The Black Belt in Leadership | Productivity Mastery #222 with Aslak de Silva

🚀 In episode #222, we welcomed the amazing Aslak de Silva, Author of The Black Belt in Leadership. Listen to this episode and learn: 💡 Why is earning a black belt considered just the beginning of mastery? 💡 How does discipline in martial arts translate into discipline in business? 💡 Why is self-awareness essential for effective leadership? 💡 In what ways can pressure be used as a training tool for future challenges? 💡 How can customer experience determine the success or failure of an event? and many more.. About our guest: Aslak de Silva is a seasoned CEO, international keynote speaker, and host of The Black Belt in Leadership podcast. He has led companies through bold growth journeys, scaling Nordic Business Forum across Europe and guiding Selfly Store through global expansion and a successful exit. With a background in martial arts and nearly 100 full-contact fights, Aslak brings the discipline, resilience, and clarity from the mat into the boardroom. He is also the author of The Black Belt in Leadership and a Forbes Business Council member, passionate about shaping the future of leadership and helping others grow. You can find Aslak here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aslakdesilva/ Website: http://www.theblackbeltinleadership.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Aslak De Silva 02:02 Martial Arts Journey and Career Evolution 05:56 Transitioning from Martial Arts to Business 09:45 The Black Belt Philosophy in Leadership 15:27 Leading Nordic Business Forum 21:11 Creating Exceptional Customer Experiences 27:20 The Balance of Relaxation and Intensity in Leadership 37:07 Mastery Through Consistency 38:45 Learning from Mistakes in Leadership 39:55 The Art of Situational Leadership 42:46 Embracing Uncertainty in Leadership 48:28 The Importance of Strategy and Timing 52:03 Moving with Precision Under Uncertainty 55:13 Pressure as a Training Tool 59:57 Navigating Crisis as a Leader 01:07:56 Self-Awareness in Leadership Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing! __________ Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast 👇 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433b Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289 Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/