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“I have thrown away the win today.”
These are the words of James Vowles to Lewis Hamilton during a world championship f1 race, where this statement could be heard by 60 million people watching. A demonstration of the culture within the team at the time. Responsibility taken in the most public way and owning it.
When I saw that James was being interviewed by Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes on the High Performance Podcast, I was straight on the high performance app to listen and it did not disappoint.
For those thinking, this is going to be a chat all about F1. It isn’t. Yes there are references to teams and drivers but there is so much to take away from this conversation.
My takeaways:
💡Embrace failure and do not fear it. James talks about how this shift in culture at Mercedes was pivotal in moving forward to the success that they achieved over many seasons that followed.
💡Use the learning from failures to identify where else you are likely to fail and intervene before it gets to that point.
💡If you want to be world class, be prepared to make sacrifices. James speaks so clearly about the commitment required to achieve championship wins.
💡Don’t hide away from the difficult bits, push into them. Put your hand up for the difficult jobs or the ones that will be a lot of work. You will build knowledge, reputation and opportunities.
💡As a leader, enact the behaviours you want within your culture. People will follow what you do.
💡If you want something enough. Ask for it. And when they say no, keep going.
This last one resonated. When I was 15 or 16, I sat with my dad and wrote letters just like James did to F1 teams, GT teams, Formula Ford…..Everyone I could think of asking for work experience. Whilst not everyone responded, many did but they all said no.
Eventually after a year of trying, one of them said, “meet at Thruxton at 5am this Saturday and you can help out.” That Saturday at 5am I was at Thruxton and spent the weekend sweeping up, cleaning the car and doing whatever needed doing. This one experience opened up so many other doors. If you want something enough, go after it and keep going.
This will be a podcast I am going to come back to time and time again. Thanks to the High Performance Podcast team and to James for such a candid interview.
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Enjoy!
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I'm always fascinated to find more incredible examples of teamwork happening in the world around us today, and anyone watching this weekend's thrilling Formula 1 race in Miami will have seen the 24-year old Lando Norris take his maiden victory in the sport. 🏆
However incredible this achievement was for Norris, this is not just a personal milestone - it's a testament to the power of teamwork. His words (below) beautifully capture the essence of collaboration within the McLaren F1 team. His unwavering belief in his team and their reciprocated faith in him exemplify the synergy essential for victory. It's a reminder that success is rarely a solo journey but the culmination of shared dedication and support.
This is a sentiment that I explore through the worlds of art, design, science, music, pop culture, comedy, movies, and more, in my latest book, co-authored with David Hirzel: 'It Takes Two or Three - The Superpower of Small Teams: From Hollywood to the Moon and Everything in Between'.
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Healthcare can learn so much from F1 as a business and race-level operation. Imagine if all healthcare teams had the resources to train as a theatre "F1 pit crew", and what that could do for theatre safety and efficiency?
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Following on from our recent visit to Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology, we have internally explored some valuable lessons we can draw from the precision of F1 🏎️
In the fast-paced world of Formula One pit stops and the high-stakes environment of a theatre room, seemingly different realms share intriguing parallels.
While Formula One pit stops and theatre rooms may appear worlds apart, they share essential lessons in precision, teamwork, adaptability, and the pursuit of excellence. Whether you're on the racetrack or in a healthcare setting, the principles of success transcend boundaries 🏁🏥
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“Everything about being competitive is about valuing the right things, putting resource onto the right things and then pursuing those right things with vigour.” James Allison, Mercedes technical director.
A story of resilience, overcoming adversity and self-doubt, teamwork and ultimately, bounce back. That’s exactly why we profiled the winning strategies of F1 for our latest book, ‘Rest. Practise. Perform.’
And at Silverstone this weekend, it all came together.
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We are just a few days away from another fantastic 4:2 Formula Academy in Nashville! Jeff Shore and I cannot wait!
👀 We Want to Hear from You!
What are you looking forward to most at the academy? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
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While Formula 1 drivers are getting younger, the veterans are proving that age is just a number.
Dr. Thomas Wood, a performance expert for Hintsa, shares how adopting scientific strategies from other sports can significantly improve drivers' performance and prolong their careers.
Explore how advancements in training, nutrition, and more comfortable cars are helping seasoned drivers stay competitive in this insightful article from The Times.
What strategies are you using to ensure longevity in your professional career?
Las Vegas GP, Success or Disaster?
Last weekend my son and I went to our first F1 Grand Prix. Las Vegas is only a 5 hour drive, so we decided we HAD to go. It was a great example of both business success and failure.
THE BAD:
Most people have heard about the issues with the track and the disaster of kicking the spectators out. All true, but there was more. It began when we arrived at the venue, and none of the employees knew how we were supposed to get in. We ended up with tens of thousands of others walking for 1 hour 45 minutes to get to our seats. Organizers totally failed when it came to logistics, and directions. The other big issue was the time, starting the race at 10:00 PM. Everyone was complaining about this, starting at 1:00 AM Eastern Time was terrible for all US viewers. Additionally, we spoke with numerous mechanics from the Aston Martin team, and found out the schedule was terrible for the teams and drivers. Trying to work through the night was a massive inconvenience for the real stars of the show.
THE GOOD:
The Race! Not sure what to expect, having never been to an F1 event the actual racing, practice and qualifying were incredible! So much better than I would have expected. The Fans, we had a tremendous time speaking with and making new friends from around the World. It was amazing how of one mind all of the people were. The crowd was great, and everyone was so accommodating and nice. Checko Perez fans were incredible and amused us with their enthusiastic chanting and singing. The staff was all very kind and helpful. You could tell after day 1 they must have realized more training was necessary.
In Summary, the first day was an unmitigated disaster! Then miraculously they flipped the switch and everything was perfect the next 2 days. Great example of a massive event encountering multiple issues on day 1. Then swiftly pivoting at the last minute and fixing problems.
What were your impressions???
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“MY COMPANY IS SUPER COMPETITIVE”. How many times have you heard that from a wholesale AE? I am sure they say it in good faith and probably really believe it. But is your firm’s leadership really understanding what true competition is? Do they swim deep in the ocean of true competition, or do they just talk the talk. Let me be very clear at ARDRI we have spent the last 12+ months preparing not to compete in some game. We have been preparing to compete with every ounce of grit, skill, and commitment to the Non-QM industry. We are not scared of risk; we are not scared of pushing limits and all of us at ARDRI are preparing to line up and compete. But just like racing preparing your race car is more than half the battel. The better prepared race car you have the better of a chance you must get on the podium. We don’t want to just be profitable, but we want to be at the pointy end of the preverbal Non-QM spear. So, when considering joining our machine…………ask yourself. Out of all the companies that you are talking to who will be the most competitive? Send me your resume today if you are a wildly competitive professional in the Non-QM arena, for I want to get to know you! brian@ardri.ai
“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games,” Ernest Hemingway
Another great weekend of Game 7s, photo finishes and first time winners. Congrats to Lando Norris for his first ever F1 win and McLaren Racing for their first victory since 2012.
And speaking of winners, let's nominate this week's winners of the Nice Guy and Gal Awards.
Every Friday, I’ll share nominations for people who have been identified as nice guys (and gals).
If you want to nominate someone, just shoot me a private message by 5:00 EST on Thursday.
There are only 3 requirements:
1) you have to be connected to the person you nominate
2) you can only nominate one person per week
3) you can’t nominate yourself 😀
If you want to provide a brief reason for your selection, that’s great, but it’s not a requirement.
Let’s recognize people who make a difference simply by being nice.
Have a great day, everyone.
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