You never have to recover from a strong start, and taking time now to set the tone for the year ahead will pay off in dividends. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his 5-step process for starting each new year strong, from looking back at the past 12 months to casting a vision for the months ahead. For more of this content and some dedicate…

Core values guard the soul of your organization, and if you don’t take them seriously, you’ll be less efficient and effective. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss the process of developing core values and address some common misconceptions about why values are important and how to select them. They also break down each of Path for Growth’s 5 core…

Effective listening is a vital but often underrated skill for leadership. In this episode, John Crawford joins the podcast to explain how listening can combat the loneliness epidemic, help resolve conflicts, and ultimately make you a better leader. He also shares some stories of how listening transformed his relationships as a pastor, as a salon ow…

Your mission is not what you do, it’s why you exist. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss Path for Growth’s core mission, and the lessons Alex has learned about creating and sustaining a mission for an impact-driven organization. They also share practical steps for defining your mission, hiring people who align with your culture, and getting back …

Celebration and recognition are powerful forces of motivation, but how can we use them most effectively? In this episode, Alex and Ben talk about several key principles for building an organization where recognition is abundant, wholehearted, and authentic. They also discuss 7 practices you can try out this week to make celebration and recognition …

The practice of gratitude can change your life (and your leadership) if you commit to it. In this episode, Alex and Ben explain why gratitude is so important, and how it can ripple out from one area of your life to make a larger impact on the world around you. They unpack 4 passages from Scripture and reflect on the lessons they can teach us about …

Whether you realize it or not, the things you believe drive your behaviors. So, if you want to experience healthy growth in your life and your business, you need to start by examining your foundational beliefs about what growth is and where to find it. In this episode, Alex and Ben break down six beliefs about identity, purpose, and health that wil…

Whether communication comes naturally to you or not, it’s a skill that you can grow and improve at. In this episode, Alex and Ben continue their conversation on the fundamentals of great communication by breaking down 5 more actions you can take to improve at communicating. They also talk about some of the communicators they admire and lessons they…

No matter who you are or what you do, growing your communication skills will benefit your life. In this episode, Alex and Ben explain why communication matters and how you can start getting better at it. They break down 2 of 7 actions to improve your communication, along with some foundational principles to keep in mind. Make sure to follow the pod…

If healthy growth is about going further than you’ve ever gone before, then it’s natural to experience some feelings of imposter syndrome along the way. But there are healthy and unhealthy ways to respond to these emotions when you notice them cropping up in your life. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss their own experiences of imposter syndrome…

When you’re facing a challenge or dilemma, it can be incredibly helpful to ask yourself, “What would a wise leader do?” In this episode, Alex breaks down 4 common habits and actions of wise leaders, including practical examples of what they may look like in different phases of the business. He also explains why wisdom is such an important pursuit a…

We tend to think of delegation as a tactical challenge, but most of the time, leaders who struggle to delegate are dealing with a deeper belief issue. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss the 6 heart postures that get in the way of delegation, from beliefs about our own self worth to the level of trust we’re willing to place in people. They also e…

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What can the book of Proverbs teach us today about leadership, hard work, and vulnerability? In this episode, Alex and Ben dive back into the proverbs, picking out 3 verses for discussion and reflection and sharing why those teachings have resonated so deeply with them. They also discuss the broader application of these verses for leaders and busin…

When Joe Corcione decided to see if exercise could help him get sober, he had no idea how dramatically his life would change. Today, Joe has completed more than 20 ultramarathons and is helping other athletes do the same as the owner of the coaching business Everyday Ultra. In this episode, Joe talks with Alex about his incredible story of transfor…

Impact-driven leaders are committed to reaching a higher standard — in consistency, in quality, in intentionality, in relationships, and ultimately, in growth. In this episode Alex and Ben discuss the importance of these 5 areas and what it looks like to hold yourself to a higher standard in each one. They also share examples of organizations who h…

Jonathan Duarte is a business owner who has fully committed himself to the fundamentals of healthy growth, and the results have been incredible to witness. In this episode, Jonathan shares his powerful testimony of discovering a new relationship with Jesus and His grace, and he describes how that transformation changed every part of his life. He al…

Failure is inevitable, but how we respond to it reveals so much about our character. In this episode, Alex and Ben reflect on what it looks like for a leader to grow through failure. They explore the different ways people might define failure based on their personalities, discuss the difference between failure and mistakes, and share practical advi…

To be a great leader is to repeat important messages over and over again, until they become part of your culture. In this episode, Alex and Ben talk about why language matters and how they’ve seen it create meaningful change in organizations they’ve worked with. Alex then shares the 5 core principles he finds himself repeating over and over at Path…

Starting any new business takes courage, but if you embrace the process wholeheartedly, you’ll learn some powerful lessons along the way. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his decision to leave a great job and start Path for Growth, even though he wrestled with choosing between two good options. He also shares some of the biggest lessons h…

The book of Proverbs reminds us that wisdom is one of the most valuable pursuits. In this episode, Alex and Ben unpack 5 proverbs and their implications for leaders and business owners, covering topics like the pursuit of wealth, sustainable growth, decision making, and more. They also discuss the benefits of meditating on and talking about Proverb…

As leaders, we all face temptations that can distract us from what matters most. And more often than not, those temptations take one of 5 common forms: certainty, obsession, apathy, distraction, or isolation. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about how these temptations tend to manifest in our businesses and our personal lives. They then discuss…

God can call us to do many unique and amazing things, but every one of us is called to serve. In this episode, we share a sermon Alex preached at Cornerstone Church about Jesus’ instruction to wash people’s feet. Reading from John 13, Alex warns against the Enemy’s attempts to stop us from serving the people around us. He also reminds us that somet…

A key part of getting better at something is making the intentional choice to build that skill. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about a 4-part framework for developing new skills, from accessing information, to seeing the skill represented, to taking action, to receiving feedback. Whether you’re looking to improve at a hobby, train up new team…

Hiring is not just about finding the most competent candidate. If you want to build a team of impact-driven leaders, you also need to prioritize culture, character, and chemistry. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about the key principles for hiring that have helped him build the Path for Growth team. He explains how you can evaluate for com…