How to Unlock High Performance by Rethinking Your Thoughts w/ Jamie Damsker

Talent Hunters

When we think of what unlocks high performance at work - effective leadership, passion and good culture - we usually focus on adding a skill or level of knowledge.

What if we already possess everything we need, but it’s just being obscured by our own thoughts? What if instead of focusing on doing more, we could pivot to being more?

Everyone in the workplace - in the whole world, in fact, is driven by thousands of unexamined and unquestioned thoughts. These thoughts in turn, get in the way of how we show up. You can’t lead effectively, or work effectively if you’re at the mercy of your thoughts.

By becoming aware of these thoughts, we can do away with the ones that hold us back and double down on thoughts that get us what we want.

High performance lies at the intersection of knowledge, expertise and a way of being that’s consistent with what we want to create. Once you have that, there’s no betting against you or your company.

How does changing our relationship with our thoughts unlock performance?

In this episode, I’m joined by public speaker and leadership coach, Jamie Damsker. He shares how he helps individuals and organizations achieve at a higher level.

Guest Bio

Jamie Damsker is a public speaker and leadership coach committed to waking people up to the extraordinary leader and performer in each of us. His professional life began with a distinguished career as a US Air Force military officer and aviator in fighter aircraft. Jamie has led men and women in combat earning the Distinguished Flying Cross as well as other awards. Upon leaving the military, he found opportunities to make profound impacts in technology deployment and strategic consulting for clients in both the public and private sectors. He helped build consulting verticals into multi-million dollar businesses and facilitated international corporate acquisitions. Jamie left that behind when he came to realize his true passions are public speaking and coaching. In his speaking engagements, he creates a unique conversational environment that has his audience discover the possibilities of their own capacity as leaders and high performers. Jamie does this through a combination of a compelling message, his energetic presence, and a presentation that is experiential for those in the audience. In a more intimate coaching relationship with leaders, Jamie helps his clients create a life consistent with their desired, extraordinary outcomes. To learn more, visit https://www.jamiedamsker.com/ and connect with him on LinkedIn.

About Your Host

Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.