blueprint: How a youth hockey captain became a defence CEO<br>🏭 The Immigrant Workforce Advantage: Five languages, one unstoppable culture<br>🌀 Post Hurricane Helene: 130 of 150 employees showed up. Here is why that happened<br>📐 Strategic Clarity in Defence Manufacturing: KPIs, boards, and the ProfiCo shiftMills Manufacturing does not manufacture product.</p><p> It manufactures trust, under the highest military compliance standards, with a workforce most executives would call impossible to manage. John dismantles every conventional leadership assumption in this conversation.</p><p>Connect with John Oswald here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-oswald-a32ab06/Website: https://www.millsmanufacturing.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>David Quick</author>
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      <itunes:author>David Quick</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From a single mother's household with four kids doing laundry at age 10, to leading a defence manufacturing powerhouse trusted with bringing US troops safely to the ground 100% of the time, John Oswald, President and CEO of Mills Manufacturing, proves that real leadership is never chosen. It chooses you.<br>What you will discover in this episode:<br>🪖 The Reluctant Leader Blueprint: How a youth hockey captain became a defence CEO<br>🏭 The Immigrant Workforce Advantage: Five languages, one unstoppable culture<br>🌀 Post Hurricane Helene: 130 of 150 employees showed up. Here is why that happened<br>📐 Strategic Clarity in Defence Manufacturing: KPIs, boards, and the ProfiCo shiftMills Manufacturing does not manufacture product.</p><p> It manufactures trust, under the highest military compliance standards, with a workforce most executives would call impossible to manage. John dismantles every conventional leadership assumption in this conversation.</p><p>Connect with John Oswald here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-oswald-a32ab06/Website: https://www.millsmanufacturing.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E14 Most Leaders Fail Because They Confuse Remote Work With Accountability | with Rich Brady</title>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>SE01 E14 Most Leaders Fail Because They Confuse Remote Work With Accountability | with Rich Brady</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From the rubble of a Pentagon under attack on 9/11 to commanding 4,000 Marines across 67 locations, Rich Brady, President and CEO of the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM), forged a leadership philosophy that no business school on earth could teach.<br>In this high voltage episode of High Performance Herd, Marine Colonel turned CEO Rich Brady strips away every illusion of what it truly takes to lead, rebuild, and future proof an organisation when the ground shifts beneath your feet. From losing their largest revenue event overnight to engineering a bold new business model that is already turning the tide, Rich Brady and SDFM are writing one of the most compelling comeback stories in the defence and government financial management world today.</p><p>🎖 The 9/11 Pentagon Moment: Leadership When Seconds Define Legacy<br>💡 Military Command vs CEO Suite: The Brutal Honest Comparison Nobody Talks About<br>📊 Revenue Concentration Risk: How One Cancelled Contract Forced a Complete Reinvention<br>🔄 Cultural Change or People Change: The Decision Every Leader Delays Too Long</p><p>Whether you are a defence finance professional, a government contractor, a nonprofit executive, or a business leader navigating volatility and reinvention, this conversation is your masterclass. Rich Brady proves that the fundamentals of leadership never change, but the courage to act on them separates the great from the forgotten.</p><p>Connect with Rich Brady here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-brady-0698b9b/<br>Website: https://sdfm.org</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From the rubble of a Pentagon under attack on 9/11 to commanding 4,000 Marines across 67 locations, Rich Brady, President and CEO of the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM), forged a leadership philosophy that no business school on earth could teach.<br>In this high voltage episode of High Performance Herd, Marine Colonel turned CEO Rich Brady strips away every illusion of what it truly takes to lead, rebuild, and future proof an organisation when the ground shifts beneath your feet. From losing their largest revenue event overnight to engineering a bold new business model that is already turning the tide, Rich Brady and SDFM are writing one of the most compelling comeback stories in the defence and government financial management world today.</p><p>🎖 The 9/11 Pentagon Moment: Leadership When Seconds Define Legacy<br>💡 Military Command vs CEO Suite: The Brutal Honest Comparison Nobody Talks About<br>📊 Revenue Concentration Risk: How One Cancelled Contract Forced a Complete Reinvention<br>🔄 Cultural Change or People Change: The Decision Every Leader Delays Too Long</p><p>Whether you are a defence finance professional, a government contractor, a nonprofit executive, or a business leader navigating volatility and reinvention, this conversation is your masterclass. Rich Brady proves that the fundamentals of leadership never change, but the courage to act on them separates the great from the forgotten.</p><p>Connect with Rich Brady here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-brady-0698b9b/<br>Website: https://sdfm.org</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>David Quick</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From the rubble of a Pentagon under attack on 9/11 to commanding 4,000 Marines across 67 locations, Rich Brady, President and CEO of the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM), forged a leadership philosophy that no business school on earth could teach.<br>In this high voltage episode of High Performance Herd, Marine Colonel turned CEO Rich Brady strips away every illusion of what it truly takes to lead, rebuild, and future proof an organisation when the ground shifts beneath your feet. From losing their largest revenue event overnight to engineering a bold new business model that is already turning the tide, Rich Brady and SDFM are writing one of the most compelling comeback stories in the defence and government financial management world today.</p><p>🎖 The 9/11 Pentagon Moment: Leadership When Seconds Define Legacy<br>💡 Military Command vs CEO Suite: The Brutal Honest Comparison Nobody Talks About<br>📊 Revenue Concentration Risk: How One Cancelled Contract Forced a Complete Reinvention<br>🔄 Cultural Change or People Change: The Decision Every Leader Delays Too Long</p><p>Whether you are a defence finance professional, a government contractor, a nonprofit executive, or a business leader navigating volatility and reinvention, this conversation is your masterclass. Rich Brady proves that the fundamentals of leadership never change, but the courage to act on them separates the great from the forgotten.</p><p>Connect with Rich Brady here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-brady-0698b9b/<br>Website: https://sdfm.org</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E13 Custom Furniture Brands Fail When They Chase Retail Growth | with Jeremy Barker</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>SE01 E13 Custom Furniture Brands Fail When They Chase Retail Growth | with Jeremy Barker</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bankrupt twice, sleeping in his truck, $762 paychecks as a firefighter - Jeremy Barker, Founder and CEO of Murphy Door Inc., turned a 9x11 theater room project for his daughters into a hidden door empire generating $60 million a year, Made in America, and scaling toward a billion. This is not a rags to riches fairy tale. This is a masterclass in grit, category creation, financial discipline, and what entrepreneurship actually costs before it pays.</p><p>🚪 The Overnight Empire That Took 30 Years — from bankrupt shed builder to hidden door pioneer<br>🔥 The Firefighter's Secret Weapon — why keeping your job could be your smartest startup move<br>💰 Why Paying Yourself First Is Killing Your Company — the ruthless cash discipline behind $60M<br>🏭 The Micro Manufacturing Revolution — 20 factories, one billion dollar vision, zero compromises</p><p>Jeremy does not talk theory. He talks two bankruptcies, a year living in his car, suicidal moments, and the exact frameworks he used to scale Murphy Door Inc. from a $30,000 hardware side hustle into one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies. He breaks down why your conversion rate is your real business problem, why "do what you love" is dangerous advice, and how one DIY Network episode saved his company from collapse on a single credit card payment deadline.<br>If you are an entrepreneur, a founder in the scaling phase, a manufacturer, a builder, or someone who refuses to quit despite the odds, this conversation was built for you.</p><p>You can get in touch with Jeremy Barker here on LinkedIn:<br>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-barker-02007648/<br>Website: https://murphydoor.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bankrupt twice, sleeping in his truck, $762 paychecks as a firefighter - Jeremy Barker, Founder and CEO of Murphy Door Inc., turned a 9x11 theater room project for his daughters into a hidden door empire generating $60 million a year, Made in America, and scaling toward a billion. This is not a rags to riches fairy tale. This is a masterclass in grit, category creation, financial discipline, and what entrepreneurship actually costs before it pays.</p><p>🚪 The Overnight Empire That Took 30 Years — from bankrupt shed builder to hidden door pioneer<br>🔥 The Firefighter's Secret Weapon — why keeping your job could be your smartest startup move<br>💰 Why Paying Yourself First Is Killing Your Company — the ruthless cash discipline behind $60M<br>🏭 The Micro Manufacturing Revolution — 20 factories, one billion dollar vision, zero compromises</p><p>Jeremy does not talk theory. He talks two bankruptcies, a year living in his car, suicidal moments, and the exact frameworks he used to scale Murphy Door Inc. from a $30,000 hardware side hustle into one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies. He breaks down why your conversion rate is your real business problem, why "do what you love" is dangerous advice, and how one DIY Network episode saved his company from collapse on a single credit card payment deadline.<br>If you are an entrepreneur, a founder in the scaling phase, a manufacturer, a builder, or someone who refuses to quit despite the odds, this conversation was built for you.</p><p>You can get in touch with Jeremy Barker here on LinkedIn:<br>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-barker-02007648/<br>Website: https://murphydoor.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Bankrupt twice, sleeping in his truck, $762 paychecks as a firefighter - Jeremy Barker, Founder and CEO of Murphy Door Inc., turned a 9x11 theater room project for his daughters into a hidden door empire generating $60 million a year, Made in America, and scaling toward a billion. This is not a rags to riches fairy tale. This is a masterclass in grit, category creation, financial discipline, and what entrepreneurship actually costs before it pays.</p><p>🚪 The Overnight Empire That Took 30 Years — from bankrupt shed builder to hidden door pioneer<br>🔥 The Firefighter's Secret Weapon — why keeping your job could be your smartest startup move<br>💰 Why Paying Yourself First Is Killing Your Company — the ruthless cash discipline behind $60M<br>🏭 The Micro Manufacturing Revolution — 20 factories, one billion dollar vision, zero compromises</p><p>Jeremy does not talk theory. He talks two bankruptcies, a year living in his car, suicidal moments, and the exact frameworks he used to scale Murphy Door Inc. from a $30,000 hardware side hustle into one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies. He breaks down why your conversion rate is your real business problem, why "do what you love" is dangerous advice, and how one DIY Network episode saved his company from collapse on a single credit card payment deadline.<br>If you are an entrepreneur, a founder in the scaling phase, a manufacturer, a builder, or someone who refuses to quit despite the odds, this conversation was built for you.</p><p>You can get in touch with Jeremy Barker here on LinkedIn:<br>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-barker-02007648/<br>Website: https://murphydoor.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E12: Real Challenge In Pharma : 24/7 Operations That Never Stop | Cheryl Patnick</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Most companies are scaling fast and quietly building a broken culture that top talent will eventually run from. Cheryl Patnick, Chief Administrative Officer of Tris Pharma, has lived the uncomfortable reality of growing a pharma company from under 50 people to over 600, and she is here to reveal the hidden truths that most leaders refuse to talk about. What does it actually take to keep culture alive at scale, eliminate brilliant jerks, and build a high performance team that does not collapse under pressure? This conversation is raw, real, and packed with hard earned wisdom.</p><p>🎬 The Origin Story: From Motel Manager to CAO Cheryl traces her people first leadership philosophy from a small corner of the world to the C suite of a CNS innovation powerhouse.</p><p>⚙️ Scaling Without Losing Your Soul How Tris Pharma navigated the brutal transition of changing tires on a moving car while keeping culture, communication, and core values intact.</p><p>🧬 The Brilliant Jerk Problem Nobody Talks About Why one toxic high performer can destroy years of culture building, and the bold decision that separates good companies from great ones.</p><p>🔭 AI, Global Expansion, and the Future of People Cheryl shares why artificial intelligence will not replace culture but will make it more critical than ever as Tris eyes international growth.</p><p>If you are an HR leader, people operations executive, Chief Administrative Officer, pharma executive, or a founder scaling a team through rapid growth, this episode was made for you. The next chapter of your leadership journey starts here.</p><p>You can get in touch with Cheryl Patnick here on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-patnick-2286164/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-patnick-2286164/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.trispharma.com/">https://www.trispharma.com/</a></p><p>The future belongs to leaders who build cultures that outlast them. Will yours?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Most companies are scaling fast and quietly building a broken culture that top talent will eventually run from. Cheryl Patnick, Chief Administrative Officer of Tris Pharma, has lived the uncomfortable reality of growing a pharma company from under 50 people to over 600, and she is here to reveal the hidden truths that most leaders refuse to talk about. What does it actually take to keep culture alive at scale, eliminate brilliant jerks, and build a high performance team that does not collapse under pressure? This conversation is raw, real, and packed with hard earned wisdom.</p><p>🎬 The Origin Story: From Motel Manager to CAO Cheryl traces her people first leadership philosophy from a small corner of the world to the C suite of a CNS innovation powerhouse.</p><p>⚙️ Scaling Without Losing Your Soul How Tris Pharma navigated the brutal transition of changing tires on a moving car while keeping culture, communication, and core values intact.</p><p>🧬 The Brilliant Jerk Problem Nobody Talks About Why one toxic high performer can destroy years of culture building, and the bold decision that separates good companies from great ones.</p><p>🔭 AI, Global Expansion, and the Future of People Cheryl shares why artificial intelligence will not replace culture but will make it more critical than ever as Tris eyes international growth.</p><p>If you are an HR leader, people operations executive, Chief Administrative Officer, pharma executive, or a founder scaling a team through rapid growth, this episode was made for you. The next chapter of your leadership journey starts here.</p><p>You can get in touch with Cheryl Patnick here on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-patnick-2286164/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-patnick-2286164/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.trispharma.com/">https://www.trispharma.com/</a></p><p>The future belongs to leaders who build cultures that outlast them. Will yours?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>David Quick</author>
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      <itunes:author>David Quick</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2562</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Most companies are scaling fast and quietly building a broken culture that top talent will eventually run from. Cheryl Patnick, Chief Administrative Officer of Tris Pharma, has lived the uncomfortable reality of growing a pharma company from under 50 people to over 600, and she is here to reveal the hidden truths that most leaders refuse to talk about. What does it actually take to keep culture alive at scale, eliminate brilliant jerks, and build a high performance team that does not collapse under pressure? This conversation is raw, real, and packed with hard earned wisdom.</p><p>🎬 The Origin Story: From Motel Manager to CAO Cheryl traces her people first leadership philosophy from a small corner of the world to the C suite of a CNS innovation powerhouse.</p><p>⚙️ Scaling Without Losing Your Soul How Tris Pharma navigated the brutal transition of changing tires on a moving car while keeping culture, communication, and core values intact.</p><p>🧬 The Brilliant Jerk Problem Nobody Talks About Why one toxic high performer can destroy years of culture building, and the bold decision that separates good companies from great ones.</p><p>🔭 AI, Global Expansion, and the Future of People Cheryl shares why artificial intelligence will not replace culture but will make it more critical than ever as Tris eyes international growth.</p><p>If you are an HR leader, people operations executive, Chief Administrative Officer, pharma executive, or a founder scaling a team through rapid growth, this episode was made for you. The next chapter of your leadership journey starts here.</p><p>You can get in touch with Cheryl Patnick here on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-patnick-2286164/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-patnick-2286164/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.trispharma.com/">https://www.trispharma.com/</a></p><p>The future belongs to leaders who build cultures that outlast them. Will yours?</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E011 Success comes from fixing problems earlier than competitors | with Joseph Snodgrass</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>SE01 E011 Success comes from fixing problems earlier than competitors | with Joseph Snodgrass</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The uncomfortable reality of leadership, broken scaling systems, and the hidden truth about building high performance teams—what nobody tells you about entrepreneurship, AI disruption, and surviving multiple business crashes in a volatile global market. This episode exposes the outdated strategies killing growth and reveals what actually works in modern business leadership, renewable energy, and scaling companies.</p><p>In this powerful episode of High Performance Herd, Joseph Snodgrass, Chief Executive Officer at TruGrid, shares a raw, unfiltered journey through billion dollar highs, total financial collapse, and rebuilding elite teams in one of the most volatile industries—renewable energy.</p><p>From scaling companies to 4,000+ employees to losing everything during market shifts, Jody breaks down what it truly takes to lead in uncertainty, build A player teams, and future proof your business in the age of AI.</p><p>🎯 What you will explore:<br>⚡ Building elite teams without being the smartest person<br>⚡ The brutal truth about scaling from 5 to 25 projects<br>⚡ AI disruption and staying ahead of industry shifts<br>⚡ Leadership mindset through chaos, failure, and recovery</p><p>Discover how TruGrid transformed from a fragmented software focused company into a high performing EPC powerhouse by focusing on clarity, execution, and ruthless prioritisation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about TruGrid: http://trugridpower.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The uncomfortable reality of leadership, broken scaling systems, and the hidden truth about building high performance teams—what nobody tells you about entrepreneurship, AI disruption, and surviving multiple business crashes in a volatile global market. This episode exposes the outdated strategies killing growth and reveals what actually works in modern business leadership, renewable energy, and scaling companies.</p><p>In this powerful episode of High Performance Herd, Joseph Snodgrass, Chief Executive Officer at TruGrid, shares a raw, unfiltered journey through billion dollar highs, total financial collapse, and rebuilding elite teams in one of the most volatile industries—renewable energy.</p><p>From scaling companies to 4,000+ employees to losing everything during market shifts, Jody breaks down what it truly takes to lead in uncertainty, build A player teams, and future proof your business in the age of AI.</p><p>🎯 What you will explore:<br>⚡ Building elite teams without being the smartest person<br>⚡ The brutal truth about scaling from 5 to 25 projects<br>⚡ AI disruption and staying ahead of industry shifts<br>⚡ Leadership mindset through chaos, failure, and recovery</p><p>Discover how TruGrid transformed from a fragmented software focused company into a high performing EPC powerhouse by focusing on clarity, execution, and ruthless prioritisation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about TruGrid: http://trugridpower.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>David Quick</author>
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      <itunes:author>David Quick</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The uncomfortable reality of leadership, broken scaling systems, and the hidden truth about building high performance teams—what nobody tells you about entrepreneurship, AI disruption, and surviving multiple business crashes in a volatile global market. This episode exposes the outdated strategies killing growth and reveals what actually works in modern business leadership, renewable energy, and scaling companies.</p><p>In this powerful episode of High Performance Herd, Joseph Snodgrass, Chief Executive Officer at TruGrid, shares a raw, unfiltered journey through billion dollar highs, total financial collapse, and rebuilding elite teams in one of the most volatile industries—renewable energy.</p><p>From scaling companies to 4,000+ employees to losing everything during market shifts, Jody breaks down what it truly takes to lead in uncertainty, build A player teams, and future proof your business in the age of AI.</p><p>🎯 What you will explore:<br>⚡ Building elite teams without being the smartest person<br>⚡ The brutal truth about scaling from 5 to 25 projects<br>⚡ AI disruption and staying ahead of industry shifts<br>⚡ Leadership mindset through chaos, failure, and recovery</p><p>Discover how TruGrid transformed from a fragmented software focused company into a high performing EPC powerhouse by focusing on clarity, execution, and ruthless prioritisation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about TruGrid: http://trugridpower.com/</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E10 Staying Comfortable Is the Fastest Way to Kill Momentum | with Joe Myers</title>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The outdated leadership playbook in logistics is quietly destroying companies — and most leaders are too deep in the weeds to see it. Joe Myers, President and Partner at Lighthouse Transportation Services, LLC, built a $70 to $80 million freight brokerage from a ten person hot dog stand operation by doing what most leaders refuse to do — ask for help, delegate ruthlessly, and let great people run.<br>From cold calling his way back to relevance after 16 years at Total Quality Logistics, to engineering 30 percent year over year growth, Joe reveals the uncomfortable truth about scaling teams in trucking and logistics: your biggest bottleneck is you.<br>In this raw, no filter conversation, Joe breaks down how transparent leadership, adaptive management, and goal setting with real human buy in transformed Lighthouse into a Cincinnati Best Place to Work winner. He shares why AI adoption is no longer optional for freight brokerages, how offshore hiring is reshaping cost models, and what a boulder on your shoulder actually does for organizational growth.<br>This is the blueprint every logistics leader, freight entrepreneur, and sales driven operator needs right now.<br>Connect with Joe Myers here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-myers-76b75a44/<br>Lighthouse Transportation Services, LLC: https://www.lighthouse-trans.com</p><p><br>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.<br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The outdated leadership playbook in logistics is quietly destroying companies — and most leaders are too deep in the weeds to see it. Joe Myers, President and Partner at Lighthouse Transportation Services, LLC, built a $70 to $80 million freight brokerage from a ten person hot dog stand operation by doing what most leaders refuse to do — ask for help, delegate ruthlessly, and let great people run.<br>From cold calling his way back to relevance after 16 years at Total Quality Logistics, to engineering 30 percent year over year growth, Joe reveals the uncomfortable truth about scaling teams in trucking and logistics: your biggest bottleneck is you.<br>In this raw, no filter conversation, Joe breaks down how transparent leadership, adaptive management, and goal setting with real human buy in transformed Lighthouse into a Cincinnati Best Place to Work winner. He shares why AI adoption is no longer optional for freight brokerages, how offshore hiring is reshaping cost models, and what a boulder on your shoulder actually does for organizational growth.<br>This is the blueprint every logistics leader, freight entrepreneur, and sales driven operator needs right now.<br>Connect with Joe Myers here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-myers-76b75a44/<br>Lighthouse Transportation Services, LLC: https://www.lighthouse-trans.com</p><p><br>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.<br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
      <author>David Quick</author>
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      <itunes:author>David Quick</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The outdated leadership playbook in logistics is quietly destroying companies — and most leaders are too deep in the weeds to see it. Joe Myers, President and Partner at Lighthouse Transportation Services, LLC, built a $70 to $80 million freight brokerage from a ten person hot dog stand operation by doing what most leaders refuse to do — ask for help, delegate ruthlessly, and let great people run.<br>From cold calling his way back to relevance after 16 years at Total Quality Logistics, to engineering 30 percent year over year growth, Joe reveals the uncomfortable truth about scaling teams in trucking and logistics: your biggest bottleneck is you.<br>In this raw, no filter conversation, Joe breaks down how transparent leadership, adaptive management, and goal setting with real human buy in transformed Lighthouse into a Cincinnati Best Place to Work winner. He shares why AI adoption is no longer optional for freight brokerages, how offshore hiring is reshaping cost models, and what a boulder on your shoulder actually does for organizational growth.<br>This is the blueprint every logistics leader, freight entrepreneur, and sales driven operator needs right now.<br>Connect with Joe Myers here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-myers-76b75a44/<br>Lighthouse Transportation Services, LLC: https://www.lighthouse-trans.com</p><p><br>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.<br></p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E09 Lead, delegate, and build something that outlives your role | with Jeremiah Weekley</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The uncomfortable reality of leadership, broken hiring systems, and the hidden truth about scaling a business without losing your soul is something nobody talks about in entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and high performance leadership. This episode exposes the outdated strategies killing growth and reveals what it really takes to build a resilient, high performing company in today’s global economy.</p><p>In this powerful episode of the High Performance Herd, Jeremiah Weekley, President of Fabrication Solutions and Technologies, shares his raw, unfiltered journey from financial collapse to building a multi million manufacturing business from scratch.<br>From rejecting toxic sales cultures to walking away from leaders who failed their people, Jeremiah breaks down the mindset, leadership philosophy, and real world execution required to scale a business that actually lasts.</p><p>If you're into entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership, manufacturing innovation, or scaling globally, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.</p><p>What you will explore:<br>✔️ 00:00 The rebel mindset that rejects broken systems<br>✔️ 06:00 From survival jobs to discovering real leverage<br>✔️ 20:00 Rock bottom moment that redefined everything<br>✔️ 29:30 Building a company from nothing but belief<br>✔️ 35:10 The shift from founder chaos to elite team power<br>✔️ 47:45 The future of business, automation, and leadership evolution</p><p>This episode is for founders, CEOs, and leaders ready to challenge outdated thinking and build something meaningful.<br>Connect with Jeremiah Weekley:<br>Website: http://www.fststeelfab.com<br>Personal: http://www.jeremiahweekly.com<br>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-weekley-6b0a872a/<br>The next generation of leadership is being built right now. Most will ignore it. A few will define it.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The uncomfortable reality of leadership, broken hiring systems, and the hidden truth about scaling a business without losing your soul is something nobody talks about in entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and high performance leadership. This episode exposes the outdated strategies killing growth and reveals what it really takes to build a resilient, high performing company in today’s global economy.</p><p>In this powerful episode of the High Performance Herd, Jeremiah Weekley, President of Fabrication Solutions and Technologies, shares his raw, unfiltered journey from financial collapse to building a multi million manufacturing business from scratch.<br>From rejecting toxic sales cultures to walking away from leaders who failed their people, Jeremiah breaks down the mindset, leadership philosophy, and real world execution required to scale a business that actually lasts.</p><p>If you're into entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership, manufacturing innovation, or scaling globally, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.</p><p>What you will explore:<br>✔️ 00:00 The rebel mindset that rejects broken systems<br>✔️ 06:00 From survival jobs to discovering real leverage<br>✔️ 20:00 Rock bottom moment that redefined everything<br>✔️ 29:30 Building a company from nothing but belief<br>✔️ 35:10 The shift from founder chaos to elite team power<br>✔️ 47:45 The future of business, automation, and leadership evolution</p><p>This episode is for founders, CEOs, and leaders ready to challenge outdated thinking and build something meaningful.<br>Connect with Jeremiah Weekley:<br>Website: http://www.fststeelfab.com<br>Personal: http://www.jeremiahweekly.com<br>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-weekley-6b0a872a/<br>The next generation of leadership is being built right now. Most will ignore it. A few will define it.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The uncomfortable reality of leadership, broken hiring systems, and the hidden truth about scaling a business without losing your soul is something nobody talks about in entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and high performance leadership. This episode exposes the outdated strategies killing growth and reveals what it really takes to build a resilient, high performing company in today’s global economy.</p><p>In this powerful episode of the High Performance Herd, Jeremiah Weekley, President of Fabrication Solutions and Technologies, shares his raw, unfiltered journey from financial collapse to building a multi million manufacturing business from scratch.<br>From rejecting toxic sales cultures to walking away from leaders who failed their people, Jeremiah breaks down the mindset, leadership philosophy, and real world execution required to scale a business that actually lasts.</p><p>If you're into entrepreneurship, business growth, leadership, manufacturing innovation, or scaling globally, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.</p><p>What you will explore:<br>✔️ 00:00 The rebel mindset that rejects broken systems<br>✔️ 06:00 From survival jobs to discovering real leverage<br>✔️ 20:00 Rock bottom moment that redefined everything<br>✔️ 29:30 Building a company from nothing but belief<br>✔️ 35:10 The shift from founder chaos to elite team power<br>✔️ 47:45 The future of business, automation, and leadership evolution</p><p>This episode is for founders, CEOs, and leaders ready to challenge outdated thinking and build something meaningful.<br>Connect with Jeremiah Weekley:<br>Website: http://www.fststeelfab.com<br>Personal: http://www.jeremiahweekly.com<br>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-weekley-6b0a872a/<br>The next generation of leadership is being built right now. Most will ignore it. A few will define it.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E08 Strong Teams Are Built When Leaders Refuse To Panic | with Abdol Moabery</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The broken system of corporate leadership was exposed during COVID and most CEOs failed the test. Abdol Moabery did not. While giants were laying off thousands and imploding from the inside, he made one bold promise to his 1,400 person team and emerged stronger than ever.</p><p>Abdol Moabery, Founder and CEO of GA Telesis, built a global aviation powerhouse from a desk in his master bedroom with no paycheck, a newborn, and a mortgaged home. This is the unfiltered story of what real entrepreneurial leadership looks like across 25 years of airline bankruptcies, financial crises, global pandemics, and geopolitical shockwaves.<br>In this episode you will discover:<br>✔️ Why most business owners never scale and entrepreneurs always do<br>✔️ The COVID town hall speech that changed everything<br>✔️ How delegating $500,000 decisions unlocked explosive growth<br>✔️ The board matrix mindset behind a nine figure valuation<br>✔️ Wilbur, the patented blockchain tool redefining the entire aviation industry<br>Connect with Abdol Moabery here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdol-m-6665763/<br>Visit GA Telesis: https://www.gatelesis.com<br>Explore Wilbur: https://wilbur.aero</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The broken system of corporate leadership was exposed during COVID and most CEOs failed the test. Abdol Moabery did not. While giants were laying off thousands and imploding from the inside, he made one bold promise to his 1,400 person team and emerged stronger than ever.</p><p>Abdol Moabery, Founder and CEO of GA Telesis, built a global aviation powerhouse from a desk in his master bedroom with no paycheck, a newborn, and a mortgaged home. This is the unfiltered story of what real entrepreneurial leadership looks like across 25 years of airline bankruptcies, financial crises, global pandemics, and geopolitical shockwaves.<br>In this episode you will discover:<br>✔️ Why most business owners never scale and entrepreneurs always do<br>✔️ The COVID town hall speech that changed everything<br>✔️ How delegating $500,000 decisions unlocked explosive growth<br>✔️ The board matrix mindset behind a nine figure valuation<br>✔️ Wilbur, the patented blockchain tool redefining the entire aviation industry<br>Connect with Abdol Moabery here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdol-m-6665763/<br>Visit GA Telesis: https://www.gatelesis.com<br>Explore Wilbur: https://wilbur.aero</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>David Quick</author>
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      <itunes:author>David Quick</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The broken system of corporate leadership was exposed during COVID and most CEOs failed the test. Abdol Moabery did not. While giants were laying off thousands and imploding from the inside, he made one bold promise to his 1,400 person team and emerged stronger than ever.</p><p>Abdol Moabery, Founder and CEO of GA Telesis, built a global aviation powerhouse from a desk in his master bedroom with no paycheck, a newborn, and a mortgaged home. This is the unfiltered story of what real entrepreneurial leadership looks like across 25 years of airline bankruptcies, financial crises, global pandemics, and geopolitical shockwaves.<br>In this episode you will discover:<br>✔️ Why most business owners never scale and entrepreneurs always do<br>✔️ The COVID town hall speech that changed everything<br>✔️ How delegating $500,000 decisions unlocked explosive growth<br>✔️ The board matrix mindset behind a nine figure valuation<br>✔️ Wilbur, the patented blockchain tool redefining the entire aviation industry<br>Connect with Abdol Moabery here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdol-m-6665763/<br>Visit GA Telesis: https://www.gatelesis.com<br>Explore Wilbur: https://wilbur.aero</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E07 Success comes from belief, risk, and relentless focus | with Lindsay Gorrill </title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What does it take to go from accountant to building multiple gold mines across the world?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Gorrill, CEO of Star Gold Corp., to uncover the mindset, risks, and leadership lessons behind his journey.</p><p>What You’ll Learn:<br>✔️ How to bet on yourself as an entrepreneur<br>✔️ The reality of building a business from zero<br>✔️ Leadership lessons from managing global teams<br>✔️ Why gold &amp; silver still matter in today’s economy<br>✔️ The biggest mistake founders make early on</p><p>⏱️ Chapters:<br>00:00 – From Accountant to Entrepreneur<br>02:00 – Buying His First Mine at 29<br>06:30 – Biggest Leadership Challenge (India Experience)<br>12:00 – Building Star Gold Corp<br>18:00 – Future of Gold &amp; Mining<br>22:00 – Advice for Entrepreneurs</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for More:<br>If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, and real business stories, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔</p><p>🌐 Follow Lindsay Gorrill:<br>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-gorrill-b98b07176/<br>Website: https://www.stargoldcorp.com</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What does it take to go from accountant to building multiple gold mines across the world?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Gorrill, CEO of Star Gold Corp., to uncover the mindset, risks, and leadership lessons behind his journey.</p><p>What You’ll Learn:<br>✔️ How to bet on yourself as an entrepreneur<br>✔️ The reality of building a business from zero<br>✔️ Leadership lessons from managing global teams<br>✔️ Why gold &amp; silver still matter in today’s economy<br>✔️ The biggest mistake founders make early on</p><p>⏱️ Chapters:<br>00:00 – From Accountant to Entrepreneur<br>02:00 – Buying His First Mine at 29<br>06:30 – Biggest Leadership Challenge (India Experience)<br>12:00 – Building Star Gold Corp<br>18:00 – Future of Gold &amp; Mining<br>22:00 – Advice for Entrepreneurs</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for More:<br>If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, and real business stories, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔</p><p>🌐 Follow Lindsay Gorrill:<br>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-gorrill-b98b07176/<br>Website: https://www.stargoldcorp.com</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>David Quick</author>
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      <itunes:author>David Quick</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What does it take to go from accountant to building multiple gold mines across the world?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Gorrill, CEO of Star Gold Corp., to uncover the mindset, risks, and leadership lessons behind his journey.</p><p>What You’ll Learn:<br>✔️ How to bet on yourself as an entrepreneur<br>✔️ The reality of building a business from zero<br>✔️ Leadership lessons from managing global teams<br>✔️ Why gold &amp; silver still matter in today’s economy<br>✔️ The biggest mistake founders make early on</p><p>⏱️ Chapters:<br>00:00 – From Accountant to Entrepreneur<br>02:00 – Buying His First Mine at 29<br>06:30 – Biggest Leadership Challenge (India Experience)<br>12:00 – Building Star Gold Corp<br>18:00 – Future of Gold &amp; Mining<br>22:00 – Advice for Entrepreneurs</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for More:<br>If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, and real business stories, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔</p><p>🌐 Follow Lindsay Gorrill:<br>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-gorrill-b98b07176/<br>Website: https://www.stargoldcorp.com</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E05 The Culture Formula That Turns Small Businesses Into Winners | with Matt Vetter</title>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>SE01 E05 The Culture Formula That Turns Small Businesses Into Winners | with Matt Vetter</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The construction industry is filled with outdated leadership models, broken growth strategies, and the uncomfortable reality that most companies scale chaos instead of culture. In this powerful conversation, Matt Vetter, President of Schaeffer Construction, exposes the hidden truth behind building a high performance company in one of the toughest industries in the world. From starting as a teenager hauling lumber to scaling a construction firm 25X in growth, Matt reveals the mindset shifts, leadership frameworks, and brutally honest lessons that separate struggling contractors from elite operators.</p><p>This episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, leadership, construction business growth, company culture, and the real cost of building a successful business. Matt shares why chasing revenue is an outdated strategy, why most entrepreneurs fail to define their vision, and how implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) completely transformed his company’s trajectory.</p><p>If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, contractor, or leader building a team, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and winning in competitive industries.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The construction industry is filled with outdated leadership models, broken growth strategies, and the uncomfortable reality that most companies scale chaos instead of culture. In this powerful conversation, Matt Vetter, President of Schaeffer Construction, exposes the hidden truth behind building a high performance company in one of the toughest industries in the world. From starting as a teenager hauling lumber to scaling a construction firm 25X in growth, Matt reveals the mindset shifts, leadership frameworks, and brutally honest lessons that separate struggling contractors from elite operators.</p><p>This episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, leadership, construction business growth, company culture, and the real cost of building a successful business. Matt shares why chasing revenue is an outdated strategy, why most entrepreneurs fail to define their vision, and how implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) completely transformed his company’s trajectory.</p><p>If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, contractor, or leader building a team, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and winning in competitive industries.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The construction industry is filled with outdated leadership models, broken growth strategies, and the uncomfortable reality that most companies scale chaos instead of culture. In this powerful conversation, Matt Vetter, President of Schaeffer Construction, exposes the hidden truth behind building a high performance company in one of the toughest industries in the world. From starting as a teenager hauling lumber to scaling a construction firm 25X in growth, Matt reveals the mindset shifts, leadership frameworks, and brutally honest lessons that separate struggling contractors from elite operators.</p><p>This episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, leadership, construction business growth, company culture, and the real cost of building a successful business. Matt shares why chasing revenue is an outdated strategy, why most entrepreneurs fail to define their vision, and how implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) completely transformed his company’s trajectory.</p><p>If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, contractor, or leader building a team, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and winning in competitive industries.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E05  Leadership And Collaboration In Project Management | with Michael Giaramita</title>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Michael Giaramita shares his journey of building high-performance teams through his company, Group PMX. He discusses the challenges faced in the early days of the business, the importance of collaboration and leadership, and how a strong company culture has contributed to their success. Michael emphasizes the need for shared goals and effective communication to overcome obstacles in project management, ultimately leading to successful outcomes.<br>They discuss the joy of winning together, the significance of building a strong team, and the need for effective organizational structures. Michael shares insights on evolving leadership roles, succession planning, and the lessons he has learned throughout his journey in the construction industry. The conversation also emphasizes the value of embracing technology and maintaining a positive culture to drive business growth.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast Team :)</p><p>Connect with me:<br>LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807</p><p>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Michael Giaramita shares his journey of building high-performance teams through his company, Group PMX. He discusses the challenges faced in the early days of the business, the importance of collaboration and leadership, and how a strong company culture has contributed to their success. Michael emphasizes the need for shared goals and effective communication to overcome obstacles in project management, ultimately leading to successful outcomes.<br>They discuss the joy of winning together, the significance of building a strong team, and the need for effective organizational structures. Michael shares insights on evolving leadership roles, succession planning, and the lessons he has learned throughout his journey in the construction industry. The conversation also emphasizes the value of embracing technology and maintaining a positive culture to drive business growth.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast Team :)</p><p>Connect with me:<br>LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807</p><p>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>David Quick</author>
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      <itunes:author>David Quick</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2395</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Michael Giaramita shares his journey of building high-performance teams through his company, Group PMX. He discusses the challenges faced in the early days of the business, the importance of collaboration and leadership, and how a strong company culture has contributed to their success. Michael emphasizes the need for shared goals and effective communication to overcome obstacles in project management, ultimately leading to successful outcomes.<br>They discuss the joy of winning together, the significance of building a strong team, and the need for effective organizational structures. Michael shares insights on evolving leadership roles, succession planning, and the lessons he has learned throughout his journey in the construction industry. The conversation also emphasizes the value of embracing technology and maintaining a positive culture to drive business growth.</p><p>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast Team :)</p><p>Connect with me:<br>LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms:</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807</p><p>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E04 Growth Without Control Will Break Your Company | with Christy Kovac</title>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Navigating an ESOP transition to firing the wrong leader and rebuilding alignment from the ground up, Christy Kovac, President and CEO of Sheridan Construction, shares the hidden truth about what it really takes to scale from 50 million to 120 million in revenue without losing culture, performance, or control.</p><p>In this powerful conversation on high performance leadership, business growth, and team accountability, Christy reveals how implementing EOS, redefining expectations, and embracing bold decision making transformed Sheridan Construction into a multi office, employee owned construction company operating across Georgia and beyond.</p><p>This is not theory. This is real world CEO leadership, succession planning, and operational excellence in action.</p><p>If you care about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, executive leadership, company culture, or building high performance teams, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.<br>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Navigating an ESOP transition to firing the wrong leader and rebuilding alignment from the ground up, Christy Kovac, President and CEO of Sheridan Construction, shares the hidden truth about what it really takes to scale from 50 million to 120 million in revenue without losing culture, performance, or control.</p><p>In this powerful conversation on high performance leadership, business growth, and team accountability, Christy reveals how implementing EOS, redefining expectations, and embracing bold decision making transformed Sheridan Construction into a multi office, employee owned construction company operating across Georgia and beyond.</p><p>This is not theory. This is real world CEO leadership, succession planning, and operational excellence in action.</p><p>If you care about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, executive leadership, company culture, or building high performance teams, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.<br>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:duration>2024</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Navigating an ESOP transition to firing the wrong leader and rebuilding alignment from the ground up, Christy Kovac, President and CEO of Sheridan Construction, shares the hidden truth about what it really takes to scale from 50 million to 120 million in revenue without losing culture, performance, or control.</p><p>In this powerful conversation on high performance leadership, business growth, and team accountability, Christy reveals how implementing EOS, redefining expectations, and embracing bold decision making transformed Sheridan Construction into a multi office, employee owned construction company operating across Georgia and beyond.</p><p>This is not theory. This is real world CEO leadership, succession planning, and operational excellence in action.</p><p>If you care about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, executive leadership, company culture, or building high performance teams, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.<br>I hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p>Connect with me: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/</p><p>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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      <title>SE01 E03 Most Engineers Are Terrible Leaders &amp; Why It’s Killing Teams | with Mike Falk</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The High Performance Herd, host David Quick sits down with Matt Aston, CEO of GPRS, to unpack what it truly takes to build and scale a high-performance organization.</p><p>Matt shares his journey from launching a small utility locating business to leading GPRS, a company with nearly a thousand employees specializing in utility locating and concrete scanning. This conversation dives deep into leadership, team dynamics, and the hard decisions required for sustainable growth.</p><p>You’ll hear powerful insights on why hiring for character over skill creates stronger teams, how transparency and healthy conflict fuel performance, and why great leaders focus on unlocking potential in others. Matt also breaks down the importance of vision, agility, and continuous improvement when scaling a business.</p><p>Whether you’re a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur focused on growth, hiring, and business strategy, this episode delivers practical lessons you can apply immediately.</p><p>🔑 Key Takeaways</p><p>Leadership is about recognizing and developing potential in others</p><p>Hiring for character matters more than hiring for skill</p><p>Strong teams are the foundation of high-performance businesses</p><p>Transparency and healthy conflict improve team dynamics</p><p>Understanding roles is essential for organizational success</p><p>Growth requires difficult but necessary conversations</p><p>Vision, agility, and continuous improvement drive long-term success</p><p>We hope you enjoyed this episode of The High-Performance Herd!<br>– David and The High-Performance Herd Podcast team :)</p><p><br>Connect with me: LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-quick-leadership-coaching/<br></a><br></p><p><br>Listen to The High-Performance Herd on these podcast platforms: <br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jjo3iCYhMkK7OSnPc19SE<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-high-performance-herd/id1874589807<br>Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/712017ad-55b4-427e-8c88-4942bfb5f1ad</p><p>#HighPerformanceHerd #DavidQuick #LeadershipCoaching #CEOCoaching #ExecutiveLeadership #ScalingBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamPerformance #CEOBurnout #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipStrategy #FounderJourney #TeamAlignment #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessLeadership<br>The High-Performance Herd is a podcast for CEOs and founders who refuse to sacrifice everything for success. Hosted by David Quick, an executive coach who's been in the CEO seat three times and coached over 1,500 leaders, each episode features candid peer conversations with business leaders navigating the messy reality of scaling teams, building high-performing cultures, and leading without burning out.<br>David brings a bull's perspective to leadership—focused on multiplying impact without multiplying hours, building teams that perform without constant direction, and thriving rather than just surviving. Whether you're a bottleneck CEO where everything runs through you, managing a disconnected leadership team, or working 60-70 hour weeks wondering if there's a better way, this podcast delivers practical insights from leaders who've found their path from overextended operator to empowered leader.</p>]]>
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