In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Sébastien Page, Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price, award-winning investment researcher, and author of “The Psychology of Leadership,” for a wide-ranging conversation on what it truly takes to lead at the highest levels. Sébastien shares his remarkable origin story, crossing the Canadian border in a red Jetta with little more than a computer and a bag of clothes to chase his dream of working in financial markets.
From there, the conversation dives deep into the psychology behind elite performance, covering mastery vs. ego mindsets, goal-induced blindness, positive psychology, stress management, and the foundational role of relationships in both leadership and life. The episode is equal parts practical framework and personal reflection, offering leaders at every level a roadmap for managing themselves before they can effectively manage others.
In this episode, Darius and Sébastien will discuss:
- (02:16) From Quebec to Managing Trillions: Sébastien’s Journey
- (06:32) Mastery vs. Ego: A Better Way to Lead
- (13:36) Why Great Leaders Separate Luck from Skill
- (16:42) How to Turn Stress into Peak Performance
- (22:16) Why the Basics Beat Endless Optimization
- (28:29) The Hidden Danger of Goal-Induced Blindness
- (32:25) The Four Pillars of a Meaningful Career
- (35:00) Building a Cathedral: Creating Purpose at Work
- (42:32) Leading Teams Through the Age of AI
- (48:34) Redefining Success Beyond Money and Status
- (54:53) The Greatest Barrier to Success Is a Lack of Resilience
Meet Sébastien:
Sébastien Page is the Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price, where he oversees more than $500 billion in assets under management. A recognized investment leader and award-winning researcher, he has authored multiple books on finance and leadership, including “The Psychology of Leadership”. Sébastien is a frequent contributor to CNBC and Bloomberg TV and has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Barron’s.
Meet Darius:
Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker, and entertainer. Darius is on a quest to create 1,000,000 Core Value Driven Organization by 2030. He is calling this “The Core Value Revolution.” Darius is an alumni of the Birthing of Giants Entrepreneurial Program at MIT and Stagen Integral Leadership Program. Darius’s accolades include being ranked #9 Top Rated CEO in America on Glassdoor, has won numerous Stevie Awards, and has founded and grown organizations that have been ranked #40 in the Inc. 500 and were ranked #3 Best Places to Work By the San Francisco Business Time. He is all about the P’s: Passion, Pizza, Puzzles, and, especially, Pink Unicorns. His book, The Core Value Equation, is an Amazon #1 Best Seller and is available at www.thecorevalueequation.com.
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