On today’s episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I’m joined by long term RNTer Stephen Smyth, an ex army officer who comes on to talk about why long term investment phases are so critical, as well as diving into some sage leadership and management advice from his experiences of leading big teams both in his army and corporate career. If you’re looking to upgrade your physique after your first checkpoint, build rules around your ultimate lifestyle and learn leadership strategies from the best, make sure you tune into this episode.
‘’If you’re in a leadership position and you don’t care about your people, you’re probably in the wrong place”
– Steve Smyth
Timestamps:
1:36 – Balancing life
3:41 – Formation of rules and what are the rules for Steve?
7:41 – Balls to walls mentality
11:11 – Being in the army
12:48 – What made Steve join the army?
17:39 – Steve’s rank
19:07 – Management and leadership lessons from the army
26:01 – Model of culture
29:45 – Sleep challenge
36:57 – Recovery and lifestyle
37:50 – The coach/client relationship
42:18 – What it takes to be a good client?
45:58 – Long term investment growth phases
48:50 – Steve’s indicators
51:37 – Traffic light system
52:36 – Steve’s journey so far
59:24 – Strong offseason
3:41 – Formation of rules and what are the rules for Steve?
7:41 – Balls to walls mentality
11:11 – Being in the army
12:48 – What made Steve join the army?
17:39 – Steve’s rank
19:07 – Management and leadership lessons from the army
26:01 – Model of culture
29:45 – Sleep challenge
36:57 – Recovery and lifestyle
37:50 – The coach/client relationship
42:18 – What it takes to be a good client?
45:58 – Long term investment growth phases
48:50 – Steve’s indicators
51:37 – Traffic light system
52:36 – Steve’s journey so far
59:24 – Strong offseason
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