Path for Growth

Great leaders are great coaches, and great coaches are highly relational. In this episode, Alex continues our series on effective coaching for leaders by explaining why it’s so important to show your people that you care. He then breaks down 6 characteristics of relational coaching and explains how you can use them to invest in your team and create an environment for transformation. Want a clearer...

A great leader is one who knows how to unleash the best in others, and that requires coaching. In this episode, Alex kicks off a new series about the 5 qualities you’ll need to become an effective coach for your team. Make sure to follow the podcast on your preferred platform so you don’t miss the next few episodes! Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention...

Decision making is a leader’s job, and it’s not one that can be outsourced to AI or to another person on your team. In this episode, Alex explains why intentional time for thinking is essential for great leadership. He then walks through 6 questions that will help you think like a leader, and challenges you to commit yourself to answering one of them this week. Want a clearer picture of what’s wor...

Great employees aren’t built in a vacuum, and much of your team’s success will depend on your actions as a leader. In this episode, Alex talks with Kyle Guemmer and Matt Aiken about what it takes to build an environment where employees can excel. They explain why a great hire is different from a great employee and break down 5 key ingredients your organization will need if you want to equip your e...

Failure is unavoidable, so how can you respond better the next time it happens? In this episode, Alex talks with Kyle Guemmer and Matt Aiken about the 5 most important actions a leader should take after realizing they’ve failed. They share practical examples of what each of these steps can look like — from coaching clients and from their own lives — and remind us that we all deserve grace, even wh...

Great leaders know that one of their most important responsibilities is developing other leaders. And to do that, you need to learn how to be an effective coach. In this episode, Alex talks with Matt Aiken and Kyle Guemmer about 5 coaching principles every leader should embrace. They also share their own experiences of taking feedback and becoming better coaches. Want a clearer picture of what’s w...

If you’re in a season where you feel out of alignment, you might be lacking balance. In this episode, Ben Loy talks with Kyle Guemmer about what balance actually means for leaders. He breaks down some common misconceptions and then shares 3 traits that balanced leaders tend to share, along with a diagnostic you can use to evaluate your own relationship with balance in this phase of life. Want a cl...

The question for leaders is not “Will you ever find yourself in a mess?” it’s “How will you respond when mess happens?” In this episode, Alex talks with Matt Aiken and Kyle Guemmer about 6 key principles for leaders navigating difficult periods. They explain why principle-based thinking can be transformative and share real examples from their own leadership experience. Want a clearer picture of wh...

The leaders who make the greatest impact are those who know how to develop other leaders. In this episode, Alex explains why leadership development is the key to healthy growth. He then breaks down 3 blockers to leadership development and reminds us that we need to be both willing and able to invest real time and effort into the process of building up other leaders. Want a clearer picture of what’...

As leaders, we always need to be growing in wisdom, thoughtfulness, and decision making. And books can be a powerful tool for introducing new ideas and helping us develop new leadership skills. In this episode, Alex talks with Matt Aiken and Kyle Guemmer about four books that have changed the way they think about leadership, along with a key principle or take away from each. You won’t want to miss...

When you start a business or become your own boss, you also become the person who’s most responsible for your own growth. In this episode, Alex breaks down five important decisions leaders can make to increase their capacity and pursue continuous, sustainable, and healthy growth. He also reminds us why personal growth is so important when we have team members who depend on us. Want a clearer pictu...

If relationships are your greatest strength as a leader, this episode is for you! Alex shares four actions highly relational leaders can take to amplify and double down on their strengths (while avoiding some common pitfalls). He also explains how leaders who operate differently can empower their highly relational team members to find new levels of success. Want a clearer picture of what’s working...

How can businesses respond well — and even thrive — in the new era of AI? In this episode, Alex shares six core insights for leaders in this time. He reminds us that, while our tactics might need to change in response to our changing world, these principles will stay the same. He also breaks down the difference between “moveables” and “immoveables” for businesses and encourages leaders to get clea...

Path for Growth helps leaders build healthy, growing, and profitable businesses that aren’t dependent on the owner to make a positive impact. But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode, Alex, Matt and Kyle break down the signs that a business is healthy, growing, and profitable. They also talk about what it takes to build something the right way when running an impact-drive...

Many leaders will say that they want to build a business that isn’t dependent on them. But putting that belief into practice is often much harder. In this episode, Alex talks with Path for Growth coaches Matt Aiken and Kyle Guemmer about some of the biggest roadblocks that hold leaders (and their businesses) back, from misunderstanding the role of a CEO to struggling to delegate. Want a clearer pi...

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 t...

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...

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. Information isn’t the gap...

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 ch...

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. Information isn’t the gap between failure and succ...

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...

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. Information isn’t the gap betwee...

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 s...

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...

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 rol...