In this episode, Joe sits down with Johannes Landgraf, CEO of Ona, to dive deep on how bringing the tenets of AOA’s teachings to the company has transformed their leadership, culture, and performance in the fast-moving world of AI. From quadrupling revenue to spending their days with greater enjoyment, Johannes shares how the seeming paradox of scaling a company while deepening connection has impacted him personally and the company at large.They discuss:How AI and rapid innovation challenge traditional leadership modelsConflict as a source of clarity and alignmentThe role of vulnerability and transparency in building organizational trustOna’s principles and how their iterative processLessons from Ona’s transformationAnd much moreLearn more about Ona’s principles: ona.com/principlesSign up for the AOA Leadership newsletter: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/leadershipSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistlerAOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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What To Do About Imposter Syndrome
Why do so many high achievers feel like frauds? In this episode, Brett and Joe explore a topic near and dear to the hearts of anyone who has ever thought they needed to be someone else to be loved: Imposter Syndrome. Together, they explore:Our relationship to shame and self-worthAntidotes to imposter syndromeThe childhood experiences that encourage imposter syndromeImplications in leadership and businessDive Deeper:Imposter Syndrome - Psychology TodayImposter Syndrome & Self Compassion - AAPAAcademic paper on imposter syndromeSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Leadership Is For Everyone
In this episode, Brett and Joe talk about leadership—not just the title or position, but about what it truly means to lead and be a leader. They explore how leadership emerges in every moment of life, from boardrooms to families to personal choices, and how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and conviction shape the kind of leader we become.Research links: Emotional intelligence, leadership, and work teams: A hybrid literature reviewThe First FollowerThe influence of self-awareness on effective leadership outcomes in South AfricaDecentralization in Organizations: A Revolution or a Mirage?Why Decentralized Companies Outperform Their Industrial PeersDistributed Leadership and New Generation Employees’ Proactive Behavior: Roles of Idiosyncratic Deals and Meaningfulness of WorkBlink: The Power of Thinking Without ThinkingSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How to End Procrastination Now
Brett and Joe deliver a long-awaited episode on procrastination, exploring its real contours—the shame, the avoidance, the misplaced priorities. They reveal how it stems from self-criticism and avoidance, and show how a shift in perspective can turn it into prioritization, creativity, and authentic productivity.Together, they discuss:How procrastination depends on self-abuse and self-judgmentProcrastination vs healthy prioritizationEmotional avoidanceThe importance of iteration, play, and creativityPractical experiments and exercises for working with procrastinationResearch:“How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain” Andrew NewbergLink to Procrastination experiments pageThe 3 Ps: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis - Psychology TodayWhy procrastination is about managing emotions, not timeProcrastination: An emotional struggleSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why You Never Have Enough Time
According to some studies, over 80% of Americans experience time scarcity. In this episode, Joe and Brett explore what’s going on when we feel time scarce. They unpack why so many of us feel starved for time in an era of unprecedented efficiency, and provide clear, actionable insights into how presence and emotional awareness can change our perception of time itself.They cover:Why time scarcity is more about emotional overwhelm than actual hoursThe paradox of saving time but still feeling busier than everHow presence shifts our experience of timeThe role of grief, fear, and shame in the feeling of “not enough”The importance of rest, integration, and flow statesConnection Course: linkStudiesTime scarcity - 80% of people don’t have enough time: articleFlow states: article one, article twoParkinson’s Law: article one, article twoMedia usage: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/social-media-usageRadio lab podcast episode: https://radiolab.org/podcast/91584-timeAlexander Lowen on rest: https://reichandlowentherapy.org/Content/Vegetative/stress.htmlSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson Brett on X: @airkistler AOA on X: @artofaccomp Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Applied self-exploration. The Art of Accomplishment reflects a unique way of relating in business, personal and internal life that leads to more connection and satisfying relationships, awakening your ability to create the life you want with ease and joy. Joe Hudson, a coach sought after by the world’s top companies and performers, partners with wingsuit-flying adventurer and entrepreneur Brett Kistler to examine practical tools for self-exploration that you can readily apply to meaningfully transform your life. Hear Joe and Brett conduct powerful coaching sessions and unpack epiphanies with business leaders, world-class performers, and a community dedicated to self-discovery.
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