The world of martial arts and that of business may seem to have no points of connection. However, there are powerful lessons there to be found, particularly around the ideas of conscious leadership and effective team building. In today's episode of "The Greatness Machine," Darius chats with Nathanael Chawkin, founder and CEO of Palaestra Leadership, and a mindfulness and martial arts instructor about his practice-based approach to team building. You'll find out why a business' core values can't just remain "on the wall" - they must be infused into your executive team and practiced on a daily basis. You'll learn how Nathanael is turning development into a team sport, helping leaders have tough conversations with heart, creating radical new levels of trust, connectedness, and team flow. You'll discover why getting your team "on the mat" and sharing their truth with you is vital to creating powerful interpersonal dynamics and greater team flow. Join Darius and Nathanael for this powerful discussion on conscious leadership and creating a team that operates and communicates with purpose and in alignment with the core values of the business. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: Using consistent, daily practice to take your core values "off the wall" and incorporate them into all aspects of your executive team. The importance of getting your team "on the mat" - asking your teammates to share their truth with you. Why you must learn to receive feedback before you can give it effectively. And so much more... Resources: Palaestra Website The Real Darius This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices