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Mark Pollock @markpollock
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For optimal performance we must be calm and alert, not hyped up and on edge which are performance blockers. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
Calm Alert = Performance

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Effective leaders recognize that creating clarity is part of the job, not an optional extra. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
Clarity provides a filter for ruling projects in and out.

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Leaders who create a learning culture within their teams set the foundations for peak performance. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
Growth Mindset Flow State = Peak Performance

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Explorers constantly test the boundaries of what’s possible and risk failure in pursuit of success. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
To reach the boundaries of what’s possible, explorers understand that they must risk failure.

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Creative leaders do not look to the average to understand how to deal with challenges, they seek out the explorers, the survivors and the one percenters. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
Seek out the explorers, the survivors and the one percenters.

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Rest and recovery are high-performance non-negotiables. Effective leaders create space for both. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
Rest and recovery are high-performance non-negotiables

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Resilient leaders have a relentless focus on moving forward, parking what has gone before. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
Focus on moving forward and park what has gone before.

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Explorers recognize that time in the mind-gym is complimentary to their physical training. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
Even out the highs and lows – stay neutral.

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Leaders focused on sustaining optimal performance understand the fine line between anxiety that compromises performance, and excitement that drives it. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
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“Pain is neither unbearable nor unending, as long as you keep in mind its limits and don't magnify them in your imagination.” – Marcus Aurelius #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
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Trust is the currency of collaboration and high performance. It’s earned through consistent, conscious actions and our unwavering commitment to doing what is right. Embrace it and achieve more together. #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
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“Small decisions compound over time to produce big results, good or bad. It’s up to leaders to make sure that the right decisions are being made by creating clarity and supporting their teams.” – Mark Pollock #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
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“As much as we might wish, none of us will be able to go through life without some kind of suffering. That’s why it is crucial for us to learn to suffer well.” - Emily Esfahani Smith #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
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When challenges arise, a philosophical perspective is invaluable. Our unconscious reactions stem from the limbic system, while conscious responses come from the neocortex. As leaders, switch from instinct to reason, and inspire your teams to do the same.
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“Positive thinking is not about being delusional. It’s about learning how to take control of internal processing and knowing it’ll shape your external environment.” - Andrew Huberman #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
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Confidence is a game-changer in leadership. Prof. Ian Robertson’s "The Winner Effect" shows it's built through small wins, creating a positive feedback loop. Leaders, boost team confidence by setting achievable goals and celebrating victories #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes
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“To get the important things done, you have to ruthlessly stop doing unimportant things. Leaders are tasked with making those important decisions about what to prioritise.” – Mark Pollock #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
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“When our body language is confident and open, other people respond in kind, unconsciously reinforcing not only their perception of us but also our perception of ourselves.” – Amy J. Cuddy #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
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We rarely operate in isolation and major progress requires collaboration. Yet, we often blame others when the pressure comes on. Marcus Aurelius said: “Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.” Leaders, model this Stoic approach and take responsibility. #MPmotivation
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"Resilient leaders come to expect problems as they explore possibilities. It’s just part of the business of taking on challenges.” – Mark Pollock #MPmotivation #LeadershipQuotes #MotivationalQuotes
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