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In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Glen Guyton—futurist, leadership strategist, and author of The Art of Harmonious Trust—to explore why trust is not a soft leadership concept, but a measurable performance strategy.
Glen's work sits at the intersection of trust, employee retention, and future-focused talent development. Drawing from his experience across military, nonprofit, and corporate systems, Glen explains why competitive pay, perks, and policies often fail to retain high performers—and what leaders must understand about trust if they want people to stay, grow, and contribute at their highest level.
Throughout the conversation, Glen introduces the concept of harmonious trust and breaks down how it differs from traditional conversations about culture. He shares the patterns he's observed in organizations that retain the right people—not just retain people—and the critical role direct supervisors play in engagement and quiet quitting. He also connects retention to skills development, workforce disruption, and future-ready talent strategy.
This episode is a powerful reminder that organizations don't lose people because of change—they lose people when trust erodes during change. Leaders who build trust intentionally don't just improve morale—they create sustainable high performance.
 
 
You'll Learn:
Why trust is a performance strategy—not just a leadership value

The real reason high performers leave even when compensation is competitive

What "harmonious trust" means and how to build it

The connection between skills gaps and employee retention

How supervisors directly influence engagement and quiet quitting

Early warning signs that commitment is slipping

One practical habit leaders can implement immediately to strengthen trust

 
 
Episode Resources & Links
Learn more about Glen Guyton:
https://www.glenguyton.com/
Order The Art of Harmonious Trust:
https://www.glenguyton.com/
Download our 2025 Confidence Crisis Study:
https://confidencestudy.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team:
https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute:
https://mentallystronginstitute.com/

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Ted Ma—leadership strategist, researcher, author, and keynote speaker—to explore what truly separates average leaders from exceptional ones.
Earlier in his career, Ted built and led a sales organization of more than 6,000 people across North America. But through that experience, he began asking a deeper question: What actually makes leadership sustainable, impactful, and human? That curiosity led him to study mentorship, trust, confidence, and culture—and to develop the concept of Everyday Mentorship.
Throughout the conversation, Ted explains why leadership isn't about titles or authority—it's about the small, daily behaviors that build trust, confidence, and performance over time. He breaks down the "DNA" of high-performing teams, why culture is a true competitive advantage, and the common misconceptions leaders have when trying to shift culture.
Ted also shares research-backed insights on what drives engagement and retention, the mental barriers that limit leadership confidence, and practical ways leaders can begin building stronger cultures immediately.
This episode is a powerful reminder that high performance doesn't happen by accident—it's built intentionally, one conversation and one courageous leadership decision at a time.
 
 
You'll Learn:
What Everyday Mentorship really means—and why it matters now more than ever

The DNA of high-performing sales teams

Why culture is a competitive advantage (not just a buzzword)

The biggest misconception leaders have about changing culture

Research insights on trust, confidence, and engagement

The mental barriers that limit leadership growth

One practical framework leaders can implement immediately

 
 
Episode Resources & Links
Learn more about Ted Ma:
https://realtedma.com/
Download our 2025 National Confidence Study:
https://confidencestudy.com/
Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team:
https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute:
https://mentallystronginstitute.com/

"You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life." — Lindsey Vonn
 
After a devastating Olympic crash and yet another surgery, Lindsey Vonn didn't ask, "Why me?" She reminded the world this isn't the end of her story. That response is what separates elite performers.
 
In this episode, we explore why adversity isn't proof you're failing — it's proof you're competing. Our grit research with professional athletes shows that every top performer faces setbacks. What sets them apart is how they respond.
 
We discuss:
Why high performers believe adversity is happening for them, not to them

How doubt and other people's opinions (OPP) erode confidence

The powerful question that fuels growth: "What is this teaching me?"

Adversity isn't a detour. It's the path.
 
Power Phrase:
I embrace adversity. It's shaping me into who I'm meant to become. 
 
To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com
To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/
To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Jill Schulman—Bravery Expert, United States Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and author of The Bravery Effect—to explore why bravery isn't a personality trait, but a skill anyone can build.
Jill shares the pivotal experiences that led her to study the science of fear and courage, and why so many high performers unknowingly hold themselves back by playing it safe. Drawing from positive psychology, neuroscience, and her military background, Jill explains why bravery is not the absence of fear—but the decision to act alongside it.
Throughout the conversation, Jill breaks down the hidden cost of avoiding hard conversations, the myths that keep leaders stuck, and why small, repeated acts of bravery compound over time to shape identity, performance, and fulfillment. She also introduces the three core dimensions of bravery—thinking bravely, acting bravely, and connecting bravely—and explains how these skills fuel leadership, confidence, and impact.
This episode is a powerful reminder that growth requires discomfort—and that the life and leadership you want sit just on the other side of a brave decision.
 
 
You'll Learn:
Why bravery is a skill—not a personality trait

The difference between fearlessness and true courage

The real cost of playing it safe in your career and life

The most common fears that hold leaders back

How small, daily acts of bravery shape identity and performance

Why psychological safety requires personal bravery

Practical ways to take action even when you feel unsure

 
Episode Resources & Links
Learn more about Jill Schulman:
https://www.jillschulman.com/

Order The Bravery Effect:
https://www.jillschulman.com/


Download our 2025 Confidence Crisis Study:
https://confidencestudy.com/

Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra or her team:
https://freementalbreakthroughcall.com/

Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute:
https://mentallystronginstitute.com/

Confidence isn't something you set and forget. It shifts depending on the situation you're in.
You can feel powerful in one moment… and shaky in a tough conversation hours later.
 
In this episode, we unpack findings from our national Confidence Study, including:
70% of working Americans believe they'd earn more if they improved their confidence
75% say confidence propels you further than sheer intelligence
Nearly 70% dwell on past mistakes and battle a harsh inner critic

You'll learn a simple reset tool called the Truth Meter™ to stabilize your confidence in real time.
Confidence isn't about never doubting yourself.
 
It's about knowing how to respond when doubt shows up.
 
Power Phrase: "Confidence isn't a soft skill,  it's a performance multiplier."
 
 Tune in to strengthen your confidence when it matters most!
 
To download our full study report, visit: confidencestudy.com
To Request a Free Breakthrough Call with a Mentally Strong Coach, visit: http://www.freementalbreakthroughcall.com/
To learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute, visit: https://mentallystronginstitute.com/
To learn about Dr. Cindra Kamphoff's speaking and coaching, visit: https://cindrakamphoff.com/
To follow Dr. Cindra on Instagram, visit: Cindra Kamphoff, PhD (@cindrakamphoff) • Instagram photos and videos