How to Build High-Performing Teams Without Burning People Out

In this episode of the Bouncing Back Podcast, host Melissa McCurley sits down with Jessper Maquindang, founder of Family Lead Management Consulting and recognized 40 Under 40 honoree. Jessper Maquindang opens up about his personal health journey, recounting the life-changing moment in the eighth grade when he was diagnosed with asthma and told to lower his expectations for his physical abilities. Rejecting that narrative, Jessper Maquindang shares how he built a system of consistency and pacing that eventually allowed him to run a full 26.2-mile marathon.

Jessper Maquindang and Melissa transition this powerful metaphor into the professional world, discussing how high-achievers living with chronic illness or going through difficult seasons of life can advocate for flexibility, pacing, and middle ground in the workplace. Jessper Maquindang also shares his expert strategies for leaders looking to build high-performing teams, explaining why the old models of "command and control" are dead and why compassion is the true driver of long-term employee loyalty and success.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎤 Featuring: Jessper Maquindang, Founder of Family Lead Management Consulting

Jessper Maquindang is the founder of FamiLEAD Management Consulting, helping leaders build high-performing teams and strong cultures. He holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Leadership from USC and was recognized with “40 Under Forty” honors. Growing up with asthma, he overcame early limitations to become a marathon and ultra-marathon runner, bringing a unique perspective on resilience and growth.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Trust Your Training: How Jessper Maquindang used pacing and consistency to go from an asthma diagnosis to running a full marathon.

✔️ The Power of Pacing: Why adjusting your timeline and slowing down is actually the secret to reaching your goals without burning out.

✔️ Advocating for Flexibility: How professionals living with chronic illness can advocate for hybrid or remote work by focusing on the unique talents they bring to the table.

✔️ Building Strong Teams: Why aligning team members on a "big picture" goal is the key to overcoming personality clashes and process disagreements.

✔️ Compassion Over Command: Why modern leadership requires making room for everyone—and how showing compassion builds unbreakable loyalty.

🎙 Connect with Jessper Maquindang:

🌐 Website → https://www.famileadconsulting.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/marathon_jessper/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmaquindang

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