Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most.
Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success.
These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning.
Hosted by James Laughlin, author of the #1 best selling book Habits of High Performers, high performance leadership coach, keynote speaker, and seven time world champion drummer, the show distils lessons from the world’s best into simple, actionable tools you can apply immediately.
If you want to perform at a high level, live with intention, and build a life you do not need to escape from, this podcast is for you.
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Michael Reddington has spent decades mastering the art of getting to the truth—not through force, but through listening. In this episode, he unpacks how high-stakes interrogation techniques apply to leadership, parenting, interviews, and everyday life. If you lead people—or want to influence others—this one is a masterclass.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why most people don’t lie—they just protect
- How to encourage honesty without forcing a confession
- The 3 psychological needs you must meet to get someone to open up
- Why “why” questions shut people down—and what to ask instead
- What world leaders, parents, and CEOs can all learn from interrogators
Why You Should Listen:
If you're a parent, leader, coach, or partner, this episode will change how you ask questions forever. It’s not manipulation—it’s communication done right.
This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz
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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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