Weekly Update #36: What Are You Waiting For? A Leadership Wake Up Call

On this Weekly Update of on Trades Talk, Justin White delivers straight from his backyard studio, reflecting on a near tragedy, a leadership wake up call, and a powerful question every operator needs to answer right now.

After a helicopter crash during a mastermind heli trip in Canada where every person walked away safely, Justin unpacks what it truly means to be calm under pressure. From witnessing real time heroism to confronting his own moments of frustration back at work, this episode becomes a raw reflection on standards, ownership, and leadership under stress.

In this episode, we cover:

• The helicopter incident in Canada and what true composure under pressure looks like

• Why most anger and frustration as a leader traces back to standards you failed to uphold

• The difference between grace and excuses in high performance cultures

• The leadership superpower of asking better questions and sitting in silence

• The question that changes everything: What are you waiting for?

• Why waiting for comfort, certainty, or more data is often just fear in disguise

• How making small bets and owning outcomes accelerates growth

This Weekly Update is about clarity, courage, and decisive leadership. If you know there’s a move you’ve been delaying, this episode will push you to stop waiting and start moving.