Path For Growth with Alex Judd

-----------------------------------Information isn't the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------Have you been feeling frantic and frazzled in your work or your personal life? In this episode, Alex is sharing 5 practical actions to help you feel more centered, so you can focus on making the next right decision for your business. Remember, if you want to get your business in order, you need to start by putting yourself in order. Episode Recap:If you want to get your business in order, start with these 5 actions to help put yourself in orderCreate a morning routine that makes you centered, stable, and strongHave a consistent start and end time to your workday Hire and maximize an executive assistant Get financial peace of mindSimplify your job description: Glorify God and love and serve others What's the next right step? Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifyTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Listen to “How to Build an Effective Morning Routine” Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram -----------------------------------If you're ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------

-----------------------------------Information isn't the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------When taking steps to make your business data-driven, seemingly small actions can have a massive impact. In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken walks us through 6 of those small actions you can take to start identifying, collecting, and using the data that matters most for the outcomes you're trying to achieve. He and Alex also provide advice for getting your team on board with these changes, and they share some examples of how data has informed their work at Path for Growth.  Episode Recap:Nothing small, when done right, is actually smallGet clear on your desired outcome and how you will measure it Identify the processes associated with that outcomePick 1-3 attributes that will have the biggest impact on your outcomeKnow the difference between lead measures and lag measuresIdentify a metric owner — and don't let it be you! Set your target for the metric Determine a rhythm to update and review the data Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifyTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Listen to “Grow Your Business with Better Data”Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram -----------------------------------If you're ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------

-----------------------------------Information isn't the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------Executing a strategy without data is like chopping down trees without ever stopping to sharpen your axe. In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken addresses the five common blockers that keep leaders from becoming data-driven. He also shares actions you can take today to overcome each one. Make sure to check back next week for an episode where Matt will dive deeper into next steps for making sense of the data you've collected! Episode Recap:If strategy is our axe, then data is the whetstone for sharpening it There are 5 common blockers that keep leaders from building a data-driven business1. “I know my numbers.”2. “I don't know what data to look at.”3. “I don't have good data.”4. “Collecting data takes more effort than it's worth” 5. “We've tried this in the past and it didn't stick.”Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifyTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Listen to “Grow Your Business with Better Data”Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram -----------------------------------If you're ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------

How do you collect the right data for your business, and once you have it, how should you respond? In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken joins the podcast to talk about a data-driven approach to leadership. He shares 5 key principles for growing your business based on data. Matt and Alex also share a new perspective for leaders who might feel less comfortable with numbers and figures, reminding us that good data is ultimately telling a story. -----------------------------------Information isn't the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------Episode Recap:Why is data-driven business so important to you?If you're uncomfortable with the concept of data, think of it as a storyWhat gets measured gets managedBridging the knowing/doing gap requires proactive leadershipWise strategy is rooted in healthy single-mindednessWisdom does not come from experience, it comes from evaluated experienceDecisions are bets, not certaintiesTomatoes are fruits, but don't put them in a fruit salad! Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifyTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Listen to Matt's previous Path for Growth episode-----------------------------------If you're ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and InstagramTranscript:Click here to view the episode transcript.

-----------------------------------Information isn't the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------If patience is the price of impact, then it's also one of the most important traits for leaders to cultivate and maintain. In this episode, Alex continues our series on patience by exploring 5 things patience does for leaders. He also shares words of encouragement for any listener who's finding it hard to endure their current season. Make sure to catch up on the other episodes of this series if you haven't already, and leave us a review letting us know what you've learned! Episode Recap:Healthy, meaningful, and sustainable impact will always come at a costPatient leaders clarify source, banks, and destinationDon't stay in the same place, but do stay on the same pathPatient leaders catch a vision worth suffering forPatient leaders establish a rhythm for daily renewalPatient leaders connect to others who are committed to a pathPatient leaders place a high value on coachabilityMay you find the power and the character to endure this seasonResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifyTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram -----------------------------------If you're ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth's 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.-----------------------------------

The same principles that Andrew Simpson uses to train athletes have helped him own and run a business more successfully. In this episode, he joins Alex on the Path for Growth podcast to discuss some of those principles, along with his own incredible story of faith and leadership transformation. Andrew is the founder of Player's Fitness Performance, a personal training gym focused on young athletes and people over 40. He explains why fitness is such a powerful medium for helping people transform their lives and discusses the different seasons he's experienced through the last 12 years of business ownership. ----------------------------------Struggling to make success in your business repeatable? Path for Growth created a free workbook and video course to help you operationalize—so you can build consistency, reduce stress, and create space for growth. Download it now at pathforgrowth.com/free-downloads.----------------------------------Episode Recap:How did a search for significance lead you to starting a business and building a relationship with Christ? (0:00:00)What traits from those first five years of business still impact you today? (0:07:39)Can you talk about your relationship with your business partner and how it's evolved? (0:13:04)What have the different seasons of your business looked like? (0:16:47)How do you stay willing to take more risks in service of others? (0:27:43)What rhythms have you developed to cultivate gratitude in your team? (0:38:40)What is the 5 Step Magical Experience, and how does it foster transformation? (0:40:42)How do you stay relevant in a constantly changing industry? (0:50:48)Why are you so passionate about mindset, and how does that impact your leadership? (0:52:47)How can applying mindset principles with intensity help leaders win? (1:06:20)What are you excited about right now? (1:12:47)----------------------------------Make your business feel less chaotic and more predictable. Get the free workbook and video course from Path for Growth to start building the clarity and structure you need for healthy growth. Download it today at pathforgrowth.com/free-downloads.----------------------------------Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifyTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Learn more about PFPFollow Andrew on LinkedIn and InstagramConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and InstagramClick here to view the episode transcript.

 If you want to make a sustainable impact, you need to embrace patience. In this episode, Alex continues the conversation about the price of impact by examining 3 beliefs every patient leader possesses. He also breaks down the difference between first, second, and third order consequences, shares real-life examples of practicing patience, and explains what leaders can learn from the Grand Canyon. Make sure to sign up for our weekly growth guide to access all the resources mentioned in this episode.Episode Recap:Impact-driven leaders must be willing to wait (1:11)What are some of the things that a patient leader knows? (3:42)1. Patient leaders understand the oppositional nature of first order and second and third order consequences (8:10)First order consequences are clunky and uncomfortable, but second order consequences are growth and progress (15:01)2. Patient leaders know the difference between productive and unproductive discomfort (21:22)Ask yourself these questions when you're feeling discomfort (27:37)3. Patient leaders believe in the compounding value of staying on one path (40:08)Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySign Up for Our Weekly Growth GuideTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you want to scale your business, you'll need to be intentional about both delegation and personal growth. In this episode, Alex continues his conversation with Bryan and Shannon Miles about healthy business ownership. Bryan and Shannon leverage their own experience as multi-time, successful business owners to share practical advice and examples for our listeners. They also explain how you can be one of the first to get involved with their new nonprofit for leaders, O'nr. You won't want to miss this one! Episode Recap: Today we're continuing our conversation on business ownership with Bryan and Shannon Miles (2:22)What was the hardest thing for you to delegate, and how did you approach that? (4:55)How do you know when to speak up when delegating? (14:28)What is a whitewater season, and how do you navigate them?? (17:12)Why is the personal growth of leaders so important to you? (24:32)What personal growth rhythms are most important to you? (27:31)Where to learn more from Bryan and Shannon (31:24)What would you say to a business owner who's feeling discouraged? (33:19)Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySign Up for Our Weekly Growth GuideTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Join the O'nr Waitlist“Predictable Success” by Les McKeownConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

At its best, business ownership can be a dream, but at its worst, it can feel like a nightmare. In this episode, Alex talks with two wildly successful business owners, Bryan and Shannon Miles, about the lessons they've learned about healthy, lifegiving business ownership. Bryan and Shannon are co-founders of the virtual staffing company Belay and serial business owners who are now launching a new nonprofit to help business owners experience personal and professional growth. In this episode, they talk about casting and refining a vision, staying in alignment while working together, embracing expansion, and much more. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss part 2! Episode Recap:Over the next two episodes, we'll talk with Bryan and Shannon Miles about business ownership (2:21)What can business ownership look like at its worst? (5:49)Can you cast a vision of what business ownership can look like at its best? (15:42)What was your intent when you started Belay, and how did it change? (19:50)How do you help your people buy into the vision? (26:20)How does intending to sell a business change your approach? (29:42)Can you tell us about O'nr? (33:05)What have you learned about vision from owning multiple businesses? (37:36)How do you maintain alignment when working closely together? (44:48)What role does your faith play in your business decision making? (49:22)How to join the O'nr waitlist (56:30)Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySign Up for Our Weekly Growth GuideTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Join the O'nr WaitlistConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Too often we underrate the importance of patience, but sustainable growth will never happen overnight. If you want to make a lasting impact, patience is the price you'll have to pay. In this episode, Alex kicks off a new series where he'll be sharing principles, questions, and action items to help you become a leader who can sit with the discomfort of waiting. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss the next installment! Episode Recap:Patience is the price of impact (2:17)Are you willing to wait? (5:08)Growth is like an Allen wrench: for maximum leverage, you have to pull back (8:05)Many of us are far too comfortable with underrating patience (12:22)Growth without patience is not sustainable (13:25)Patience is uncomfortable and even painful at times (18:08)How to get the most out of this series (22:52)Reflect on these 3 questions today (25:49)Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySign Up for Our Weekly Growth GuideTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

A committed team doesn't just happen overnight. Instead, it requires repeated rhythms and clear standards. In this episode, Rusty Fulling shares three more actions you can take to help you develop a committed team, along with practical examples of what each action can look like when you're just getting started. Rusty is the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, and he's also offering a free opportunity to learn from his team if you listen to the end of the episode. Episode Recap:Today Rusty Fulling will break down 3 more actions for building a committed team (1:39)3. Hold a high standard for commitment (3:52)How can leaders create a culture of healthy feedback? (8:44)What does it look like to set expectations during the hiring process? (12:22)4. Create rhythms that foster commitment (16:29)How do you start adding rhythms? (19:22)How to learn more from Rusty and his team (27:48)5. Be committed to something bigger than yourself (29:14)Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySign Up for Our Weekly Growth GuideTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Apply to Work with Rusty FullingConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Running a business is often less like sailing a cruise ship and more like rowing in a rowboat — if you want to get anywhere, you need to have a team that's committed. In this episode, Alex talks with Rusty Fulling about actions you can take to build a more committed team. Rusty is the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, and his company is an amazing example of what can happen when you surround yourself with people who share your vision. Listen to the end to find out about a free offer that will allow you to learn more from Rusty! Episode Recap:Over the next two episodes, we'll talk with Rusty Fulling about building a committed team (2:12)Why is a committed team vital for impact-driven leaders? (3:25)Your team should be less committed to its leader than to its vision (7:18)Building a committed team requires continued investment; in this series we'll break down 5 actions that can help (11:37) 1. Hire people you want to be committed to (12:57)How do you establish higher standards? (16:31)Why should leaders stop hiring for resume fit? (24:05)2. Be a committed leader (27:31)How do you respond when your people are in crisis? (31:57)What does it look like to build in the margin you need to be a committed leader? (40:14)How to learn more from Rusty (45:27)Join us next time to talk about the final 3 actions for building a committed team (49:35)Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySign Up for Our Weekly Growth GuideTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Apply to work with Rusty FullingConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Learning how to delegate effectively allows you to be a leader who plays the long game. In this episode, Alex wraps up our series on Exodus 18. He shares four more delegation principles and a couple of key questions to help you become a leader who accepts wise counsel, delegates well, and provides clear expectations. If you haven't yet, make sure to catch up on the rest of this series wherever you listen to podcasts. Episode Recap:Today we'll wrap up our series on Exodus 18 (2:10)Expectations become healthy, helpful, and hopeful when they are spoken (5:04)Delegate to people who share your core beliefs and values (10:56)Find people of character and loyalty who will operate in the business' best interest (14:00)Hierarchies are not inherently bad (17:29)What's the threshold for decisions you need to make? (20:29)Delegation allows you to play the long game (26:52)When you hear from trusted counsel, make sure to act on it (30:15)Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySign Up for Our Weekly Growth GuideTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Effective leaders know that their impact grows when they learn to lead and develop other leaders. In this episode, Alex continues his exploration of Exodus 18, discussing several more key principles for leaders looking to delegate better and stop being a bottleneck in their business. Make sure to listen to part 1 if you haven't already, and follow the podcast for more content like this coming soon!  Episode Recap: In this series we're diving deep into a story from Exodus about delegation (2:22) Exodus 18:8-27 (5:07) As a leader, your greatest strength is often your organization's biggest bottleneck (7:29) If your goal is leadership, you need to reduce people's dependence on you (15:10) Leaders accelerate the inevitable (18:36) The more you lead, the more you need (21:02) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Join us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership  Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Are you a proactive or a reactive delegator? While it may feel unnecessary to delegate when you have it all under control, effective leaders know that the best time to delegate is when things are going well. In this episode, Alex dives deep into a passage from Exodus 18 which demonstrates several key principles of effective delegation. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss the next part of the conversation!  Episode Recap: Exodus 18:8-27 (2:13) Effective leaders know how to delegate effectively (4:54) Make sure you're taking advice from people who have the context to give it (8:29) Delegation is necessary when things are going well (10:04) The pride of the leader limits the productivity of the team (19:05) Are you underestimating what your team is capable of with clarity, time and incentive? (25:33)  People learn best through action, so you need to invite them in 29:52) When you do things for your people, you rob responsibility from your people (35:53) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Your morning routine will set the tone for your day, for better or for worse. And there's no time like the start of a new year to take a close look at your routine and build new habits that support your growth as a leader and an individual. In this episode, Alex unpacks the principles and success statements that can help you build the morning routine that fits your life. He then walks us through his current morning routine as an example of what these principles can look like in practice.  Episode Recap: To build a morning routine that works for you, start with these principles (2:18) As goes your morning, so goes your day (5:34) Self control begets self control (6:33) Strength is for service (10:05) What does winning look like for a morning routine? (12:02) Morning routines can be seasonal and circumstantial (16:17) Here's what a sample morning routine can look like (24:35) What would your ideal morning look like? And what would have to change for that to happen? (41:24) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

It's a powerful day when a person decides that their growth is their responsibility! In this episode, Alex invites us to start 2025 strong by creating a yearly personal growth plan. He walks us through 5 actions that will help us reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future, and he also explains how you can start strong with Path for Growth at our annual new year's event. We hope to see you there!  Episode Recap: There's enormous value in creating a yearly personal growth plan (2:19) God calls us to be active participants in the story He's writing (5:41) Today we'll walk through 5 actions to start 2025 strong (7:50) 1. Reflection: It's unwise to plan for the future without first looking back (14:28) 2. Vision: Bad growth is rooted in what you do, good growth is rooted in who you are (17:14) 3. Action: Your best growth happens in the zone of proximal development (21:38) 4. Destination: Focus on what you can control and pray for the things you can't (26:41) 5. Elimination: Effective people will produce more than they can sustain (30:45) Resources: Join us for Start Strong 2025 Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

What decisions and lessons had the biggest impact on your business in 2024? In this episode, Alex leads us through a second set of year-end reflection questions, this time focused on your organization and leadership. Spend some time writing down your answers to these questions or even discussing them with your team. And make sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already!  Episode Recap: Intentional reflection is key for growth and wisdom (2:01) What were the 3 biggest victories for your organization this year, and what caused them? (4:16) What were the 3 biggest lessons your organization had to learn this year? (6:54) What were the 3 most impactful things your business did in 2024? (9:22) What were the best decisions you made in 2024, and what made them so good? (10:58) What were the worst decisions you made in 2024, and what made them so poor? (13:22) What is one thing you want your team to hear from you about 2024? (16:10) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you want to gain wisdom, you need to spend time reflecting on and evaluating your experiences. This episode is a chance to do just that, as Alex walks us through 6 questions for personal reflection as 2024 comes to a close. Take the time to think about and write down your answers to each of these questions, then join us next week for a similar exercise that will help you evaluate your business and leadership!  Episode Recap: There's not wisdom in experience, there's wisdom in evaluated experience (2:21) Reflection transforms strengths into opportunities (5:09) Reflection turns accidental victories into intentional victories (6:36) Creative curiosity is key for effective reflection (7:27) Take the time to reflect on these 10 questions and write down your answers (11:15) What are 3 specific highlights from this year, and how can you replicate them? (12:49) What are 3 specific experiences you're grateful you had this year? (15:47) What are 3 mistakes you made this year, and what did you learn? (18:47) Name 3 challenging situations. What caused them, and what did you learn? (22:27) What is one way you grew this year, and what caused that growth? (25:09) What personal lesson or principle do you want to take with you into next year? (28:40) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

You know how important it is to think strategically about your business, but have you taken the time to focus on strategic growth in your personal life? In this episode, Alex wraps up our series on strategic thinking, planning, and growth by talking about how you can apply strategic principles to other areas of your life. He walks through three questions for defining your personal mission, vision, and values, explains how strategic planning can benefit your marriage, and shares practical examples of what these exercises have looked like in his own life. Make sure to catch up on the rest of our strategic growth series if you haven't already!  Episode Recap: The same principles that help you lead strategically can transform your personal life (0:58)  Focus on getting above and ahead to get results that are new and different (4:18) Approach these conversations with collaboration, commitment, and curiosity (6:28) Why do we exist? (11:02) What do we stand for? (18:21) Where are we going? (22:11) Do your habits and actions align with the answers you've given? (25:05) Make sure to establish rhythms for rest and evaluation (28:34) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you know you should be spending more time on strategic work but aren't sure how to make it happen, this episode is for you. Our beliefs drive our behaviors, so it's possible that you're believing certain lies that are keeping you stuck working in the business instead of on it. In this episode, Alex discusses five common lies that keep people from working on their businesses, along with five truths you can embrace to help you become a better, more strategic leader.  Episode Recap: Your business survives when you work in it and grows when you work on it (1:04) Many of us are believing lies that keep us from being strategic (3:45) 1. The Causation Lie: Since working in the business got us to where we are, I should keep doing it (5:13) 2. The Enjoyment Lie: I like working in the business and don't want to get away from that (10:16) 3. The Delegation Lie: If they can't do it as fast, as well, or as effective as me, I can't hand it off (16:59) 4. The Identity Lie: I'm just not a strategic person (19:51) 5. The Time Lie: I don't have time to work on the business (22:00) Remember that belief drives behavior (25:34) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Effective strategic planning is not a one-time event, it's a sustainable rhythm you need to establish if you want to see healthy growth. In this episode, Alex talks with Path for Growth Coach Matt Aiken about creating and executing a strategic plan. They discuss 4 pillars of strategic planning and two consistent rhythms to start implementing with your team. Make sure to catch up on our other episodes on strategic planning if you haven't already! Episode Recap: Today Path for Growth Coach Matt Aiken is joining us to talk about creating a strategy (0:44) How do you find time to ponder? (4:33) Tactical vs. strategic work: What's the difference? (7:30) Strategy is not an event, it's a sustainable rhythm (11:10) Pillar #1: Mission and values are your organization's foundation (13:18) Pillar #2: A “GWC” leadership team (18:47) Pillar #3: Financial health and financial fuel (25:55) Pillar #4: Vision (33:32) Rhythm #1: A quarterly cadence for evaluation and prioritization (40:55) Rhythm #2: A weekly cadence for accountability and execution (46:45) Next steps for you and your team (49:33) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

How can you make sure you're not holding your team back from thinking strategically? In this episode, Alex and Path for Growth Coach Kyle Guemmer break down 6 things you need to stop doing if you want to cultivate strategic thinking in your team. They also share practical examples from their own experience running businesses and from their work as coaches. Make sure to sign up for our new Growth Guide in the links below if you'd like to learn more about this topic!   Episode Recap: How can we cultivate a team of strategic thinkers instead of compliant followers? (1:12) Today Kyle Guemmer is joining us to talk about 6 things to stop doing if you want a team of strategic thinkers (2:42) 1. Stop giving answers (6:00) 2. Stop solving problems alone (13:01) 3. Stop hoarding context (16:04) 4. Stop moving faster than people's understanding (24:11) 5. Stop overvaluing quick responses (32:13) 6. Stop overprioritizing efficiency (39:12) Here's how you can learn more on this topic (41:47)  Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Sign Up for Our Weekly Growth Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Clear strategic thinking is a vital skill for any leader, even if you're someone who tends to gravitate more towards tactics. In this episode, Alex talks with Path for Growth one-on-one coach Kyle Guemmer about 6 actions you can take to grow in your strategic thinking. Whether you're a seasoned strategic thinker or trying to learn how to build this skill for the first time, you'll walk away with some new tactics you can try this week. And make sure to follow the podcast for more upcoming episodes on strategic thinking and growth!  Episode Recap: Today we're continuing our series on strategic growth with Path for Growth coach (1:03)  Your business survives when you work in it but grows when you work on it (1:36) Most leaders are predisposed either to tactics or to strategy (4:30) Today we'll focus on 6 actions to help you think strategically (8:32) 1. Get clear on desired outcomes (11:49) 2. Understand the resources available to you (18:37) 3. Identify root causes and solve for them (28:57) 4. Expand your number of moves (32:39) 5. Listen to different perspectives (36:37) 6. Treat assumptions as assumptions (41:08) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Strategic planning looks beyond the current state of your organization and can help set you up for healthy growth. But what does it look like to plan wisely and then actually take action? In this episode, we discuss 8 principles of healthy strategic planning, including why it matters, what it entails, and how your organization will change as a result. This is our first episode in a new series on strategic growth, so make sure to follow the podcast for more!  Episode Recap: We all know strategic planning is important, but what does a healthy version of it look like? (1:03) Strategic vs. tactical work (3:46) Good strategic thought will always result in planning and action (8:39) 1. Your business survives when you work in it but grows when you work on it (9:38) 2. There's a difference between spending time and investing time (13:26) 3. The specificity of your strategy will never exceed the specificity of your vision (17:03) 4. It's better to invite God in at the beginning than at the end (19:33) 5. A good strategy with wholehearted buy in is better than a great strategy with halfhearted buy in (22:57) 6. Effective strategic planning always results in decisions and actions (24:10) 7. Faithfulness is a commitment to doing God's work, God's way (25:46) 8. Wise strategy is rooted in healthy single mindedness (28:31) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you want to build and maintain a healthy organization, there are certain key areas you need to focus on. In this episode, Alex examines five of the most important indicators of organizational health, which impact everything from leadership to individual team members to profits. He also discusses the problem of employee engagement and shares a list of questions you can ask yourself to understand if your team is engaged in the work they are doing.  Episode Recap: Impact-driven leaders know the health of their organization matters (1:20)  Growth for the sake of growth is death (6:08) Today we'll walk through 5 indicators of a healthy organization (7:37) 1. Team Engagement: 85% of people are not engaged at work (10:03) Ask these questions to evaluate your team's engagement (13:26) 2. Profitability: Your gross sales are meaningless in the conversation about your business' health (19:18) 3. Consistency of Language: Language creates culture, so the words and phrases your team repeats matter (22:25) 4. Operational Excellence: Do you have a consistent system for never-ending improvement? (24:55) 5. Health of the Leader: Your spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational health matters (28:02) What's one area you can focus on this week? (37:06) Resources: Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Just because you're a high achiever doesn't mean you're pursuing healthy growth. In this episode, Alex breaks down 5 actions of a healthy high achiever, which will help you enjoy, sustain, and extend your achievement for greater long-term impact. He also shares some questions you can ask to help identify the right opportunities and discusses the examples set by healthy, high-achieving leaders in his life.  Episode Recap: Achievement and fulfillment are not the same thing! (1:05) How can we enjoy, sustain, and extend achievement? (5:48) Today we'll walk through 5 actions of a healthy high achiever (7:41) 1. Ignore: When you become successful, distractions show up everywhere (9:57) Ask yourself these questions to separate distractions from opportunities (15:03) 2. Steward: Taking care of our things keeps us humble (23:36) 3. Amplify: Identify what's working and invest in it (32:08) 4. Develop: Your effectiveness as a leader depends on your ability to make others effective (36:48) 5. Give: We were created for generosity (41:11) 3 questions to help you make the most of this episode (45:31) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Each of us has a freedom and a responsibility to make moral and wise decisions. But what does that decision making process actually look like? And how do we know if a certain path is wise? In this episode, Alex reflects on the framework outlined in Dr. Garry Friesen's book, “Decision Making and the Will of God.” He also shares 7 practical conclusions that further explain how this framework applies to our daily lives. Make sure to listen to our previous episode with Dr. Friesen for more insights on this topic.  Episode Recap: The quality of our decisions determines the quality of our life (1:12) Are you putting off decisions out of faith, or out of fear? (7:07) Everything that happens is God's will, but not everything is moral or wise (14:10) We have the freedom and the responsibility to make decisions (20:41) 7 practical conclusions from the “Decision Making and the Will of God” framework (24:47) 1. You aren't going to screw up God's will (25:00) 2. When decisions are not moral in nature, moral language is unhelpful (28:26) 3. Wisdom is exceptionally important (35:10) 4. Wisdom is found by those who seek it (37:08) 5. This framework empowers incredible freedom and demands outrageous responsibility (43:40) 6. Effective, God-honoring decisions are not a checklist, they're a part of your identity (48:07) 7. Grace is available and necessary for when we make mistakes (50:08) Resources: “Decision Making and the Will of God” by Garry Friesen Download our Growth Guide for Leaders Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

How do we know if the decisions we're making align with God's will? When Alex found himself asking this question, it led him to a book that changed his life: “Decision Making and the Will of God.” And in this episode, Alex talks with the book's author, Dr. Garry Friesen. Dr. Friesen explains the two prevailing views of God's will and unpacks his four-part framework for wise decision making. He also shares insights about how we can apply this framework as business leaders. This episode is full of so much wisdom; you won't want to miss it! Episode Recap: Today we're talking with Garry Friesen about his book that changed Alex's life: “Decision Making and the Will of God” (0:01:04) What inspired you to write a book about God's will and decision making? (0:03:34) Can you explain the traditional view of God's will? (0:09:34) What happens when someone lives by the traditional view? (0:19:27) What are the principles of wise decision making? (0:33:08) How does decision making connect to servant leadership? (0:59:09) What does it look like to empower others to make decisions? (1:05:47) What is wisdom, and can contemplative prayer help us get it? (1:16:37) What role do our desires play in understanding God's will? (1:28:22) How do we know when it's time to leave the details up to God? (1:33:00) Resources: “Decision Making and the Will of God” by Garry Friesen Donate to All the Bible in Community (ABC) Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

When you're looking to expand your influence as a leader, make sure to consider your executive presence. In this episode, Alex continues the conversation about building a healthy executive presence by discussing 4 more virtues that are vital for leaders. He also shares practical examples and habits to build for each of the virtues, and he explains why executive presence is the key to increasing your impact. Don't forget to check out part 1 of this series if you haven't already!  Episode Recap: Growing in certain virtues can expand your influence as a leader (0:58) Recapping the first 4 virtues (4:26) 5. Principles: Our reputations are made up of the messages we live and give (7:12)  6. Poor in Spirit: The more you lead, the more you need (14:31) Ask genuine questions and communicate what you need (19:02) 7. Pace: Set your pace based on how far you want to go (21:45) Hurry dilutes wisdom, diminishes perspective, and destroys peace (26:13) 8. Priority: Just because something is good doesn't mean the timing is right (28:24) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you've ever started to feel like you're reaching the limits of your influence, this episode is for you! Alex kicks off a new, two-part series by explaining why executive presence is the key to growing your influence as a leader. He then breaks down the difference between healthy and unhealthy executive presence and shares 4 virtues you can focus on to develop a healthier executive presence. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss part 2! Episode Recap: Have you ever felt like your influence was capped? (1:03) What is executive presence? (3:05) An unhealthy executive presence asserts influence with toxicity (8:18) Today we'll talk about 4 of the virtues that make up a healthy executive (13:00) 1. Preparation: This is the prerequisite for confidence (14:38) Plan on paper and have the meeting before the meeting (17:44) 2. Peace: The internal always leaks into the external (24:27) Spend 12 minutes in silence and see where your mind goes (26:37) 3. Presence: Availability increases your influence (35:08) Participate in meetings and make sure you're responsive (36:57) 4. People-Centric: Focus on the people right in front of you (40:36) Identify the people you're responsible for, and then help them win (43:22) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

A healthy mind won't just happen for you overnight; it needs to be cultivated, guarded, and sustained through daily habits. In this episode, Alex outlines 5 daily actions that directly impact the health of our minds. He also challenges us to choose one of these habits to try out this week and see how our mindsets begin to shift in the process. This is the final part of our series “Developing a Healthy Mind,” so make sure to catch up on the first two episodes if you haven't already!  Episode Recap: Healthy minds need to be cultivated, guarded, and sustained (1:00) Today we'll talk through the habits that will help you develop a healthy mind (4:50) Prayer: Focus on what you can control and pray for what you can't (5:20) Daily Habit: Set a 10-minute timer and focus on the acronym ACTS (9:53) Silence: We are surrounded by noise, but quiet is valuable (15:42) Daily Habit: Find time to sit in silence for 10 minutes (19:41) Exercise: Introducing movement can transform your life (20:09) Daily Habit: Add a 30-minute walk to your routine (25:01) Writing: Journaling helps you notice the story unfolding around you (25:57) Daily Habit: Try writing for 10 minutes about one of these prompts (27:28) Gratitude: Focusing on gratitude decreases stress and increases humility (28:25)  Daily Habit: Write down or verbalize 3 things you're grateful for (30:01) Choose one of these five habits to apply this week (31:31) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify  Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you're doing the right actions with the wrong mindset, you'll ultimately get the wrong result. In this episode, Alex continues our series on developing a healthy mind by taking a close look at three common barriers to health: Underthinking, overthinking, and negative thinking. He also leads us through some exercises to help us identify our natural patterns and take steps to move toward health. Don't forget to follow the podcast so you don't miss the series' next installment!  Episode Recap: Impact-driven leaders need a healthy mind to lead well (1:00) Today we'll dig into 3 barriers to a healthy mind (3:09) 1. Underthinking: Are you giving decisions sufficient thought? (5:14) What causes underthinking? (9:25)  Identify a time when you underthought a decision. Why did that happen? (19:06) 2. Overthinking: Are your thoughts useful and productive? (21:33) Worry, anxiety, and stress almost always stem from fear (25:43) Remember these realities about overthinking (33:26) Identify a time when you overthought a decision. What would have helped? (39:01) 3. Negative thinking: Are you viewing circumstances with realistic optimism? (40:17) Cultivating and sustaining a healthy mind requires intentional effort (44:30)  Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify  Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you want to lead well in the workplace, you also need to lead well at home. In this episode, Alex talks with Randy Gravitt about his new book “Winning Begins at Home.” Randy is an author, speaker, executive coach, and Chief Encouragement Officer at Lead Every Day. He explains why he's so passionate about helping leaders transform their home lives and shares words of wisdom for anyone who's struggling to manage competing priorities. Randy also discusses some of the routines, rhythms, and boundaries that can help families build stronger relationships.  Episode Recap: Today we're talking with Randy Gravitt about his book, “Winning Begins at Home” (1:07)  Why is focusing on the home so important to you? (1:55) Who did you write this book for? (3:50) What would you say to someone who's struggling with priorities? (8:28) What can a healthy home life look like for leaders? (14:43) Why is mentorship so powerful in this area? (18:33) What does it look like to become a leader at home? (27:57) Are there specific rhythms or boundaries that you've seen make a difference? (34:38) What patterns do you see among effective leaders at work and home? (43:20) What to expect from “Winning Begins at Home” (48:16) Can you share some final words of encouragement for listeners? (50:13) Resources: “Winning Begins at Home” by Randy Gravitt Lead Every Day website Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Too often, we overestimate the power of our abilities and underestimate the power of our minds. In this episode, Alex kicks off a new series about developing a healthy mind by sharing an experience during an Ironman triathlon that changed his perspective on the power of mindset. He then shares six characteristics of a healthy mind and reminds us that just like any other muscle, our minds get stronger when we work them. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss the rest of this series!  Episode Recap: Mindset matters more than we realize in situations of stress or challenge (1:22) We often overestimate the power of our abilities and underestimate the power of our minds (7:42) Your mind is a muscle that grows the more you work it (10:53) 1. A healthy mind can envision (11:28) 2. A healthy mind can strategize (14:44) 3. A healthy mind can empathize (18:46) 4. A healthy mind can endure (21:02) 5. A healthy mind can learn (26:34) 6. A healthy mind can reflect (28:23) Do you need new tactics, or do you need a new mindset? (30:15) Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify  Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

How can we promote unity and understanding in our organizations when it feels like people are more divided than ever? In this episode, Alex talks with Josh Butler, a pastor, leader and author of the new book “The Party Crasher: How Jesus Disrupts Politics as Usual and Redeems Our Partisan Divide.” Josh unpacks his framework for understanding the different political “regions” people fall into, reminding us that each leaning has its strengths, as long as we don't make it an idol. He then shares practical advice and examples for leaders about what it might look like to engage with people in different political camps, make yourself accessible for questions and conversations, and create an environment that fosters unity.   Episode Recap: Today we're talking with Josh Butler about leading through political divides (0:00:56) Why are you so passionate about the message of “The Party Crasher?” (0:02:50) What are the four political religions, and why are they useful? (0:08:51) The Modern Left: A religion of progress (0:11:39) The Modern Right: A religion of responsibility (0:16:35) The Postmodern Left: A religion of self-expression (0:20:38) The Postmodern Right: A religion of security (0:27:03) How have people responded to learning about these quadrants? (0:31:17) What might it look like to embrace our leanings without bowing to them? (0:34:07) Can you share advice for engaging with people you don't agree with? (0:45:17) How can leaders create an environment that fosters unity? (0:51:11) How do you make yourself accessible without burning out? (0:57:26) We have an opportunity to call people to transcend divisions (1:04:36) Resources: Redemption Tempe “The Party Crasher” by Joshua Ryan Butler Download the 10 Political Commitments Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Growth for growth's sake is not enough. If you want to build a healthy business, it matters how you approach that growth. In this episode, Alex breaks down the difference between toxic growth — which is frenzied, frantic, and fearful — and healthy growth — which is centered, stable, and strong. He explains why your approach to growth matters so much for the health of your business, and shares practical examples of what healthy growth actually looks like. Episode Recap: The way you grow makes all the difference for the health of your business (1:13)  Consistent, healthy growth requires commitment (4:05) Toxic growth is emotion, problem, and reaction driven. Healthy growth is priority, plan and process driven. (5:50) Toxic growth is plagued by comparison. Healthy growth is preoccupied with commitments. (8:23) Toxic leaders are distracted. Healthy leaders are present. (11:22) Toxic growth is uneasy with the person you're becoming. Healthy growth likes the person you're becoming. (15:29) Toxic growth is frustrated with what the business is becoming. Healthy growth likes what the business is becoming. (18:52) Toxic leaders obsess over the destination. Healthy growth enjoys the process. (21:30) Toxic growth is haunted by never enough. Healthy growth is humbled by never enough. (25:32) Toxic leaders are surrounded by followers. Healthy leaders are surrounded by other leaders. (29:42) You have the opportunity to choose healthy growth every day (32:02) Resources: Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

 If you want to see your business level up its marketing efforts, you need to understand where you stand today. In this episode, Trey Sheneman returns to the podcast to discuss his 7-step Compass Framework for auditing your brand and casting a strategic vision for the future. He breaks down each step of the framework, which will help you ensure you have the people, messaging, and customer experience you need to communicate and deliver on your value.  Episode Recap: Today Trey Sheneman is sharing his 7-part framework for leveling up your marketing (0:01:24) What is the Compass Framework, and why does it matter? (0:05:32) 1. Competitive Set Analysis: Where are others missing the mark? (0:11:27) 2. Online Experience: What is the end-to-end customer experience? (0:20:39) 3. Messaging (and Positioning) Review: Are we effectively communicating the benefits? (0:27:55) 4. Personnel Review: Who is going to execute the vision? (0:35:02) 5. Avatar Profiling: Who are we trying to reach, and how? (0:44:05) 6. SWOT Analysis by Channel: How is our current marketing serving us? (0:48:48) 7. Strategic Plan: What is your “how by when” and your “what by who?” (0:51:03) What got you here won't get you to where you want to go (0:54:50) How to engage with Trey (1:00:53) Resources: Herald Website  Connect with Trey on LinkedIn  Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Transitions and challenges can create opportunities for enormous growth. But that kind of leveling up won't happen accidentally; it requires intentional, visionary leadership. In this episode, Alex shares 10 guiding principles for challenging times. He explains how these principles are helping him navigate a period of transition and shares practical insights for implementing these principles in your own business.  Episode Recap: Transitions are challenging, but they're also an opportunity to level up (1:18) In this episode we'll walk through 10 guiding principles for challenging times (3:23)  1. When in doubt, go to where the people are (4:27) 2. The best you can do is the best you can do (6:42) 3. Never underestimate the power of sweat (8:33) 4. “What will this look like?” is secondary, “What is right?” is primary (10:40) 5. Simplified priorities help navigate complex situations (12:55) 6. People are capable of remarkable things when their back is against the wall (15:55) 7. You can't have leadership without relationship (18:16) 8. People don't rally around facts, they rally around vision (20:23) 9. Fear suffocates creativity and crushes influence (22:21) 10. Complainers look downward, narcissists gaze inward, leaders put their eyes upward, outward, and forward (25:58) Resources: Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Is your business struggling with inconsistent outputs? Or do you find that you're lacking the documentation and processes you need to maintain quality as you grow? It's time to operationalize! In this episode, Alex shares 6 common signs that your business needs to focus on getting its operations in order. He then walks through a proven, four-step process for operationalizing a business, no matter its stage or size.  Episode Recap: Here are 6 signs you need to operationalize your business (0:58) It takes more time to create less value for customers (7:05) Operationalizing makes excellence predictable and repeatable (8:06) Don't forget: Simplicity scales (13:58) 1. Standardize: Clarify benchmarks for success (16:04) 2. Document: Store success statements and processes in a clear, accessible manner (19:48) 3. Evaluate: Establish a rhythm for comparing performance to the standard (23:03) 4. Improve: Create a system for never-ending improvement on the process and success statements (27:28) Resources: How to Operationalize Your Business Guide Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Heath Wilson understands how challenging it can be to save intentional time for family while building a company. So, after exiting the company he'd worked on for 18 years, he decided to launch Aro, a product designed to help families reduce their screen time and spend more time together. In this episode, Heath joins Alex to talk about the lessons he learned while growing his first company, from becoming a better leader to managing outside investors to knowing when it's time to exit. Then, they talk about the way screen time is getting in the way of relationships, and Heath explains how Aro is tackling this problem head on.  Episode Recap: Today we're talking with Heath Wilson, founder and CEO of Aro (0:00:54) Can you tell us how you became an entrepreneur? (0:02:02) What steps should a new entrepreneur take when they see an opportunity? (0:10:05) How do you hold onto your vision in the midst of outside expectations? (0:15:54) What did it look like to level up your leadership as the business grew? (0:22:42) How do you stay committed to learning? (0:35:16) What was it like to exit a company you'd worked on for 18 years? (0:39:46) Why did you decide to start Aro, and what problem does it solve? (0:47:18) Can you share some success stories you've heard from Aro users? (0:58:37) What does it look like to take the lead and be proactive about phone use? (1:08:45)   Helpful Links and Resources “Atomic Habits” by James Clear Jonathan Haidt on the Joe Rogan podcast  Aro Website Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

In a market that's constantly changing, you may find that what worked for you in the past no longer works today. So, what do you do when you realize your business has stalled? In this episode, Alex walks through a series of areas to focus on if you feel like your business is in a rut. From evaluating yourself, to evaluating your team, to casting a vision for the future, he lays out the most important questions you can ask to understand where your business is today and start moving forward into the future.  Continuing to do the same thing won't always get you the same results (0:58) When your business stalls out, look ahead (4:44)  Ask yourself these questions to understand where you are right now (10:05) Are you asking your business to satisfy something it was never meant to satisfy? (11:55) Do you believe that where you are going is worth it and possible? (17:14) What are things you're doing and not doing that are contributing to stagnation? (20:32) Where are you getting in your own way? (22:22) Do you know what it looks like to lead at a higher level than you are now? (24:55) Ask these four questions to evaluate your team (26:48) If your business is stalled, think strategically about the problem you're solving (34:59) Are your current customers pleased with the value you're providing them? (37:09) What is lacking in your marketing and messaging? (38:17) What are we lacking systematically that's failing to convert prospects into customers? (41:35) Resources: How to Do Sales Properly - Part 1 Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Experience is often the best teacher when it comes to leadership, and today, Rusty Fulling is sharing the top 5 lessons he's learned through his 25 years of business ownership. Rusty is the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, a company helping business owners access financial clarity and peace of mind. He talks with Alex about five key insights for leaders and explains what each of them has looked like in practice in his business. You won't want to miss this one!  Today Rusty Fulling is sharing 5 lessons he's learned in 25 years of business (0:45) How did you get started as a business owner? (3:09) 1. Be intentional: Take the time to define who you are and what you believe (6:56) What does it look like to find your leadership voice? (12:45) 2. Be patient: Consistent deposits will start to earn interest (17:07) What advice can you share for someone who struggles with patience? (21:25) 3. Be a difference maker: It's not just about the balance sheet (22:45) Why are service projects important for your team? (28:09) How have you developed a healthy pace? (30:27) 4. Be a lifelong learner: Significance matters more than success (35:05) What are you learning right now? (42:53) 5. Be still: Listen and seek clarity and counsel (44:40) How do you help leaders steward their businesses' resources? (49:41)   Helpful Links and Resources Global Leadership Podcast The Way I Heard it Podcast “Scarcity Brain” by Michael Easter “Hidden Potential” by Adam Grant Fulling Management and Accounting Rusty Fulling website Connect with Rusty on LinkedIn Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Don't let yourself get so caught up in running your business that you forget about the foundations of good leadership. In this episode, Alex takes us back to the basics by answering three important questions: Who is a leader? What is leadership? And what makes a good leader? He explains why these foundational questions are so important to examine and shares insights that will apply to any leader, no matter what role you're in or how many people are depending on you.  It's easy to get distracted by complexity, but don't forget the basics (1:03) Who is a leader? If someone depends on you, then you are a leader (2:52) What is leadership? Leadership is taking people from here to there (7:07) You can't just look at where you're going, you have to define where you are (10:11) Leadership is catching, casting, and coaching a vision (16:57) What makes a leader good? Leadership is defined by our why, where, and way (22:19) Resources: Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

The process you follow in a new hire's first 30 days can have a dramatic impact on their success as an employee and a leader. This belief inspired Anchor Investments COO Josh Etress to develop 100x Leadership, a framework he uses for intentional onboarding. In this episode, Josh shares his 5 foundations for developing managers and talks through the process he uses with each new employee. He also explains why the first week and the first 30 days are so important and offers insights that will apply to any industry. If you haven't already, make sure to listen to part 1 of Alex's conversation with Josh about all things LinkedIn!  Today we're continuing our conversation with Josh Etress about 100x leadership (0:58) What is 100x leadership, and why does it matter? (1:44) How do you teach new hires what to expect from your company? (4:23) Make sure even the most obvious expectations are spoken (8:57) Start small, then expand the box (12:57) How has your ministry experience impacted your leadership? (17:11)  5 foundations for developing managers (18:37) How did you narrow in on the 5 foundations? (21:46) Helpful Links and Resources Follow Josh on LinkedIn Mission Hotels Anchor Investments Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Have you ever considered how LinkedIn can elevate your impact? In this episode, Alex talks with Josh Etress, COO of Anchor Investments and a leader who's excelled at sharing quality, insightful content on LinkedIn. Josh shares his top advice for staying consistent on LinkedIn, using frameworks to make posting more efficient, and building habits and boundaries around your relationship with the platform. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss part 2 of the conversation with Josh!  Today we're talking with Josh Etress, COO of Anchor Investments and LinkedIn aficionado (1:05) When and why did you start engaging with LinkedIn? (5:25) The value of LinkedIn: Wisdom, growth, talent attraction, reach (11:37) How do you stay consistent on LinkedIn? (15:47) When should a leader be on LinkedIn? (20:52)  What rhythm will help create results on LinkedIn? (26:46) Can you share an example of a LinkedIn framework? (33:47) What habits help you manage messages and comments? (43:21) What pitfalls should leaders avoid? (48:41) Where to learn more from Josh (55:44) Helpful Links and Resources “Steal Like an Artist” by Austin Kleon LinkedIn “Exchange” Post  Follow Josh on LinkedIn LinkedIn Accounts Josh Recommends:  Dan Go  Katelyn Bourgoin Dale Dupree Justin Welsh Dickie Bush Sahil Bloom Mission Hotels Anchor Investments Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you want your business to achieve different results, you need to take different actions. In this episode, Alex breaks down 6 of the most common deficits that keep businesses from growing beyond their current level. He also shares actionable steps you can take to overcome this deficit, so you can experience healthy growth and see your impact increase.  What got you here won't get you there (0:40) Today we'll look at 6 common deficits that kill business growth (1:44) 1. Vision Deficit: Make it clear, compelling, comprehensive, and communicated (2:41) 2. Accountability Deficit: Develop role-based, results-oriented, and rhythmic accountability (9:55) 3. Leadership Team Deficit: Think strategically about the leaders you choose (18:08) 4. Distinguishing Factor Deficit: Know what makes you different from the rest (22:23) 5. Courage Deficit: True growth always requires courage (24:56) 6. Humility Deficit: Invite others into the process of creating lasting impact (28:44) Resources: Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

You may not think your business needs a succession plan, but laying the groundwork early will allow your organization to thrive through periods of transitions, not just survive them. Slingshot Group VP Brooke Hodnefield is an expert at helping businesses navigate leadership succession, and today she's joining Alex to share some of her wisdom. They discuss why it's so important to think honestly and strategically about the concept of succession, whether you're preparing to leave or plan to stay at your organization for years. Brooke then breaks down 3 different models of succession, including the benefits to each and the common pitfalls to avoid.  Succession can create massive rewards or massive challenges for your organization (0:00:40) Why are you and your team so passionate about succession? (0:02:13) What would you say to the leader who doesn't want to think about succession? (0:09:33) The Case for Stability: How do we weigh the cost of transitions? (0:14:01) How can organizations approach this topic with honesty? (0:22:04) Stop and Go Succession: Benefits and pitfalls to avoid (0:31:29) Intentional Interim Succession: How to set the successor up for the future (0:40:17) Overlap Succession: Keep an eye out for these traps if you choose to overlap (0:48:57) Succession is tactical, but it's also emotional (0:53:35) What's one action leaders can take today? (0:58:03) Helpful Links and Resources Slingshot Group Website Connect with Brooke on LinkedIn Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Expanding any business will naturally come with growing pains, but that doesn't mean your stress has to increase whenever your business grows. Dan Chapman is living proof that you can grow your business — or even multiple businesses — while still pursuing healthy growth and making marriage and faith a priority. He's the founder and CEO of Redd Remedies and CEO of Sunrise Health Food Stores, and in this episode, Dan shares the lessons and practices that have helped him succeed at leading two businesses simultaneously. He also talks about the process of taking over a family business, stresses the importance of surrounding yourself with people whose strengths complement yours, and much more. Today, Dan Chapman is back to talk about leading multiple businesses (0:00:49) How did you get involved with the health food business? (0:01:40) What differentiators helped make Sunrise Health Foods a success early on? (0:09:30) Can you share what you've learned about transitioning ownership? (0:16:41) What made you realize that you needed implementers around you? (0:24:16) Why is opening a third location harder than a second? (0:35:41) What inspired you to launch Redd Remedies? (0:47:54) What would you do differently if you were starting a new business today? (0:56:43) How do you divide up your day-to-day across the businesses? (1:03:08) Helpful Links and Resources Redd Remedies Sunrise Health Foods Connect with Dan on LinkedIn Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

Business matters, but marriage matters more. In this episode, Alex explains why marriage should always be the top priority, and then unpacks the framework he and Aspen use in their marriage to navigate conflict in a healthy way. He defines the concept of “rules of engagement,” then shares his own 5 rules as an example for the kind of commitments you can establish with your own spouse.  Today we're looking at some rules of engagement for a healthy marriage (0:57) God, marriage, kids, work. In that order. (4:37) Chaos is not the ideal time to make decision or establish boundaries (8:16) Rules of Engagement: Write down 3-5 things you're committed to always doing or not doing (12:10) 1. Communicate one thought at a time (15:06) 2. Communicate closure (19:15) 3. Tell the truth (21:12) 4. Return to core values and mission as common ground (22:54) 5. Never refuse a request to see a counselor or a pastor (24:53) Take some time to establish your own rules of engagement for conflict (27:20) Resources: Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

If you own or run a small business, you also need to be its chief marketer. To that end, Alex talks in this episode with Trey Sheneman about some of the foundational principles of marketing for small, impact-driven businesses. Trey is the founder of the brand strategy and growth firm Herald, and he's especially passionate about helping entrepreneurs who want to make a kingdom impact. He shares practical tips for evaluating your marketing budget, approaching B2B versus D2C marketing, prioritizing the right channels, and much more.  Episode Recap: Today we're talking with Trey Sheneman about marketing for impact-driven leaders (0:00:52) Why is marketing important for small businesses? (0:01:59) Can you share examples of business owners who are doing marketing well? (0:06:48) Why should businesses focus on excelling at one marketing channel? (0:12:26) Where should we start when optimizing our marketing? (0:26:44) How should B2B companies think about marketing? (0:31:11) Can you share some tips for evaluating marketing expenditures? (0:41:02) How should talking to customers shape your marketing strategy? (0:54:32) What can Jesus teach us about messaging? (0:59:36) Helpful Links and Resources Herald Website  Connect with Trey on LinkedIn  Try Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram