Competition, meet collaboration. Solitary grit, meet mutual support. Fierce warrior, meet loyal ally. These seemingly contradictory identities come together in the Spartan Race experience, a symbiotic combination of personal and collective achievement that reveals the outer bounds of who we are and where we can go.
As a complement to the core Are We There Yet? season, Sonja and Jamie release extras that explore how we get “there,” and the diverse ways leaders have shaped their own lives and those of the people around them. In this first extra, elite Spartan racer Nick Miles pulls back the curtain on the indomitable spirit of teamwork that unites competitors, transforming daunting obstacles into shared triumphs.
Nick shares his journey through the mud while imparting valuable lessons in leadership and the power of a collaborative mindset. The conversation explores how the dynamics within a Spartan team mirror effective leadership strategies, driving each member towards personal and collective success that resonate far beyond the course. Join us for an energizing discussion that's as much about personal growth as it is about leaping over fire pits and scaling walls.
What is Are We There Yet??
Are We There Yet? is about recognizing, defining, and building pathways toward a more sustainable working future. How can we collaborate with others in a way that brings authenticity and durability to our projects and relationships? What tools can we leverage to communicate productively towards a shared goal? What can leaders do to shape where we’re going, and how to get there? Hosts Sonja Ernst and Jamie Hardy are two humans on a quest to understand just where we’re headed, in monthly conversations with pioneers, professors, artists, and experts in the fields of science, technology, placemaking, coalition building, AI, and so much more. Whether you're a business leader, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of how we do things, this podcast is for you.