The Consistency Effect: Why 'Singles & Doubles' Win More Than ‘Grand Slams’

In this episode, we sit down with Brad Henderson, leadership coach and author of The Consistency Effect: How to Turn Reliable Actions into Remarkable Success. 

Drawing on more than four decades of experience as a CEO and senior executive across real estate, telecommunications, technology, and manufacturing, Brad makes the case that consistent effort—not heroic bursts—drives lasting leadership success. 

Using the metaphor of hitting singles and doubles instead of chasing Grand Slams, Brad shares how leaders can build resilient teams, sustain momentum, and avoid burnout by celebrating progress along the way.

During our time together, we discuss:

• Why consistency often gets overlooked in favor of dramatic, short‑term wins.
• The neurological and cultural barriers that make consistency hard to sustain.
• Why organizations tend to reward “firefighters” more than those who prevent problems.
• How reward and recognition systems can unintentionally undermine consistency.
• The importance of celebrating progress (the gain) instead of fixating on what’s missing (the gap).
• Brad’s GRAND SLAM framework for success—and why no single factor works alone.
• How consistency helps leaders recover from setbacks and navigate failure.

This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership excellence isn’t about rare moments of brilliance—it’s about showing up, listening, and taking thoughtful action every day.

To learn more from Brad:

• Visit Brad's website
• Explore his book The Consistency Effect: How to Turn Reliable Actions into Remarkable Success.