
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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Success doesn’t mean there’s nothing to fixZak BrownMcLaren Racing, CEO
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Make sure every role connects to performanceZak BrownMcLaren Racing, CEO
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In high pressure moments, clarity beats consensusZak BrownMcLaren Racing, CEO
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