The Threshold Lab

As human beings, we can be busy all day and still make no progress. This episode will show you why and how to fix it. Using the antelope vs. field mice metaphor (inspired from a quote by Newt Gingric…

When was the last time you thanked someone who helped you rise? In this episode, we explore the quiet strength and impact of Sherpas. Sherpas are those essential "behind-the-scenes" contributors who …

You can’t make someone want something, but you can build an environment or create conditions where they choose to chase it themselves. This week’s episode features a parenting story from legendary ba…

Success doesn't last forever and neither does failure, but if you let your emotions steer the ship, both can take you off course. Today's episode is inspired by a parable about a king and a gold ring…

Today's episode explores the question: Are you traveling on the right train or just afraid to get off? From Kodak’s billion-dollar delay to the everyday moments we justify staying stuck, you’ll learn…

Today we're joined by one of college football’s most respected leaders, Coach Chris Petersen.

Across 14 seasons as a Division I head football coach, Petersen compiled a remarkable 147-38 career record…

You can’t grow and stay comfortable at the same time. In this episode, we talk about what it means to let go of the old before the new is ready. Using the metaphor of trapeze bars, we explore why the…

What if one habit could unlock discipline, energy, and momentum across your entire day? That’s the power of a keystone habit. In this episode, we dig into how identifying your keystone habit can make…

High performers are wired to get better and improve, but what happens when your drive to optimize starts working against you? We live in a world obsessed with optimization (e.g. morning routines, pro…

As a society, we often glorify "the grind" and gritting our teeth through things. In fact, sometimes we consider this its own form of success. But what if there’s a better way? In this episode, we ex…

Constraints often feel like obstacles, but what if they’re actually more like invitations? In this episode, we explore the surprising power of limitations and how they can unlock creativity and direc…

Today's conversation is with Margueritte Aozasa, head coach of the UCLA Women’s Soccer program and one of the brightest minds in collegiate coaching today.

In just her first year as a head coach, Aoza…

What if your breakthrough moment was already in motion, but you just can't see it yet? In this episode, we unpack the incredible story of Thad Cockrell, a Nashville musician who nearly quit music aft…

What do pendulum clocks and team synergy have in common? To explore this question, this episode draws insight from a 350-year-old observation by Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens. You’ll learn why s…

As coaches and leaders, we’re often conditioned to hunt big wins, but we can't lose sight that smaller victories and progress is essential for driving human behavior. Based on research by Teresa Amab…

You can’t lead from a distance. In this episode, we explore the leadership habit of “going and seeing the work," a principle rooted in system dynamics and coined by MIT professor, Nelson Repenning. I…

This episode is about realigning priorities and asking the deeper questions like "Who are you becoming at home while you're chasing success in your career?" It's inspired by a moving quote from colle…

Mike Candrea is one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in the history of college athletics. 

As the former head coach of the University of Arizona softball program, Candrea led the Wildcat…

Sometimes leadership lessons hide in the simplest family moments. In this episode, I share a story from a recent trip with my family, where my toddler found joy in tossing pine cones through the fenc…

In this episode, we explore a powerful reflection question that can help you eliminate distractions and live with a greater sense of clarity. At the heart of this episode is the notion that the quali…