How to Prioritize Mental Performance and Health in the Workplace with Heather Haas and Kevin Bailey

In this live conversation from our December Executive Summit, Heather Haas, President of ADVISA, and Kevin Bailey, CEO of Dreamfuel, discuss the role of mental performance and health in the workplace. Heather explains the importance of emotional intelligence for effective leadership and fostering a positive work culture. She stresses how leaders play a critical role in shaping a company's culture, and how bringing core values, mindsets, and behaviors into the workplace can enhance overall productivity. Kevin discusses the concepts of resilience, discipline, and drive, which he believes are key in maintaining mental fitness in high-stress environments, like startups. He highlights the importance of maintaining personal health and balance, even while leading a company, considering it as vital as professional success. Heather Haas is the President at ADVISA , a company focused on driving change through leadership effectiveness. Kevin Bailey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dreamfuel, a mental performance platform that helps elite teams & individuals thrive under pressure. Be sure to check out these great clips from the show: [01:34] Understanding DreamFuel's Mission [02:28] Understanding ADVISA's Mission [03:34] Heather's Transition from Education to Leadership [05:03] Kevin's Journey to Neuroscience and Mental Performance [09:00] The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership [12:57] The Role of Neuroscience in Mental Performance [19:47] The Impact of Leadership on Company Culture [22:29] Balancing Leadership and Parenthood Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures . Both Kevin and Heather have also recorded in Studio Episodes with Get IN. where they dive deeper on their stories and journey to running their companies make sure you check out: How to Improve Company Culture, Build Better Teams, and Level Up as a Leader with Heather Haas & Doug Allgood Turning Mindset into Millions: Unlocking Untapped Potential with Mental Performance Training — Kevin Bailey & David DeRam In our conversation with Heather and Kevin, you will learn: How neuroscience affects leadership: Did you know that your emotional intelligence can significantly affect your team's performance? Kevin's journey to a neuroscience degree has armed him with fascinating insights into how our brains can be our greatest asset in leadership and beyond. Stigma, Resilience, and the Tech Industry: We tackled tough topics, like the stigma surrounding mental health in business and the unique challenges faced in the tech sector. Resilience emerged as a key theme, and we explored ways to build this crucial skill. Leadership That Shapes Culture: Heather shared her powerful transition from education to leadership. She reminded us that the heart of any organization lies in its culture—and it's up to us, as leaders, to nurture and shape it through our actions and core values. If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here . It will help the show and its ranking on Apple Podcasts incredibly! Thank you so much! Get IN. is the show focused on the unfolding stories and most extraordinary innovations happening in the heartland today. The show is hosted by Christopher (Toph) Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures and Matt Hunckler, CEO of Powderkeg. Get IN. is brought to you by Powderkeg and Elevate Ventures . Want to get connected with other leaders in the Powderkeg community? Are you interested in joining the only private membership network focused on supporting tech companies and executives in communities beyond Silicon Valley? Apply for Powderkeg Premium Membership today. Interested in starting your own Podcast? Casted is THE first and only podcast and video marketing platform made SPECIFICALLY for B2B brands. The platform makes it possible to publish, syndicate, amplify, and measure the value of your podcast and video content And if you're a startup, Casted offers their for Startups program that might be for you — offering exclusive deep discounts of up to 82% off retail price for qualifying startups. Connect with Casted at Casted.us/powderkeg .