Confidence Comes First, Strategy Comes Second | Ep 63

If you're an entrepreneur or business owner stuck in a loop of planning without real progress—this episode is your wake-up call.

Dr. Lewis Haydon breaks down a core truth: strategies don’t fail—execution does. And the root of that failure? Confidence. Not just in theory, but in yourself, your team, and your ability to push through resistance.

You’ll discover why high-performing founders prioritize psychological capital over just chasing new tactics. Lewis explains the three types of confidence—trait, efficacy, and state—and how they directly impact your business’s ability to scale.

This episode isn’t just motivational fluff. It’s a deep dive into the mindset and mechanics of execution, the barriers that keep entrepreneurs stuck, and how to build the confidence to act consistently.

Takeaways:

• Strategies aren't the problem; execution is.

• Confidence is key to consistent action and business growth.

• Entrepreneurs often fail not from lack of knowledge, but from lack of belief.

• Podcasts that add value build trust and authority faster.

• Confidence fluctuates—learn to manage state confidence.

• Psychological capital drives leadership, performance, and resilience.

• Identify your real constraints to unlock growth.

• A-Players need space to take risks—build that culture.

Chapters:

00:00 – The Challenge of Execution
05:41 – Understanding Confidence in Execution
13:00 – Types of Confidence: Trait, Efficacy, and State
20:00 – Overcoming Barriers to Execution

Keywords:
business scaling, confidence, execution, business growth strategies, psychological capital, self-efficacy in business, entrepreneurship mindset, overcoming business barriers, A-Player culture, consistent execution, scaling a business, founder psychology, leadership development for entrepreneurs