The Growth House Podcast

Jason has done lots of speaking events for The Growth House over the years and I'm always inspired by his candour, humility and eloquence. We recently recorded a podcast interview with Jason where we covered topics as diverse as Mental Health, Feedback, and my favourite, the importance of Cheerfulness in a high performing team. We are thrilled to be able to share our latest podcast with you now.1:00 - 2:08: Ben introduces Jason Fox, highlighting his background in the Special Forces, broadcasting, and inspirational speaking.Summer Reflections 2:08: Jason discusses his busy summer, mainly working on the "SAS: Who Dares Wins" series.Production Challenges 3:06: Jason shares insights into the pressure and demands of producing a reality TV show, noting how production time and intensity have increased.Spotting Potential 5:45: Jason talks about his ability to identify strong performers early in the selection process, sharing anecdotes from his work on the show.Joining the Military at 16 6:45: Jason reflects on his decision to join the Royal Marines at a young age due to a lack of academic interest.Commando Spirit 8:18: Discussion on the core values of the Royal Marines, such as courage, determination, unselfishness, and cheerfulness in adversity, and their importance in shaping military culture.Transition to Special Forces 13:13: Jason discusses how the culture in Special Forces built on the Marine foundation but added more autonomy and responsibility.Challenges of Leaving the Military 17:21: Jason describes the personal struggles he faced transitioning out of the military and into civilian life, acknowledging mental health challenges.Managing Stress and Mental Health 19:11: Jason shares his journey to recognizing and addressing stressors, leading to improved mental health and self-awareness.The Self Check-In 22:08: Jason introduces his personal technique of "self check-in," where he explores negative emotions to understand their source and manage his reactions.Grounding Yourself Under Pressure 24:45: Jason shares a story from his Special Forces days about remaining calm and collected under fire, focusing on his team and the situation.Feedback and Review Process 27:53: Jason explains the importance of regular, constructive debriefs in Special Forces to learn from both successes and failures, emphasizing the value of continuous improvement.The Role of Habits 31:39: Discussion on the importance of ingraining fundamental habits in training, with comparisons to elite sports, like rugby.Repetition and Mastery 39:32: Jason stresses the importance of mastering basics through continuous practice, drawing parallels between military and sports training.Leadership, Teamship, and Growth 41:01: Jason shares his top values for leadership empathy, teamship trust, and personal growth courage.Reflections on Business Growth 45:49: Final thoughts on the challenges founders face as their businesses scale, using examples from various industries.Follow Jason Foxhttps://www.instagram.com/jason_carl_fox/?hl=enFollow Ben and The Growth House Subscribe to The Growth House Podcasthttps://thegrowthhouse.com