Ever feel like you’ve lost your edge? You know… that locked-in, unstoppable version of you that showed up every day as an athlete. The one who had the routines dialed, the support system in place, the accountability, the clear goals – and the results to match.
Then life happened. You traded the jersey for a title. You’re running a business, leading a team, raising a family…and somewhere along the way, you started winging it.
If you haven’t figured it out by now…winging it is killing your edge. And grinding harder won’t get it back. In fact, it’s probably burning you out.That’s why I had to get Joe Bohringer on the Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™ show this week. Joe spent 31 seasons in the cutthroat world of Major League Baseball – rising from intern to Assistant GM – and played a major role in building the 2016 Chicago Cubs team that broke a 108-year World Series drought.
So if you’re tired of feeling “above average” when you were built to be ELITE…if you want to get AND KEEP your edge, then lock into this episode!
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How to keep your competitive edge sharp without burning out.
- Joe’s simple 3-step decision-making framework for making high-stakes decisions with clarity and confidence.
- Why elite teams evolve from accountability to personal responsibility (and how to get your team there).
- The mindset Joe learned from Theo Epstein and helping the Cubs win the 2016 World Series.
- The first step leaders must take to raise team standards and gain true buy-in.
- Why “It takes what it takes” is more than a slogan and how to apply it to your life and leadership.
KEY QUOTES
- “Winning isn’t normal.” – Joe Bohringer
CONNECT WITH JOE
- Website: https://jbexecutivecoach.com/
- X: https://x.com/Joe_Bohringer/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-bohringer/
CONNECT WITH J.R.
- Facebook: @jamesJRreid
- Instagram: @jamesjrreid
- LinkedIn: in/jamesjrreid/
- X: @jamesJRreid
- Website: https://jamesreid.com
- Check out The Clutch Club™️: jamesreid.com/club (For Men Only)
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