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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What if your brand’s real growth lever isn’t features but happiness?
In this episode of Lead on Purpose, I sit down with Mark, co-founder of Squint Consulting, to unpack why we are living through an unhappiness crisis and how the smartest brands grow by deliberately creating happier customers and happier teams. We explore the simple model behind happy brands and how it reshapes products, pricing, and culture.
We cover:
• The unhappiness trend Gallup is tracking and why it now drives consumer choice
• A practical model of memories, behaviours, and beliefs that sparks growth
• How Olipop moved from sparkling tonic to soda and unlocked a huge valuation
• Why execution beats slogans, with lessons from Happy Meals, Nike, and Chipotle
• Turning choice into joy, from Netflix browsing to service design people love
• Building a high trust, low meeting culture that lifts performance and morale
• The danger of trend hopping and how to return to brand fundamentals that last
• Personal creativity habits that widen focus, including walks, mind wandering, and sauna
You will walk away with practical ways to design happier experiences, raise perceived value, and build a culture where great thinking thrives and growth follows.
- Learn more about Squint Consulting here - https://squintconsulting.com/about/
- Connect with Mark on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lestermarky/?originalSubdomain=nl
- If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com
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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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- If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.com