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Zak Brown

McLaren Racing, CEO
EPISODE 249

Performance is everyone’s job

You can hire great people and set bold goals … yet still fall short. Why?

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, knows the answer. And it has less to do with talent, and more to do with something most leaders overlook.

This episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a high-performance team—and why clarity might be your most powerful tool.

You’ll also learn:

  • Why exclusivity was hurting the brand—and what fixed it
  • The mindset you need if you want long-term partnerships 
  • How to make split-second decisions (with wisdom straight from the pit!)
  • What most leaders miss about gathering real input

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Clips

  • Find ways to create access and proximity to your brand
    Zak Brown
    Zak Brown
    McLaren Racing, CEO
  • Success doesn’t mean there’s nothing to fix
    Zak Brown
    Zak Brown
    McLaren Racing, CEO
  • Play the long game in your business relationships
    Zak Brown
    Zak Brown
    McLaren Racing, CEO
  • Make sure every role connects to performance
    Zak Brown
    Zak Brown
    McLaren Racing, CEO
  • In high pressure moments, clarity beats consensus
    Zak Brown
    Zak Brown
    McLaren Racing, CEO
  • Diverse perspectives lead to smarter decisions
    Zak Brown
    Zak Brown
    McLaren Racing, CEO

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