Built On Purpose

Max Hansen
Built On Purpose

Hosted by YScouts' CEO & Founder, Max Hansen, Built On Purpose is all about building great organizations that achieve missions that matter.

  1. 25 DE FEV.

    Unlocking Peak Performance After 50 with Scott Jagodzinski

    Episode Overview In this episode, Max sits down with Scott Jagodzinski, founder of Argent Alpha, a community dedicated to helping men over 50 optimize their health, mindset, and overall performance. Scott shares his journey into health and fitness, why he created Argent Alpha, and how men can take control of their future by implementing strong habits, fitness routines, and community-driven accountability. Scott also dives into the importance of resistance training, hydration, longevity-focused fitness, and mindset shifts that allow men to stay strong, agile, and high-performing as they age. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ What is Argent Alpha? – The mission behind the community and how it helps men over 50.✅ The Inspiration – How Scott’s personal health journey led him to create Argent Alpha.✅ The Science of Aging & Performance – Why maintaining skeletal muscle mass is key to longevity.✅ Accountability & Community – How having structure and like-minded peers can lead to real change.✅ Fitness & Longevity – Scott’s recommended training principles and the exercises that predict longevity.✅ Mindset & Personal Standards – Why designing your life with purpose leads to success.✅ The Role of Hydration & Nutrition – Simple but powerful health changes that make the biggest difference.✅ Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs – Why so many men settle for “good enough” and how to push beyond that.✅ Scott’s Knee Injury Story – Overcoming pain without surgery through alternative therapies. Memorable Quotes: 🗣️ “Nobody ever regretted getting stronger.”🗣️ “What you eat in private, you wear in public.”🗣️ “Reinvention beats retirement.” Resources & Mentions: 🔗 Argent Alpha Website: https://argentalpha.com/📱 Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theargentalpha/📚 Recommended Reading: Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl, Outlive – Peter Attia Connect with Max Hansen & Y Scouts: 🌐 Y Scouts Website: https://yscouts.com/📱 Follow Max on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxhansen Enjoyed the Episode? If you loved this episode, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with someone who needs to hear this message! 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more inspiring conversations!

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  2. 18 DE FEV.

    The Psychology of Leadership & Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher

    Episode Summary: In this episode of Built on Purpose, Max Hansen sits down with Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore the psychology of leadership, self-acceptance, and organizational culture. Dr. Gallaher shares insights from her early career at NASA, where she was hired to help transform the agency’s culture after the Columbia Space Shuttle tragedy. Together, they discuss the importance of psychological safety, self-awareness, and accountability in leadership, and how leaders can foster environments that drive both high performance and employee well-being. Key Topics Discussed: 1. Introduction to Dr. Laura Gallaher Founder and CEO of Gallaher Edge (est. 2013) PhD in Organizational Psychology Early career at NASA working on cultural transformation post-Columbia accident 2. NASA, Psychological Safety, and Leadership Lessons The role of organizational culture in the Columbia disaster Why psychological safety is critical for open communication How NASA’s culture unintentionally bred fear despite being rated one of the best places to work The impact of self-deception in decision-making 3. The Importance of Self-Awareness and Radical Self-Acceptance How high achievers often struggle with self-acceptance The difference between self-acceptance and complacency Moving from self-judgment to self-improvement without self-criticism The self-acceptance quiz and its four quadrants 4. Creating Accountability in Organizations Why accountability must come from within, not imposed externally Leaders should model self-accountability to inspire teams How to structure feedback and performance conversations The power of asking employees, “On a scale of 1 to 10, how do you think you’re doing?” 5. Building Strong Organizational Culture in Hybrid and Remote Workplaces The necessity of intentional communication in remote settings The role of structured meetings vs. informal check-ins Encouraging phone or video calls for relationship building The value of in-person team gatherings Key Takeaways: ✅ Psychological safety enables people to speak up and share concerns without fear.✅ Self-acceptance and self-improvement are not opposites; they can coexist.✅ Leaders must take ownership of their role in team dynamics and accountability.✅ Remote work requires intentional communication strategies to maintain culture and engagement. Resources & Links: 📌 Take the Self-Acceptance Quiz: SelfAcceptanceQuiz.com📌 Learn more about Dr. Laura Gallaher:  https://drlauragallaher.com/ 📌 Connect with Laura Gallaher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd/📌 Connect with Max Hansen: yscouts.com

    1h
  3. 11 DE FEV.

    The CrossFit Revolution: Greg Glassman on Fitness, Science & Fighting the Status Quo

    In this episode of Built on Purpose, Max Hansen sits down with Greg Glassman, the founder of CrossFit, to discuss his revolutionary impact on fitness, business, and beyond. Key Highlights: ✅ The Origins of CrossFit Glassman’s journey started as a young gymnast seeking functional strength and endurance beyond traditional training. His early work with police and firefighters exposed gaps in conventional fitness, leading him to develop CrossFit’s high-intensity, functional movement approach. CrossFit’s rapid expansion, from a small garage gym to a global fitness movement with thousands of affiliates. ✅ Community & Competition in CrossFit The unexpected yet powerful camaraderie in CrossFit gyms helped fuel its growth. The structured, competitive nature of workouts creates an environment of support and motivation. CrossFit became a unifying force across military, first responders, and elite athletes worldwide. ✅ Challenging Traditional Fitness & Medicine Glassman discusses the resistance he faced from academic institutions and sports medicine groups. The fraudulent research and misinformation campaigns that tried to discredit CrossFit. His deep dive into the flaws of modern scientific research, which led to his focus on exposing corruption in public health. ✅ Diet, Sugar & the Health Crisis Glassman argues that sugar is the primary culprit behind obesity, metabolic diseases, and chronic health issues. The influence of major corporations like Coca-Cola in shaping misleading health science. His personal mission to fight misinformation in the health and fitness industry. ✅ The Role of Technology & Devices Concerns over the addictive nature of smartphones and digital devices, especially in children. The impact of screen time on social interactions, attention spans, and parenting. ✅ CrossFit & The Media Controversy How his outspoken nature led to media backlash and his eventual exit from CrossFit. The reality behind his departure and how he turned adversity into opportunity. His perspective on being “canceled” and why he remains unapologetic. ✅ Final Thoughts Glassman shares reflections on his journey, what he’s most proud of, and the broader lessons learned from building a movement. Insights into what’s next for him post-CrossFit and his continued passion for challenging the status quo.

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Hosted by YScouts' CEO & Founder, Max Hansen, Built On Purpose is all about building great organizations that achieve missions that matter.

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