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…

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…

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 natur…

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 live…

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 th…

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 di…

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 muc…

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 …

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 practica…

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 p…

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 h…

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 …

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 fiv…

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 a…

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…

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…

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 incr…

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 …

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 Reme…

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 yo…

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 entrepreneur…

If you want to get your business in order, you need to first get yourself in order. Dan Chapman is someone who exemplifies this principle, and as founder and CEO of the supplement company Redd Remedies, he’s helping others to do the same. In this episode, Dan talks with Alex about what it looks like to put your faith, marriage, and personal health …

We all want people on our teams who are growth-minded and willing to think outside the box to solve problems. But how can we help our people develop these entrepreneurial traits? In this episode, Alex talks with Stephen Carter, author of “Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset.” Stephen shares the 4 key attributes of an entrepreneurial mindset, which…

Every Path for Growth coach has experience owning and leading a business, and Matt Aiken is no exception. In this episode, Matt joins the podcast to talk about the lessons from his career that inform his approach to coaching today. He reflects on the experience of working under a toxic leader, shares how he’s stayed committed to learning new skills…

Effective listening is not just a useful skill to have; it’s a vital part of leading well. In this episode, Alex explains why listening is so important for leaders. Then, he breaks down ten practical actions that will help you become a more effective listener. With time and practice, you’ll find yourself listening better and see your leadership imp…

The Bible is full of insights for every aspect of our lives, and business is no exception. In this episode, Path for Growth COO Zack Estes joins the podcast to talk about a passage that has him excited right now: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Zack explains what these verses are teaching him about leadership, and then he and Alex discuss their approaches t…

Did you know you can go beyond just surviving today’s economy and find opportunities to set yourself up for long-term success? In this episode, Michael King returns to the podcast to share his “Movers’ Framework” for winning in 2024. He explains why each step is important and shares practical action items you can implement today if you find that yo…

Are you feeling stuck or like you’ve been in a rut for a while now? Getting stuck is a natural part of leadership, but it’s important to take action so you don’t end up staying there. In this episode, Alex shares five things that keep many CEOs stuck, along with a step or two you can take to solve each problem. Whether you’re struggling to grow you…

If you want to get better at managing wealth in your business and your personal life, you won’t want to miss part 2 of our conversation with Jeff Socha! Jeff shares the five pillars of wealth building he recommends for business owners and leaders who want to learn to better steward their finances. He also provides one or two action items to go alon…

Great business owners know that responsibly stewarding wealth is a key part of their job. But so many of us struggle to develop a healthy mindset toward finances. In this episode, Jeff Socha discusses the limiting beliefs, shame, and fear that hold many leaders back from building and stewarding true wealth. Jeff is the founder of Socha Capital, whe…

If you want to turn the things you read into practical applications that impact your life, there’s enormous value in writing down and sharing the insights you learn. In this episode, Alex does just that with “Beyond Order” by Jordan Peterson. Alex shares his top 12 takeaways from the book and explains how they’ve transformed the way he thinks about…

Mark Miller’s whole life changed when he realized that becoming a leader would require him to never stop learning and growing. Mark is the former vice president of high performance leadership at Chick-fil-A and co-founder of the organization Lead Every Day. In this episode, he joins Alex to share his five fundamentals for uncommon leadership. He al…

Mikel Bowman believes personal growth is all about committing to a daily revolution, but he wasn’t always this way. After experiencing radical transformation in his own life, Mikel now helps other leaders and organizations build great cultures, leave lasting legacies, and develop more leaders. In this episode, Mikel joins Alex to talk about the lif…

Taking over a business will always require a period of transition, and Jerold Nichols is a great example of someone who navigated that change effectively. As president of Amber Electrical, Jerold has had a significant impact on the company’s growth, operationalization, and commitment to workforce development. In this episode, he talks with Alex abo…

If you want to be a great leader, you need to develop your coaching abilities. In this episode, Alex and Coaching Manager Olivia Graham continue their discussion of the 7 most common mistakes amateur coaches make. They remind us that a coach’s purpose is to serve and share important advice about setting expectations, focusing on limiting beliefs, a…

Effective leaders know how to coach their people, and great coaching is not a skill you can acquire overnight. In this episode, Alex and Coaching Manager Olivia Graham begin a conversation about the 7 most common mistakes they see amateur coaches making. They focus on the importance of coaching belief, building long term relationships, and prioriti…

Prayer isn’t just something we do because we should, it’s a vital practice for healthy leaders to commit to. In this episode, Alex shares a sermon he gave at Cornerstone Church about the fundamentals and framework of prayer. He explains why it’s so important to practice prayer like a professional, and he gives a helpful acronym you can use when you…

Ben Steuart has an incredible transformation story from struggling with drugs and alcohol to meeting Jesus and eventually becoming a successful business owner and leader. He’s the founder and CEO of the dietary supplement manufacturer Steuart Contract Packaging, and in this episode, he joins Alex talk to share his story and discuss some of the bigg…

Are you happy about the new year that’s coming, or are you just tired of the old one? Whatever your answer, there’s good news: you have the ability to do something different this year. In today’s episode, Alex shares a motivational message about practicing healthy growth in 2024, from taking intentional action to having faith in the things we can’t…

What does it mean to live a blessed life? In this episode, Alex walks through the Beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which outline the heart postures you need to live a joyful, blessed life. He explains how each of those statements apply to impact-driven leaders and encourages us to take the time to intentionally embrace these postures in …

Healthy growth won’t happen accidentally in your organization; it requires intentional effort from you as the leader. In this episode, Alex wraps up our “Fundamentals of Healthy Growth” series by talking through fundamentals 12 through 8: an organizational role chart, leadership team success statements, leadership team one-on-one meetings, team com…

If you want to grow your business without increasing your stress, the 12 Fundamentals of Healthy Growth are a powerful tool for you. In this episode, Alex continues our healthy growth series by discussing fundamentals 4 through 7: an aspirational mission statement, immoveable core values, a product guide, and financial health metrics. Make sure to …

At Path for Growth, we’ve identified 12 fundamentals that will help leaders grow their businesses without increasing their stress. In this episode, Alex and Coaching Manager Olivia Graham dive into the first 3 fundamentals: a personal growth plan for the leader, leader success statements, and a leadership team that meets weekly. They explain why it…

What if there was a way to grow your business without increasing your stress? Our team set out to answer this question, and we found that there were 12 fundamentals all healthy businesses and leaders have in place. In this episode, Alex kicks off a new series on these 12 fundamentals of healthy growth. Make sure to follow the podcast for future epi…

Vision will define where your organization is headed, but without an actionable plan to get you there, vision will easily fall by the wayside. In this episode, Alex wraps up our series on expansionary vision by sharing the principles and practices that will help you consistently and strategically execute on your organization’s vision. He describes …

One of the greatest responsibilities for leaders is to cast an expansionary vision, but the work doesn’t end there. In this episode, Alex continues our series on vision by explaining how impact leaders can catch, cast, and coach vision within their organizations. He also walks through Path for Growth’s 5 qualities of effective coaching, which you c…

How do you develop a vision that moves beyond survival and service and into expansion? In this episode, Alex continues our series on vision by breaking down 5 practical steps that will help you craft a compelling, expansionary vision for your organization. He also shares a valuable tool you can use to distill that vision down into a clear, actionab…

If you want your business to succeed, you need to clearly define why it exists, what you stand for, and where you’re going. In this episode, Alex shares the Path for Growth definition of mission, core values and vision and explains why each is so important for impact-driven leaders. He then breaks down the three types of vision that leaders may fal…

When Alex Lieberman realized that business school students like him lacked an engaging news source, he decided to create one himself. Today, Morning Brew is a wildly successful newsletter reaching millions of subscribers. Alex joins the Path for Growth podcast to talk about the experience of building Morning Brew from the ground up. He also shares …

If you want to be more productive, start by recognizing the barriers that get in your way. In this episode, Alex and Path for Growth Coach Kyle Guemmer continue their conversation about the six enemies of productivity, focusing on pride, exhaustion, and aimlessness. They explain how these things keep us from being productive and share practical str…