#3599: Standards MUST Offend
In this episode, I explain why your standards must offend some people. Standards are not preferences. They draw clear lines and exclude what doesn’t meet the level. If nobody feels uncomfortable or pushed away, then you don’t really have standards. I break down how real standards create pressure, and that pressure is what keeps the level high.
Show Notes:
[09:10]#1 A standard that offends is doing its job.
[14:26]#2 Misalignment is uncovered by offense faster than agreement.
[22:09]#3 Standards lose authority the moment they are softened for comfort.
[26:08] Recap
Episodes Mentioned:
2668: What Standards Are You Willing To Set?
2097: Standards STILL Matter
1974: Standards: The Enemy Of Mediocrity
1331: Never Lower The Bar Of Standards
1291: How To Raise The Standards Of A Group
1026: The Skills You Need For The Future
3565: How People Subconsciously Test Your Standards
Next Steps:
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Execution is not a talent.
It is a standard.
If your results don’t match your ability, you are out of alignment — not under-informed.
There are only two scenarios:
Either you don’t know where your execution is breaking…
Or you’re not showing up at the level required to perform.
If you need to identify the breakdown:
→ Get your ERI score
http://www.WorkOnYourGame.com/ERI
If you need to elevate how you operate and perform under pressure:
→ Enter the Power Presence Protocol
http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com
Diagnose the problem.
Or raise your standard.
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This show is the public record of standards.
Measurement and enforcement happen elsewhere.
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Dre "DreAllDay" Baldwin
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