#120: [Inside the Mind] Casey Jacox: Strength in Humility, Staying Curious, and the Endless ROI on Prioritizing Relationships

What if your ego is quietly costing you the very things you say you want—better numbers, deeper relationships, more freedom, and more fun on the golf course?

In this conversation, former all-time leading salesperson turned coach, author, and podcast host Casey Jacox joins me to unpack how humility, curiosity, and relationship-driven leadership can help you win in business, golf, and fatherhood—without burning yourself (or everyone around you) out.

We dig into the invisible pressure high performers feel to always do more, how easily we tie our worth to our results, and why so many men confuse anger and intensity with "high performance."

Casey shares powerful stories from his football career, corporate life, and his journey as a dad and scratch-level golfer to show you a more sustainable way to compete and win.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to chase big goals without tying your self-worth to your numbers or handicap
• Why humility and relationships are your real competitive advantage in sales, business, and golf
• The difference between fear-driven and curiosity-driven behavior—and how to shift into curiosity
• Simple questions you can ask clients, teams, and yourself to uncover blind spots and ego traps
• How to "bench your ego" for 30 days and the measurable changes that will show up in your life and game
• The hidden pressure many dads carry—and how to protect presence with your kids without tanking your career
• Practical ways to use gratitude, curiosity, and "even though…" reframes to bounce back faster after setbacks on and off the course

Get your pencils ready and start listening.

P.P.S. Curious to learn more about the results my clients are experiencing and what they say about working with me? Read more here.

More About Casey

Casey Jacox is an author, keynote speaker, executive coach, sales advisor, former collegiate quarterback, and the host of The Quarterback DadCast. After a 20-year career in corporate leadership—where he became the all-time leading salesperson at his company—Casey shifted his focus to helping leaders communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, and lead with humility in business and at home.

He is the author of