Meta Performance™ Moment #17: Novus Global CEO, Jason Jaggard Reveals What’s Actually Holding You Back from Leading At Your Best

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In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance. METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | Even the most accomplished leaders can plateau. Not because they’ve lost their edge, but because they’ve unconsciously shifted from bold leadership to protecting their image. In this Moment episode, Novus Global CEO and Founder Jason Jaggard unpacks a trap that quietly undermines high performance: the unconscious need to appear successful. Using the metaphor of a Lazy River, Jason reveals how even driven leaders can drift off course—not from lack of ambition, but from invisible forces like the desire for approval and the fear of failure. But here’s the thing: this is just one of four hidden patterns that keep elite performers from their next level. If you’re already successful but know there’s more —this episode is your invitation to see what’s really in the way.