193. Sherpa Code Principle 5: Every Climber Shares the Burden.
Most leaders waste energy waiting—for better manning, more money, or a lighter mission. But what if that cavalry isn’t coming? In this episode, we dismantle the victim mindset and challenge leaders to stop blaming the terrain and start owning the path. Principle 4 of the Sherpa Code is a call to radical responsibility: You are the cavalry. Start acting like it.
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192. Sherpa Code Principle 4: You Are the Cavalry: You Can’t Wait to Be Rescued.
Most leaders waste energy waiting for better manning, more money, or a lighter mission. But what if that cavalry isn’t coming? In this episode, we dismantle the victim mindset and challenge leaders to stop blaming the terrain and start owning the path. Principle 4 of the Sherpa Code is a call to radical responsibility: You are the cavalry. Start acting like it.
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191. Sherpa Code Principle 3: Sherpas Own Their 1% of the Problem
When things go wrong, it’s easy to blame the mountain, the mission, or the people around you. But great leaders know the real journey starts with owning their 1%—the sliver of the problem they can control. In this hard-hitting episode, we unpack the third principle of the Sherpa Code and challenge you to grow where it hurts most: within.
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190. Sherpa Code Principle 2: Let Your Values Chart the Course
This episode explores Principle 2 of the Sherpa Code: Let Your Values Chart the Course. We reveal the hidden cost of chasing success without defined values—and how that drift impacts your peace, presence, and purpose. Instead of striving for balance, we challenge leaders to anchor every decision to what matters most. When you define your values, you stop chasing noise and start leading with intention.
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189. Be the Healthiest Person on the Mountain: Leadership Starts with You
You can't pour from an empty cup—and you definitely can't lead from one. In this gut-check episode, we unpack the first principle of the Sherpa Code: owning your responsibility to be the healthiest person on your team. Mental, physical, emotional, and even financial health aren't indulgences; they're leadership non-negotiables. It's time to shift from reactionary firefighting to intentional rhythm-building.Team Conversation Prompts:Where in your life are you just “getting through” instead of leading with margin?Ask a teammate or family member: Where do you think I’m giving too much and asking too little?What part of your daily rhythm feels most reactionary—and what would it take to regain control?
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