Mediocre People vs. High Achievers: How to Know When You’re in the Wrong Seat on the Bus

Per Diem Podcast

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Mediocre People vs. High Achievers: How to Know When You’re in the Wrong Seat on the Bus

S2 E36 • Jun 5, 2025 • 51 mins

In this episode, Keaton Turner explores Nick Saban's philosophy on building high-functioning teams, balancing personal and company growth, and strategies for when growth is imbalanced. He discusses the impact of mediocrity on high achievers, the importance of timing in employee transitions, and the role of KPIs and dashboards. Keaton also emphasizes trusting gut feelings in leadership, effective communication, and accountability. The episode concludes with a listener hotline, industry updates, and a message from sponsor Five Forty Build.

Key Points

Get the right people on the bus, in the right seats, and get the wrong ones off.
High achievers cannot stand mediocrity and mediocre people cannot stand high achievers.
If a company's growth outpaces your personal growth, you risk being left behind or replaced.

Speakers

Nick Saban

Guest • 1%

Keaton Turner

Host • 99%

Chapters

0:00	Nick Saban's philosophy and Keaton's reflections
3:52	Building and managing high-functioning teams
10:09	Personal vs. Company growth
14:19	Options when growth is imbalanced
20:33	The effect of mediocrity on achievers
27:52	Business growth and team dynamics
32:21	Timing of employee transitions
34:26	Assessing performance with KPIs and dashboards
38:23	Trusting gut feelings in leadership
41:42	Enhancing communication and accountability
45:46	Comparing high achievers to mediocre performers
48:17	Managing growth disparities
49:54	Listener hotline and industry updates
50:39	Sponsor: Five Forty Build

Transcript

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