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How to Win in an Economic Downturn with Michael King Mar 26, 2024

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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 you’re struggling in those areas. Michael is the Founder and CEO of the fractional CFO company KFE Solutions, where he helps businesses increase profits so they can grow their impacts. He also explains how you can know when it's time to hire your next financial professional.

Today we’re talking with Michael King about his framework for winning in 2024 (0:00:58)
M = Motivations (0:08:44)
If you’re wrestling with motivation, bring other people into the conversation (0:17:24)
O = Objectives (0:18:47)
What are the values and habits that help people focus on impact? (0:22:37)
If you’re struggling to set objectives, go back to the fundamentals (0:30:39)
V = Visionary Mindset (0:32:24)
What happens when you’re operating without a visionary mindset? (0:34:08)
If you’re missing a visionary mindset, zoom out on the impact of your decisions (0:44:19)
E = Empowered Evaluation (0:47:28)
How do you know who to hire and when? (0:52:42)
If you’re struggling with evaluation, start with your financial statements 0:58:54)
R = Rethink Expenses and Increase Investments (1:06:34)
How can leaders prepare to invest well during a downturn? (1:09:32)
Examine your P&L and how each item contributes to your goals (1:13:25)
S = Sniper Mode (1:16:07)
How can leaders balance patience and aggressive action? (1:21:56)
Where to learn more if you’re interested in a fractional CFO (1:24:03)

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5 Things That Keep CEOs Stuck Mar 19, 2024

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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 your business without increasing your stress or feeling like you’ve lost momentum in your personal life, this episode has useful insights.

Getting stuck isn’t the problem, it’s staying stuck (1:05)
1. You’re being held hostage by your team (2:50)
Have a line in the sand moment (5:22)
2. You aren’t the CEO; you’re the CEB (10:24)
Take responsibility and focus on role clarity (12:50)
3. You haven’t been on an actual vacation (18:01)
Slow down, practice presence, and take a breath (21:19)
4. Your input stream is unhealthy, stale, or nonexistent (22:14)
If you don’t like your output, look at what you’re putting in (28:33)
5. You don’t have a vision for what unstuck is (29:03)
Surround yourself with CEOs who have done it (31:12)

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5 Pillars for Building and Stewarding Wealth with Jeff Socha Mar 12, 2024

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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 along with each pillar, and he explains his philosophy about putting your money toward the past, present, or future.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re continuing our wealth building conversation with Jeff Socha (0:53)

Money can be consumed now, paid back to the past, or invested for the future (1:44)

1. Organize and automate your cash flow (3:40)

2. Write a policy statement to direct your investment strategy (8:24)

3. Evaluate your risk and create a catastrophe plan (19:49)

4. Take proactive action with legal planning (23:35)

5. Work with a tax strategist (26:40)

How to work with Jeff (32:23)

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Unlocking the Mindset and Motive Behind Wealth with Jeff Socha Mar 05, 2024

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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, where he’s helping leaders and high-net-worth families preserve and manage their wealth. Make sure to check back next week for part 2, where Jeff will break down his 5 pillars of wealth building!

Today we’re talking with Jeff Socha about wealth management mindset for leaders (0:41)
Why are you so passionate about helping people steward wealth? (2:51)
What are some common misconceptions you see around wealth? (8:57)
What’s the difference between earning money and building wealth? (17:10)
How do shame and guilt impact our relationship to wealth? (31:14)
What advice do you have for those who want to give but feel like they can’t yet? (38:48)
Check back next week for part 2 on the 5 pillars of wealth building (42:46)

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12 Takeaways from “Beyond Order” by Jordan Peterson Feb 27, 2024

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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 leadership, marriage, following Jesus, and more.

Today Alex is sharing his 12 takeaways from Jordan Peterson’s “Beyond Order” (1:03)

1. Isolation will drive you mad (3:11)

2. If you want to learn, you need to admit you don’t know it all (6:45)

3. The treasure is always by the dragon (9:45)

4. Amputate the things that aren’t actually who you are (12:16)

5. To unlock people’s potential, choose to proactively trust them (16:21)

6. By outrageously skeptical of over-simplification (19:06)

7. Jesus was both a radical revolutionary and rooted in tradition (23:44)

8. Don’t discount beauty that speaks to your soul (28:12)

9. Memories are protection against repeating the past (31:35)

10. Be honest about everything (33:23)

11. Focus on changing yourself before trying to change the world (38:06)

12. It’s a miracle that we exist, don’t forget it (41:12)

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A Former Chick-fil-A VP Shares His Top Leadership Lessons Feb 20, 2024

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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 also reflects on some of the high-impact leadership lessons he learned from working with Truett Cathy and Chick-fil-A.

Today we’re talking with Mark Miller about developing leaders (0:00:52)
When did you learn that leadership was all about lifelong growth? (0:02:34)
How can we become leaders who change people’s trajectories? (0:08:11)
How have you balanced proven principles with innovation? (0:11:52)
How can leaders learn to “see the future?” (0:16:02)
Why are engagement and development vital for great leadership? (0:25:32)
How have you learned to focus on continuous reinvention? (0:30:52)
What does it look like to value both results and relationships? (0:41:15)
Why is leadership like an iceberg? (0:54:03)
What would happen if you tried to add value to every person you met? (0:57:38)
Where to learn more from Mark (1:00:30)
How can someone get started with learning every day? (1:01:45)

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“Uncommon Leadership” by Mark Miller

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Leading from the Middle with Mikel Bowman Feb 13, 2024

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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 life-changing work he’s doing at Bowman Legacies, the crucial connection between personal growth and leadership, and what it means to live a daily revolution. He also shares some traits that all effective leaders have in common and explains how you can get in the trenches while still working on the business.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re talking with Bowman Legacies Founder Mikel Bowman (0:00:42)
Can you share a story that shows why you’re so passionate about leadership? (0:02:13)
How did your journey lead you to where you are today? (0:06:54)
What were the beliefs that drove your old self, and how did they change? (0:15:03)
What habits or rhythms make up a life of daily revolution? (0:26:25)
Why is personal growth vital for effective leadership? (0:38:34)
How can leaders balance dedication with being in the trenches? (0:41:32)
What does it mean to link shields, and how can leaders ensure this happens? (0:48:37)
What do the most effective leaders have in common? (0:57:30)
Where to learn more from Mikel (1:04:43)

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Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders with Jerold Nichols Feb 06, 2024

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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 about how the EOS framework has transformed his approach to leadership, along with other lessons he’s learned from leaving his first business and then joining Amber. Jerold also shares his experience around working with family and explains why he’s so passionate about investing in the next generation of students and leaders.

Episode Recap:

Today we’re talking with Jerold Nichols, president of Amber Electrical (0:00:51)
How did you get involved with Amber Electrical? (0:01:37)
What did you gain from taking a break when you left your first business? (0:04:23)
How did you decide Amber Electrical was the next right step for you? (0:15:33)
What changes did you make when you joined the company? (0:22:47)
How do you engage with processes when that’s not your natural strength? (0:30:48)
What have you learned as a visionary working with an integrator? (0:37:40)
Can you tell us about your son’s “I get it moment” with coaching? (0:50:49)
Why are you so passionate about workforce development? (0:55:33)
What would you say to a group of young business owners? (1:08:37)

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7 Mistakes Amateur Coaches Make - Part 2 Jan 30, 2024

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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, and knowing your blind spots. Make sure to check out part 1 of the conversation if you haven't’ already!

Episode Recap:

Today we’re continuing our series on mistakes amateur coaches make (0:50)
Why do leaders need to be great coaches? (1:15)
4. Focusing on keeping more than serving: Great coaches focus on the client’s best interest (4:08)
People trust truthful people, not nice people (8:33)
5. Over-indexing on behavior change: Know that beliefs drive behavior (11:56)
When you’re conscious of your beliefs, you can take action and move forward (21:29)
6. Failing to align expectations: Unspoken expectations are front-loaded resentment (28:57)
When expectations are set, you can make deposits for the long-term relationship (39:35)
7. Falling for a delusional superiority complex: Your blind spots will often become your biggest weaknesses (40:17)
These mistakes create noise, distraction, and lack of trust (48:00)

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“Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss

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7 Mistakes Amateur Coaches Make - Part 1 Jan 23, 2024

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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 prioritizing preparation. Alex and Olivia also share some steps you can take to start developing your coaching skills. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss part 2!

Episode Recap:

Effective leaders know how to be effective coaches (0:47)
Mistakes will happen, but it’s your job to course correct when they do (3:12)
1. Dogpile action items: Don’t only focus on behavior; focus on beliefs, too (5:23)
Don’t underestimate the power of restraint (13:03)
2. Trying to hit a grand slam with every meeting: Remember that you’re in it for the long haul (15:57)
3. Lack of preparation: Professional coaches don’t wing it (22:51)
How to start becoming a leader who coaches well (30:03)

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