147 – The chemistry of hot and cold states

A new?episode of?Anecdotally Speaking?is available! To listen to?The chemistry of hot and cold states,?click here.?

This week, we welcome back?Rob Grundel, who cohosts with Mark once again!

Mark shares a story of unknown origins, which may mean it’s apocryphal. It follows the attempts of a soccer coach to replicate a hot state scenario and ensure his team’s future success.?

The story?makes several?meaningful business points, including:

• Context and emotional state determine success;
• When stakes are high, consider simulating the scenario as best you can; and
• What works in a cold state scenario won’t necessarily work in a hot state.