Taking Care of Yourself as a Leader with Tony Marino

Revenue Builders

In this short segment of the Revenue Builders Podcast, we revisit the discussion with Tony Marino, Senior Advisor at Fiserv and executive coach to high-performing leaders. The discussion dives deep into the non-negotiable role of physical and mental wellness in leadership. From billion-dollar responsibilities to 30,000-person teams, Marino explains why sustaining peak performance demands the same discipline as elite athletes. Whether you're leading a company, a team, or just striving to stay on top of your game, this episode will challenge your excuses and inspire a new mindset.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

[00:00:48] Big Leadership = Big Stress
Leaders often oversee billions in revenue or tens of thousands of people—making personal wellness crucial.
[00:01:32] Corporate Athletes are the New Standard
Executive performance hinges on diet, sleep, exercise, and stress management

[00:02:25] One or Two Hours a Day for You
Marino's rule: If you’re not carving out personal time daily, you’re cheating yourself—and your team.

[00:03:38] You Can't Lead Others If You’re Off Balance
When leaders neglect self-care, it shows up in decision-making, temperament, and team performance.

[00:04:45] Success Requires Pattern Recognition
Great leaders recognize the signs of burnout early and act fast to recalibrate.

[00:05:34] "If I Just Had More Time" Is a Trap
Most leaders don’t lack knowledge—they lack deliberate time management.

[00:06:23] Join the 6% Club
Referencing Michelle Rosen’s book, Marino explains why only 6% stick with goals—and how to be one of them.

[00:07:19] Discipline and Planning are Everything
Plan your day with intent. Success isn’t about hustle; it’s about preparation.

QUOTES

[00:01:58] “You need to be a corporate athlete if you’re going to succeed in these big, tough jobs.”

[00:02:25] “If you’re not giving yourself one or two hours a day, you’re cheating yourself.”

[00:03:38] “You can’t take care of your team if you can’t take care of yourself.”

[00:04:45] “The most successful people I’ve met know themselves really, really well.”

[00:05:34] “The most common sentence I’ve heard from leaders is, ‘If I just had more time…’”

[00:07:44] “The key is being deliberate and planful. That’s how you become part of the 6% club.”

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https://revenue-builders.simplecast.com/episodes/embracing-the-work-of-resilient-leadership-with-tony-marino

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