#134-Positive Intelligence & Team Culture: From Yacht Design to Coaching Excellence with Steve Morris

Join host Mark Talukdar in this captivating episode of "Peak Performance Perspective", where we delve deep into the art and science of peak performance with Steve Morris, a certified EOS implementer, business coach, and former yacht designer. Drawing on decades of experience working with elite racing teams and coaching leaders, Steve shares his insights on leadership, team culture, and the inner journey to self-mastery. What You’ll Learn: The Essence of Peak Performance: Discover what poise, self-control, and mastery mean in high-stakes environments, inspired by Pete Carroll’s leadership lessons. The Power of Team Culture: Learn how to build trust, foster alignment, and lead high-performing teams in both sports and business. Vulnerability in Leadership: Explore how openness and authenticity can drive effective leadership and strengthen team dynamics. Positive Intelligence and Systems Thinking: Understand how mindset and structured systems can transform your business and personal life. Balancing Creativity and Discipline: Get practical tips on integrating innovation within structured frameworks for sustainable success. Steve also shares powerful stories from his career in yacht design and team leadership, illustrating how challenges can forge resilience and spark growth. From navigating setbacks to creating a culture of trust, this episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, leaders, and teams striving to excel. Steve defines peak performance through the lens of poise and self-mastery, drawing inspiration from legendary sports coach Pete Carroll. Learn why the ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations is key to achieving success at any level. With firsthand experience working alongside top-tier racing teams, Steve reveals the secrets to fostering high-trust team cultures, where collaboration, alignment, and shared purpose drive extraordinary results. Hear about the critical role leaders play in shaping environments that inspire peak performance and trust. Steve discusses the importance of vulnerability in leadership, sharing how openness and honesty can build stronger connections, improve team dynamics, and foster resilience, even during challenging times. As an engineer-turned-coach, Steve combines creativity with structure to drive success. Learn how to create systems that balance discipline and innovation, ensuring both immediate results and long-term growth for your business and personal life. Discover the transformative power of Positive Intelligence (PQ) and how it can reshape your thoughts, overcome limiting beliefs, and unlock higher levels of performance. Steve walks us through actionable practices, including techniques for interrupting negative thought loops and embracing abundance. Through compelling stories from his career, Steve illustrates how setbacks and challenges can become stepping stones to growth. Learn how to approach obstacles with grace, extract valuable lessons, and pivot toward new opportunities. Can structure kill creativity? Not in Steve’s world. He explains how frameworks like the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) provide the discipline needed to execute vision-driven strategies while empowering innovation and flexibility. Peak performance starts within. Steve shares his personal evolution and how practices like self-reflection, coaching, and mindset work have been transformative in his own journey—and how they can be in yours too.  Why Listen? Whether you're leading a business, managing a team, or seeking personal growth, this conversation offers invaluable tools to elevate your performance. Steve's unique blend of engineering precision and coaching wisdom provides a fresh perspective on mastering health, wealth, and relationships. Offer: Free one hour coaching session. Meet our Guest: Steve Morris began his career designing multi-million-dollar racing yachts and leading high-performing teams to win the world’s toughest yacht races. After managing a small business and overseeing million-dollar budgets as a certified PMP for the US Navy, Steve founded his own business to help entrepreneurial leaders build better lives by transforming their businesses. Drawing on decades of experience with world-class teams, Steve guides clients to achieve clarity, focus, and results through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and Positive Intelligence (PQ). His mission is to help leaders get unstuck, fuel growth, and build cohesive, healthy teams that achieve extraordinary success. Steve’s 31-acre Colorado farm provides a sacred space for clients to reconnect, recharge, and grow. As a navigator for his clients, Steve charts clear paths through uncharted waters, offering steady guidance, transformative tools, and unwavering support to help leaders elevate their game and achieve their greatest potential. Connect with Him: Website: https://stevemorriscoaching.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenamorris/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemorriscoach/