In Day 77 of 1% Better. Daily., our hosts look at how sticking to the plan can break you. They expand the leadership playbook by introducing a high-performance superpower: mental flexibility.
When life shifts—and it will—your credibility depends not on rigid follow-through, but on your ability to adapt without breaking trust.
In this episode, Josh and Emily unpack Coach Ed Padalecki’s 3-step framework for navigating change with integrity: Audit the commitment, Clarify the new standard, and Communicate with ownership.
This isn’t about backing out—it’s about showing up as a proactive, agile leader who adapts with values, not against them.
You’ll learn how to pivot under pressure without eroding credibility, plus hear a powerful example of what it sounds like to lead real-time change with strength and transparency.
Whether you lead teams, coach athletes, or manage your own goals, this episode helps you master the tightrope between flexibility and commitment.
Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!
⏱️ Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 – Why DWYSYWD Isn’t Always So Simple
00:40 – Mental Flexibility vs. Flakiness
01:20 – Coach P’s 3-Step Framework
02:00 – Step 1: Audit the Commitment
02:40 – Step 2: Clarify the New Standard
03:15 – Step 3: Communicate with Ownership
04:20 – Sample Script for Trust-Building Change
05:15 – Daily Application & 1% Better Reflection
Share this post