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How To Build Habits That Don't Break Under Pressure ft. CHRISTOPH merrill
Do your daily routines dissolve the moment pressure hits?   If so, you aren't failing. And you definitely aren't broken. You just haven't had the chance to test your habits under duress.   In this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, I sit down with CHRISTOPH merrill, The Habit Freak, to dismantle mainstream advice on habit formation. CHRISTOPH shares his take on why habits formed in perfect conditions often act more like hobbies, and why a leader’s true responsibility is to apply just enough pressure to build their team’s resilience without breaking their spirit.   In this episode, we explore: Why your team's true culture is only revealed when the pressure is on. How to use Tiny Experiments to practice failing safely and eliminate the fear of failure. Why removing obstacles is actually more effective than forcing a new path. How to reframe high-stakes pressure as a valuable data-collection tool instead of a threat.   Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Uncommon Leadership 01:38 Introducing Christoph Merrill: The Habit Freak 02:38 Aligning Personal Goals with External Expectations 14:14 Peter Sheehan's Insight: You're Not Special 18:21 The Problem with Untrained Leaders and Utopian Habits 23:16 Michael's Tiny Experiments Philosophy 28:02 Psychological Safety & Risks 35:25 What Kept Christoph Going Without a North Star 49:15 Habits Under Pressure: The Race Was Already Over Before It Started 53:59 A Leader's Role: Applying Pressure to Test Habits 56:38 Reframing Work as "Practice" 01:00:26 Finding Alignment and Mutual Benefit 01:03:50 How to Connect with Christoph Merrill 01:04:59 Final Advice: You Are One Habit Away   Before you go- What is the first habit that slips for you when work gets overwhelming? I'm curious. Let me know!   If you enjoyed this conversation and would like to see more, please subscribe to: Youtube Uncommon Leadership Podcast   Prefer audio? Stream here: Apple- Apple Uncommon Leadership   Spotify- Spotify Uncommon Leadership   This podcast is brought to you by Uncommon Teams: Uncommonteams Home - Uncommon Teams     Speakers in this episode:   CHRISTOPH merrill | Guest CHRISTOPH is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and the creator of the HabitFreak Formula, a revolutionary system designed to help individuals and organizations harness the power of habits to achieve extraordinary success and fulfillment. His approach combines vulnerability with actionable strategies, empowering others to overcome internal obstacles, break free from limiting habits, and design lives filled with purpose and fulfillment.   Connect with CHRISTOPH merrill : Website: https://www.christophmerrill.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CHRISTOPHmerrill   Michael Hunter | Host Michael Hunter is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and the founder of Uncommon Teams. Drawing on his experience working with leaders at tech giants like Microsoft and Salesforce, Michael helps founders and Heads of People align personal fulfillment with sustainable business success.   Work with Michael Hunter: LinkedIn: Linkedin linkedin.com/in/humbugreality Website: Uncommonteams Home - Uncommon Teams Newsletter: Uncommonteams Newsletter Archive - Uncommon Teams Read the book: Uncommonteams The Resilient Tech Leader Online Workbook Companion - Uncommon Teams Work with Michael Hunter: Uncommonteams Work with me - Uncommon Teams     🎵 Music Credits: Title: Piano Author: StudioKolomna Source: Envato Elements License Code: Z4EDMPKCF
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