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Transformative Questions for Leaders Jul 14, 2026

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The quality of your conversations will never exceed the quality of your questions. In this episode, Alex talks with Path for Growth coaches Matt Aiken and Kyle Guemmer about some of the most effective questions for helping leaders examine their assumptions and stay focused on the truth. They also remind us why curiosity is a vital trait for leaders to have and share actionable steps you can take to grow in this area.

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Episode Recap:

Today we’ll walk through the most transformative questions we often ask leaders
Is that true?
Effective leadership will always involve hypotheses
What do you really want?
Have you told them that?
Sometimes we need to be reminded that we have agency
Curiosity is an important and learnable skill

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Know Your Risk Appetite with Matt Aiken and Denver Whetten Jul 07, 2026

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Great leaders know to surround themselves with people who complement their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses. And one of the most effective ways to do this is by finding someone you can trust who has a different appetite for risk than you do. In this episode, Degan Construction Owner Denver Whetten talks with Path for Growth’s Matt Aiken about leading with a high risk appetite, finding an integrator to help him manage risk more effectively, and building a relationship based on trust. He also shares practical tips for handling misalignment when it arises.

Denver Whetten, owner of Degan Construction, is hosting and sponsoring Path for Growth’s event in Phoenix, AZ on Friday, July 31. If you’re a business owner or key leader in the Phoenix area and want a practical morning to work on the business and stop being the bottleneck, learn more or register here: https://pathforgrowth.info/PHX26

Episode Recap:

How do you think about leadership as a person with a high appetite for risk?
How has your approach to risk helped or hurt the business?
What does healthy persuasion look like between a visionary and an integrator?
Can you share some advice for establishing trust?
How do you handle misalignment?
How do you evaluate threat and vulnerability to understand risks?

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How to Make a Leadership Mess Jun 30, 2026

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If we want to avoid a mess, it’s important to understand how one gets created. In this episode, Alex talks with Path for Growth coaches Matt Aiken and Kyle Guemmer about those big, complicated leadership messes that can get in the way of pursuing our vision. They break down a surefire, 4-step process for creating a massive mess and share practical tips for avoiding them.

Episode Recap:

What are the signs of a leadership mess?
How to make a leadership mess
1. Prioritize short-term harmony over long-term peace
2. Avoid talking about the actual problem
3. Tolerate actions that contradict stated values and desires
4. Double down on an idea that has already been proven as bad

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The One Thing Keeping Business Owners Stuck Jun 23, 2026

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If you’re feeling like a passenger in your life or business, it’s time to rethink your relationship with agency. In this episode, Alex explains why lack of agency is one of the single biggest things that prevents leaders from pursuing healthy growth in their lives and in their businesses. He then breaks down five types of agency every leader needs and reminds you that you have the power to make choices, to change, and to grow.

Episode Recap:

Business owners stop moving forward when they lack agency
Agency requires freedom, responsibility, and self-control
There are 5 types of agency leaders need
1. Agency to Decide: What’s the biggest choice keeping you from moving forward?
2. Agency to Recalibrate: Is it time to change your mind?
3. Agency to Reinvent: Where might you adjust your leadership in pursuit of growth?
4. Agency to Fire: Will the people who got us here get us to where we’re going?
5. Agency to Leave: Do you know why you are choosing to stay?
You have agency, now it’s time to exercise it

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3 Destructive Attitudes for Leaders Jun 16, 2026

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Few things are more subversively destructive than a bad attitude, but few things are more proactively constructive than a good attitude. In this episode, Alex discusses 3 destructive attitudes that can hold leaders back from healthy growth. He also shares a reminder that growth and change are always possible for you, your team, and your customers.

Episode Recap:

A tale of two Uber drivers
The way you view things impacts the way you do things
Few things are more proactively constructive than a good attitude
3 destructive attitudes for leaders
1. “They just won’t”
2. “We just can’t”
3. “I’m just not wired that way”
Don’t forget that we can grow!

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5 Signs You’re Operating Out of Scarcity Jun 09, 2026

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An abundance mindset has very little to do with your current circumstances and everything to do with your ability to embrace gratitude. In this episode, Alex explains why great leaders embrace abundance over scarcity, regardless of what’s happening in the business. He then breaks down five signs you might be operating out of scarcity and explains how each one is rooted in a lie that holds leaders back.

Episode Recap:

Great leaders maintain an abundance mindset regardless of circumstances
What makes an abundance mindset healthy or unhealthy?
Why is it so dangerous to operate out of scarcity?
1. A need for validation
2. Dwelling on catastrophe
3. Fragility
4. Determinism
5. Hoarding
Scarcity is rooted in a lie, so embracing truth will transform your outlook

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5 Actions for Healthy Business Growth Jun 02, 2026

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If you want to grow your business in a way that’s intentional, sustainable, systematic, and healthy, you’re in the right place! In this episode, Alex breaks down five strategies you can engage in right now to grow your business, no matter what stage you’re in. He also shares examples of specific actions you can take and explains why it’s so important to start soon.

Episode Recap:

Today we’ll break down five actions you can take today to grow your business
What is healthy growth?
1. Engage your team members
2. Look for RRO (Resting Revenue Opportunities)
3. Increase sales
4. Understand and amplify satisfied customers
5. Budget to exceed expectations
Choose one of these five keys to focus on, then pick a specific action you can take this week

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A Leader’s Guide to Moving Past Guilt May 26, 2026

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No matter what stage of business you are in, it’s easy to get caught up in the guilt of “I should be.” In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss the different ways guilt can manifest for leaders and the reasons why it’s so important to notice and learn from that guilt. They also explain how you can compare your feelings to the truth in order to find opportunities to repent and move forward, and they share encouragement for leaders who worry they’ll never stop feeling guilty.

Episode Recap:

The guilt of “I should be” can impact entrepreneurs at every stage
Not all guilt is wrong, but all guilt should be interrogated
Know that there’s forgiveness so you can repent and move forward
How do we know when we need to repent?
What happens when we try to push things under the rug?
How can we tell the difference between rest and poor stewardship?
When is guilt not justified?
Check your feelings against truth so you don't lose sight of what’s real
Your work is not your identity, it’s the place for you to serve
Your struggle with guilt might never go away, but it will evolve as you grow

Not sure where to start? Describe what’s happening in your business or team, then explore 400+ practical resources to help you take the next right step: resources.pathforgrowth.com

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Physical Fitness for Leaders with Andrew Simpson May 19, 2026

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Don’t underestimate the impact of physical fitness on your mental clarity, decision making, and overall capacity as a leader. In this episode, Andrew Simpson returns to the podcast to explain why exercise and fitness are essential for leaders. He also shares practical advice for anyone who’s struggling to make time and show up consistently for their fitness. Make sure to listen to part one of our conversation with Andrew, if you haven’t already!

Episode Recap:

Fitness doesn’t have to be time consuming!
When did you decide to build a career out of training athletes?
Why is physical fitness important for leaders?
What does it actually mean to be physically fit?
What do we miss out on when we try to take shortcuts?
How does fitness intersect with your faith?
What would you say to the leader who’s struggling to make time for fitness?
How do you help people stay consistent?
Can you share some advice for business owners?

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3 Phases of Leadership with Andrew Simpson

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3 Phases of Leadership with Andrew Simpson May 12, 2026

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The skills required to start a business are not the same skills you’ll need to grow and scale. In this episode, Andrew Simpson talks about the three phases of his leadership journey so far while building PFP, a gym and coaching experience for young athletes. He explains how he moved from hustling, to growth, to scaling the business, and then shares his experience with deciding to explore a new role for himself outside of the CEO position. He also reflects on the strengths that helped him navigate each stage of growth and the ways God has shaped him personally and professionally.

Episode Recap:

How would you define the phases of your leadership journey?
What strengths helped you through the hustle stage, and what weaknesses can you see now?
How was God shaping you during the early years of your company?
How do you move past feelings of regret over past mistakes?
What did the growth stage look like for your business?
What new strengths did you uncover as the business grew?
How would you define the tipping point between growth and scaling?
How was God forming you personally as you scaled the business?
Can you talk about your process of considering a new role for yourself?

Not sure where to start? Describe what’s happening in your business or team, then explore 400+ practical resources to help you take the next right step: resources.pathforgrowth.com

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