The High Performance Zone
Welcome to The High-Performance Zone, where we dive deep into the secrets of achieving unparalleled success and peak performance. I’m John “Gucci” Foley, your host. As a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, global keynote speaker, and founder of the Glad To Be Here® foundation, I’m here to share insights that can transform your life and business.
In The High-Performance Zone, we cover everything from business strategies and team dynamics to personal growth and relationship building. Discover how to become the Blue Angels of your industry by embracing the principles of excellence, trust, and resilience that drive the world’s top performers. Learn how the best get better and how you can apply these lessons to elevate your own performance.
Join me as we explore the Glad To Be Here® mindset, a powerful philosophy that fosters gratitude, positivity, and relentless improvement. Get ready to elevate your mindset, ignite your passion, and soar to new heights. Because in The High-Performance Zone, we don’t just aim for success—we achieve it, fearlessly.
Glad to be here. Let’s get started! 🚀
The High Performance Zone
Best of Episode: The Key Ingredients to Being a Resilient Company in the Face of Turbulent Times with Iconic Restaurateur Markus Thesleff
In today's Best of Episode we feature Markus Thesleff. Markus is an award-winning serial entrepreneur with two decades of continuous international success in hospitality as an owner, operator, advisor, and consultant. He has received numerous awards including, Restaurateur of the Year for Middle East & Africa in 2014, 2016 and has consistently been included in the Caterer Power 50 and Hot 100 Entrepreneur lists.
His personal portfolio of hospitality brands has accumulated over 150 Awards; while operating in some of the most competitive cosmopolitan cities from London to Dubai, as well as in different value segments from casual to luxury dining.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Investing in people as your primary asset
- Entrepreneurship with compassion
- Tackling global issues like food poverty
- How to name a restaurant
- Filling donation boxes with 50K in cash
- Being raised by an international ambassador
- Human existence and spirituality
- Joining the Guardian Angels in the UK
- Meditating on your best self
- Overcoming fear
- Entrepreneurship and leadership