Our guest is a true performance powerhouse! Dr. Larry Widman, affectionately known as "Doc” is a distinguished psychiatrist, author of the groundbreaking book "Max Out Mindset," and a renowned coach to elite-level performers. Drawing from his 20 years of experience as a high-performance mindset coach for professional athletes, Olympians, and elite college and high school athletes, Doc offers invaluable insights that transcend industries and resonate with all types of leaders. Together, we'll explore how to harness the power of our minds to achieve peak personal and team performance. Join your Lovin’ Leadership host, Dr. Beth Merkel and Doc Widman to learn how to Max Out your Leadership by  Maxing Out Your Mind Maxing Out Your Emotions Maxing Out Your Team Here's the really exciting part: Max Out Mindset skills are 100% trainable. Whether you're a coach, athlete, business leader, or simply striving to enhance your mindset for life, Doc's expertise will empower you to overcome obstacles, push your limits, and maximize your leadership potential. Join us on the Lovin' Leadership podcast as we dive into a transformative conversation with Dr. Widman. Prepare to gain practical strategies, breakthrough insights, and the inspiration you need to take your leadership and personal growth to the max.  Beth and the Lovin’ Leadership Team would LOVE to hear from you!  Contact Dr. Beth Merkel @ [email protected]. Visit the Lovin’ Leadership Podcast Landing Page: https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/show/lovin-leadership/ Check out the MAXOUT Mindset podcasts and performance services at www.MAXOUTmindset.com Contact Doc Widman at: [email protected] Follow Doc Widman:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/doc_elitemind?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Docelitemind Find out more about the Play for Paige 33 Foundation: https://playforpaige33.org/  Dr. Brene Brown’s Videos Doc Widman refers to:  “The Power of Vulnerability” https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en “Anatomy of Trust”: https://brenebrown.com/videos/anatomy-trust-video/ Max Out Mindset = Max Out Your Mind, Max Out Your Emotions, Max Out Your Teams Foundations of a Maxed Out Mindset: A.    The Power of Space B.    The Power of Positive Psychology C.    The 4 Legs of an Elite Mindset Goal SettingSelf-Talk Visualization Arousal Control Victor Frankl Quote: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is the power to choose our response” The Power of the Space: “Human beings always have the capacity to think about and choose their response to a trigger” Doc Widman’s definition of mindfulness: “Mindfulness is the awareness of what my mind is thinking, and my body is feeling” “Leadership requires a healthy balance between Love and Accountability.” Ultimate Trust = “Everyone associated with the team shares a high level of trust based in strong relationships and vulnerability”  Psychological Safety = “An environment that allows all team members to feel safe even when they are vulnerable.” The Cost of Perfectionism:  JoylessnessBurnout Emotional Distance Self Talk is a building block for an elite mindset. Managing self-talk requires: Awareness of self-talk and whether or not it is hurting me Strategy to replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk THE 15 POWERS OF A MAX OUT MINDSET PREPARING FOR BATTLE 1.The Power of Space2.The Power of Positive Psychology3.The Power of the four Legs of Elite Performance MAX OUT YOUR MIND4. The Power of High-Performance Mental Skills5.The Power of Mindfulness 6.The Power of Mindset 7.The Power of Grit MAX OUT YOUR EMOTIONS 8.The Power of Happiness 9.The Power of Appreciation and Gratitude 10.The Power of Vulnerability MAX OUT YOUR TEAM 11.The Power of Positive Teams 12.The Power of Positive Coaches 13.The Power of Positive Leadership 14.The Power of Evolution 15.The Power of Ultimate Trust