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Leadership Story Talks is a podcast hosted by Jerome Deroy, CEO of Narativ, and Julienne Ryan, business author, communication and HR specialist, and frequent Narativ training contributor.In each episode, Jerome and Jules discuss the practices that engage, motivate, develop, retain, and attract people to businesses, whether these are your customers or your employees. Their principles and tools are based on real world stories that leverage listening and storytelling to become a better leader and management professional.

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Leadership Story Talks | What Does Real Performance Look Like with George Pesansky

August 04, 2025 • Narativ Inc

In this episode of Leadership Story Talks, hosts Jerome Deroy and Julienne Ryan sit down with George Pesansky—executive coach, performance consultant, and author of the upcoming book Superperformance: 8 Strategies to Reach Full Potential for Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization (Greenleaf Book Group, Sept. 2025).

George shares how his personal story—running uphill, literally—led him to discover that the real key to success isn’t talent or perfection, but the drive to improve deliberately. From factory floors to the C-suite, he’s seen firsthand how small shifts in mindset, measurement, and leadership can unlock meaningful, repeatable breakthroughs.

You’ll come away with a fresh perspective on what drives sustainable performance—and how to lead teams that don’t just survive, but thrive.

You’ll Hear:

The Prison of Expectations – Why setting marginal goals keeps us small—and how to break free
The Golden Hour – How to identify and replicate your team’s peak performance moments
Stop Fixating on Failure – Why most performance reviews miss the mark—and how to learn from what works
Empathy as Strategy – How spending time in the break room leads to stronger, more resilient teams
Purpose + Practice = Superperformance – Why microlearning, consistency, and community matter more than charisma

Whether you lead a nonprofit, a production line, or a leadership team, George’s approach invites you to shift your focus—from pressure to purpose, from output to ownership.

Resources ~

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deliberateimprovement
Facebook: facebook.com/george.pesansky
X (formerly Twitter): @SuperPerformnz
Book: Superperformance: 8 Strategies to Reach Full Potential for Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization – Greenleaf Book Group (Sept. 2025)

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