Chief Endurance Officer

Welcome to another episode of Chief Endurance Officer. This special holiday edition offers a moment to pause and reflect as 2025 comes to a close. Host Greg McDonough, founder of the Chief Endurance Officer Community, looks back on a powerful year of conversations, insights, and growth. With the holiday season inviting reflection, this episode celebrates the lessons learned from a milestone year, including the podcast’s 100th episode, and the enduring theme that connects it all: endurance-driven leadership.

Throughout the year, guests from across business, athletics, and life shared stories that reinforced one truth: endurance is not just about persistence, it’s about community, resilience, innovation, and consistency. As Greg reminds listeners, every finish line is simply the start of the next chapter.

Takeaways:
  • Endurance Is Built on Community. Endurance leadership thrives on strong, supportive communities. Success is never solo, and often depends on the contributions of people behind the scenes.
  • True endurance is revealed in how leaders respond to setbacks. Challenges don’t define you, your mindset and actions do.
  • The Endurance Mindset Drives Innovation. Constraints fuel creativity and problem-solving. Endurance leaders adapt, pivot, and leverage new tools to turn obstacles into opportunities.
  • Sustainable success comes from small, steady improvements over time. Even brief, consistent effort can build powerful momentum.
  • Endurance leaders prioritize learning over flawless execution. Every finish line marks the beginning of the next challenge.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Gregory McDonough
Greg McDonough is a seasoned executive who has owned and operated businesses in the professional services sector, navigating them through both good and tough times. He brings his personal experience of knowing what it’s like to be ‘in the owner’s seat’ when working with clients, taking time to ask the questions others may not.
Producer
Gabby Aloisi

What is Chief Endurance Officer?

Join host Greg McDonough on a transformative journey as "The Chief Endurance Officer" explores the incredible power of positive energy and sustained effort. This podcast delves into the real-life stories of individuals who have harnessed the endurance mindset to achieve remarkable goals in every facet of life – personal achievements, professional success, and athletic triumphs. Visit our website www.chiefenduranceofficer.com for additional resources and exclusive content, and subscribe to hear these inspiring episodes every Friday!