What separates high performers from the rest? In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Jeff sits down with Aaron Salko—global sales leader and author of The Ninth Stratum—to break down the science of human performance. From fear and routines to the 9 levels of mastery, this episode delivers a roadmap to elevate how you lead, parent, think, and show up in life. Aaron shares lessons from coaching Fortune 100 executives, creating high-performance frameworks, and even writing a children’s book with his daughter. Learn how standards, self-awareness, and subtracting distractions can unlock the next level of your potential. 🔥 Topics Covered: The 5 categories of human performance How to build your “return on intention” Why fear isn't your enemy The real reason most teams underperform What entrepreneurs must do to win 📘 Grab The Ninth Stratum and follow Aaron Salko: @ninthstratum A

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Roof Scientist 00:00:00 Intro: Who is Aaron Salko? 00:01:00 Boogers Have Feelings Too - Writing With His Daughter 00:03:00 Building a Career on Performance Psychology 00:06:00 What Makes Someone a “High Performer”? 00:09:00 Standards vs. Goals in Life and Business 00:13:00 The Science Behind Meal Prep & Fueling Focus 00:16:00 The Five Daily Wins of High Performers 00:19:00 Morning Journaling and Flow State 00:22:00 How Alcohol Impacts Courage & Performance 00:25:00 The 5% Difference Between Good and Great 00:28:00 Accidental vs. Intentional Impact 00:30:00 Coaching Composure & Fixing Underperformance 00:34:00 Transitions: How High Performers Reset Between Roles 00:38:00 Teaching Leadership Through Sports 00:41:00 The Role of Fear in Personal Growth 00:45:00 Triggering Change in Underperformers 00:49:00 The Nine Stratum Framework Explained 00:53:00 Why Teaching is the Fastest Path to Mastery 00:55:00 Subtraction Over Addition: Jeff’s Framework for Focus 01:00:00 Skill Process Breakdown & Mental Preparation 01:03:00 Jeff on Discipline Listening & Michael Reddington 01:06:00 Leaders Deserve the Teams They Build 01:08:00 Final Thoughts on Systems, Performance & Change 01:10:00 Aaron’s Curveball: Starting Over with a Purpose 01:11:00 Final Message: The Power of Kindness #HighPerformance #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #JeffDudan #AaronSalko #FranchiseLeadership #UnemployablePodcast