10x Your Team with Cam & Otis
How can you unlock your team’s untapped potential? Learn how to maximize your team’s performance from leaders who have really done it. From veterans, researchers, and high-powered entrepreneurs to pro athletes and CEOs of multi-million-dollar companies. Cam and Otis go through each guest’s story to pull the leadership lessons that they learned along the way. This father-son business podcast takes the philosophy of lifelong learning and applies it to leadership to help you learn how to lead a high-performing team. Otis is a former Green Beret and currently coaches high-performing business owners and their leadership teams, helping them implement Green Beret leadership principles in their business to 10x their staff. Camden is an entrepreneur and coaches rugby at the developmental and collegiate levels, and he coaches college athletes through the transition to life after sports. With two different generational and professional perspectives, the father-son co-hosts mix old-school wisdom with new ideas, which creates a unique dialogue with the guests. This show is made for lifelong learners who want to solve problems and make an impact!
10x Your Team with Cam & Otis
When Afterthoughts Replace Commitments - Cam & Otis | 10x Your Team Ep. #449
Ever been stood up for a meeting that someone else requested? In this candid family episode, Cam and Otis get real about a frustration many professionals face but few discuss openly: the culture of no-shows and non-commitments in business.
"If you don't want to do something, then say it. If it's not a priority, then let us know," Otis states firmly, addressing the unnamed "no-showers" who've recently wasted their time. This father-son conversation dives into the psychology behind why people make commitments they don't intend to keep and the telltale signs that someone isn't being straightforward about their intentions.
What makes this episode particularly valuable is their discussion about authentic communication in professional settings. When someone says, "this is not sales," Otis immediately thinks, "it's sales"—highlighting how transparency builds trust while manipulation erodes it. They even explore what genuine outreach looks like, noting how rare it is to receive a simple, honest invitation: "I'd love to buy you a cup of coffee."
Whether you're building a business, managing relationships, or just trying to navigate professional courtesy in today's world, this unfiltered conversation offers a refreshing perspective on the value of saying what you mean and meaning what you say.
#AuthenticLeadership #BusinessEtiquette #ProfessionalIntegrity #CommunicationMatters #TrustAndTransparency #LeadershipCulture #RespectInBusiness #SayWhatYouMean #RelationshipBuilding #10xYourTeam
Chapter Times and Titles:
The Father-Son Format [00:00 - 04:00]
Introduction to the family episode style
"We're both lifelong learners, so the interest still holds."
Setting the stage for an unfiltered conversation
The No-Show Problem [04:01 - 14:00]
Addressing the frustration of meeting no-shows
"If you don't want to do something, then say it"
The difference between commitments and afterthoughts
"This Is Not Sales" (But It Is) [14:01 - 25:00]
Recognizing disguised sales pitches
The importance of transparency in business relationships
Why authenticity builds trust
The Lost Art of the Coffee Invitation [25:01 - 35:00]
"When was the last time somebody propositioned me that way?"
The value of small commitments as signs of respect
Building relationships through genuine interest
Lessons in Professional Courtesy [35:01 - End]
Key takeaways about commitment and follow-through
"I can't help you until you're ready to be helped."
Final thoughts and standard outro
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