The Good Tension of Urgency in Business | Season 2 Episode 10
Is the pressure in your business driving performance—or draining your team?
In this episode of The Pursuit of Value Podcast, Marcus Hamaker explores the powerful difference between good tension (healthy urgency) and bad tension (toxic stress)—and why understanding this difference is key to building a high-performing, purpose-driven company culture.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The difference between tension and urgency in business
✔️ How healthy urgency drives execution, creativity, and growth
✔️ Why bad tension leads to burnout, disengagement, and fear
✔️ Leadership strategies to build a culture of accountability and clarity
✔️ How to tailor urgency to different personality types using DISC profiles
✔️ Practical tips to create clarity, reduce false urgency, and avoid fire drills
Whether you're a small business owner, team leader, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with real talk and actionable insights to help you lead better, grow faster, and build stronger teams.
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