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 explain why effective delegation is essential for servant leadership, and they cast a vision for a healthy, effective, and lifegiving culture of delegation that can transform your business and life.

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Episode Recap:

• Ineffective delegation is one of the most dangerous pitfalls for creative leaders
• Servant leaders know how to tap into the potential of the people around them
• Healthy leaders know their capacity is finite
• Struggling to delegate is often a heart issue, not a tactics issue
• 1. Insecurity of Belief: Is your identity tied to your to-do list?
• 2. Pride: Can you see the work without yourself at the center?
• 3. Aimlessness: Do you have a vision that points up and out?
• 4. Perfectionism: Do your standards leave room for mistakes?
• 5. Distrust: Do you believe in your people’s integrity and competency?
• 6. Impatience: Are you willing to play the long game?
• Healthy delegation can change your life, and it is possible

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Great leadership is cultivated over time, and if you want to succeed in leading at a high level, you need to start by becoming an excellent contributor and follower. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss their roadmap to leadership, from starting as an individual contributor, to growing your influence, to operating out of overflow. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by an abundance of information and resources about leadership development, take this opportunity to go back to the basics and discover a simple framework that actually works!

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Episode Recap:

• Leadership development is a billion dollar industry, but what actually works?
• Growth is not a linear path, so you need to trust the process
• Phase 1: Individual Contributor
• A good leader also knows how to follow well
• Phase 2: Direct Influence
• Leaders need to establish healthy accountability
• Influence is not control, and it requires intentional delegation
• Phase 3: Indirect Influence
• Phase 4: Overflow
• Experience and knowledge are not the same
• Leadership without faithfulness will never bear good fruit in the long term

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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 business owners and explore what they can teach us about healthy growth.

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Episode Recap:

• This week, we’re going back to exploring the Proverbs (0:00)
• Proverbs 14:4 - More abundance will mean more responsibility (and more mess) (1:25)
• Proverbs 14:23 - Hard work done well will lead to profit (15:18)
• Proverbs 18:1 - Isolation is rebellion, and invulnerability is selfish (34:53)
• You can try to avoid wisdom, but it will always catch up to you (44:21)

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Dr. Constable’s Bible Study Notes

“The Contrarian’s Guide to Leadership” by Steven B. Sample

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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 transformation and the lessons it taught him about limiting beliefs, breakthroughs, and the importance of taking that first small step. Whether you’re an athlete working toward a new milestone, or someone seeking to change your life in other areas, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

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Episode Recap:

• You can always change to become the person you want to be
• Why is loving yourself essential for fulfillment?
• What are the key ingredients of a breakthrough?
• How did you first get into running?
• What role does belief play in transformation?
• How can you transfer belief from one area of life to another?
• How did you go from running short races to competing in ultramarathons?
• Can you tell us about the race you didn’t finish?
• How to learn more from Joe
• What would you say to someone who’s struggling to take the first step?

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• Check out Joe’s work at Everyday Ultra
• Everyday Ultra Podcast
• Joe’s Ultrarunning Documentary

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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 have established and maintained high standards, and they caution leaders to avoid overindexing in any one area at the expense of others.

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Episode Recap:

• To be an impact-driven leader is to commit to a higher standard
• These 5 standards are necessary ingredients for making an impact
• How can leaders avoid overindexing on these things?
• What organizations have established standards well?
• 1. Consistency: If you want to build a consistent team, you must show up consistently as a leader
• 2. Quality: Focus on serving, selling, and scaling in that order
• 3. Intentionality: Your intention drives your attention
• 4. Relationship: When you invest in your people, it will pay off in dividends
• 5. Growth: If you don’t define healthy growth for your business, you’ll adopt the standards of people around you

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Tim Keller on marketing and advertising

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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 also explains how he’s maintained his peace and his identity in Christ, while still nurturing his desire to pursue growth and expansion for his business.

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Episode Recap:

• Can you tell us your testimony of re-encountering Jesus?
• What gives you the confidence to share your story?
• How has internal peace changed your life?
• How did your personal transformation coincide with coming to own a business?
• What were your strengths and weaknesses in the early days of business?
• How did you reconcile the tension between wanting to grow and feeling content?
• How do you make sure you’re finding your identity in Christ alone?
• At what point did you begin to formalize and structure the business?
• Why did you decide to work with a coach?
• What motivated you to put the work into business fundamentals?
• What’s the biggest difference you experience in your business now?
• Why do you see your marriage as your biggest ministry?
• What’s one thing you want leaders to keep fresh in their minds?

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“Entreleadership” by Dave Ramsey

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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 advice for leaders looking to respond in a healthy way after their team experiences a failure.

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Episode Recap:

• Here’s what you can expect from the podcast moving forward
• What about failure is challenging to you?
• How personality impacts our view of failure
• There’s a difference between failure of character and failure of performance
• What does it look like to fail well?
• Responding to failure with pride can lead us to sin
• How can leaders communicate well after a team failure?
• Humility is understanding that we are enough through Christ
• How can leaders take responsibility for failure without stealing responsibility?

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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 for Growth. He also explains why every person listening should learn to lead well, whether they think they’re in a leadership role or not.

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Episode Recap:

• Language creates culture, and part of your job as a leader is to repeat the things that matter
• Why is intentional language so important?
• There are 5 core tenants we find ourselves repeating over and over
• 1. Just because you’re growing doesn’t mean you’re living
• What does it take to practice healthy growth?
• 2. If you want to put your business in order, start by putting yourself in order
• 3. If someone depends on you, then you are a leader
• What does it look like to lead with wisdom and authority?
• 4. Your work is not who you are, your work is where you serve
• How can leaders begin to separate their work and their identity?
• 5. Strength is for service

If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

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