Jake Humphrey: Redefining High Performance

High performance. The buzz term du jour on LinkedIn and in the
business community. The man who literally has a podcast on the
topic has his doubts about whether people actually know its true
meaning.


Jake Humphrey is a former BBC and BT Sport presenter and the
Founder of the Whisper Group, a multi-award-winning company that
has emerged as the standout breakthrough broadcast production
company of the last twenty years. Besides changing the landscape
of broadcasting, the company has also been named Best Place to
Work every year since 2017 and worked with a variety of
broadcasters including Channel 4, BBC, BT Sport, and Amazon
Prime, and produces content for Formula One, NFL, UEFA, and The
Paralympics, amongst others.


Humphrey’s podcast, the High Performance Podcast, is a
chart-topping smash hit that has evolved considerably since its
launch in 2021. Hosting the podcast alongside Prof. Damian
Hughes, the pair speak to some of the planet's most notable high
performers and turn them into life lessons applicable to anyone.


In this exclusive interview, we talk to Jake about failure,
imposter syndrome, why high performance may not mean what you
think it means, and much more.


Here's what we discussed:





What makes a great business leader? (00:13)

Could you give us an overview of your career? (02:00)

You talk to inspirational people on the High Performance
Podcast all the time about mindset. How much do you work on your
own positive and determined mindset? (09:38)

Could you tell us about Whisper and what led you to set it
up? (11:45)

You mentioned that you’re someone who suffers from imposter
syndrome. Do you have tips for people who may be in situations as
a leader and feel this way? (18:58)

Some leaders get frustrated because their teams don't think
the same way that they do. Have you experienced this or come
across it on the High Performance Podcast? (22:24)

Do you feel like there's a shift to a purpose-driven
leadership landscape, compared to years gone by? (29:07)

Has your perception of high performance changed since
starting your podcast? (34:05)

Have you noticed any particular traits that successful people
have in common? (44:05)

Failure is a part of business. Do you have any tips for
people going through a tough period in their business lives?
(46:10)

The Good News Postcard: What was the defining moment for your
company? (51:51)






Thanks to Kiaran from the Jill Dando News for bringing us The
Good News Postcard this week. Get your dose of positive news by
visiting The Good News Post, a website collated by hundreds of
young people aged 8 to 18 in the UK. They've written real-life
“news that’s good for you”, covering people, animals, stories to
cheer people up, and tips to make lives better.


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