Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, with over 30 years of global sports industry experience, this podcast isn’t about quick fixes or empty talk. It’s a platform for authentic, purpose-driven conversations that go beyond the game to explore how sports can drive positive, actionable change.
Born from a passion for impact, Pre-Zero Sports Talk dives into today’s most pressing themes: performance and well-being, leadership, innovation, coaching, community impact, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, governance, geopolitics, and more. Each episode cuts through the noise and greenwashing, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues — stories that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark transformation. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, business leader, or someone who believes in the power of sport to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, inspires, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in shaping a cleaner, safer, and more connected world — one episode at a time.
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Own It: How Accountability Fuels Leadership and Success
In this episode, host Sid Bensalah discusses with Robert J. Hunt, widely known as The Accountability Guy. Robert is a top-ranked podcast guest, executive coach, business leader, and co-author of Nobody Cares Until You Do. Together, they dive deep into the power of accountability in leadership, business, and personal life.
Robert shares his journey, including how embracing accountability helped him overcome $90,000 in debt, realign his life, and find true success.
We also explore:
- How accountability transforms leadership and decision-making
- Why leaders must create a culture of ownership, not blame
- Balancing ego and humility in leadership
- Lessons from Robert’s book and real-life case studies
- The link between accountability, self-discipline, and long-term success
Sid also took Robert’s Satisfaction Assessment, which led to an engaging conversation on self-awareness, victim mentality, and personal growth. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire Lightning Round, during which Robert shares his insights on leadership, personal habits, and life lessons.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Own It: How Accountability Fuels Leadership & Success
00:04 – Introduction to Robert J. Hunt
00:44 – Personal Journey with Accountability
02:04 – Common Misconceptions About Accountability
04:08 – The Story Behind Nobody Cares Until You Do
07:47 – Defining Moments and Leadership Insights
14:04 – The Role of Self-Awareness in Leadership
18:46 – Balancing Ego and Humility
22:32 – Practical Examples of Accountability in Organizations
24:01 – Sid’s Satisfaction Assessment Results & Takeaways
28:52 – Taking Responsibility for Your Life
29:57 – Effective Delegation Strategies for Leaders
36:16 – Leadership Styles Across Different Fields
37:58 – Empathy & Accountability in Leadership
41:54 – Writing & Publishing a Book: The Process & Challenges
46:24 – Lightning Round: Leadership, Life Lessons, & Success Habits
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