Can you grow a successful business without sacrificing your energy, your family, or the life you actually want to live?

In this episode, John is joined by Sam Harte, director of Harte Outdoor Lighting, for a walk through Wicklow as they explore what it means to work on yourself while growing a business. Sam shares how purpose, presence, the Leadership Hour, and focusing on his daily energy have helped him step away from the constant grind, think more strategically, and create more space for the things that matter most. They also discuss trust versus control, why we tend to push harder when things get difficult, building a stronger culture within a business, and how coaching and accountability can help you become a better leader.

Want to connect with Sam Harte and learn more about Harte Outdoor Lighting?

Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-harte/

Explore Harte Outdoor Lighting: https://www.harteoutdoorlighting.ie/

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00:01:12 — Meet Sam Harte

00:05:22 — Finding Purpose Beyond the Daily Grind

00:08:17 — Finding Growth in Hard Times

00:10:41 — Control vs Trust

00:14:24 — You Are Not Your Thoughts

00:16:41 — Finding Presence in Everyday Life

00:21:14 — The Leadership Hour

00:26:28 — Energy and Better Results

00:27:53 — Working On the Business, Not In It

00:31:50 — Building a High-Performance Culture

00:35:16 — Building a Life Around Family

00:36:17 — Redefining Success

00:40:20 — Why We Double Down Under Pressure

00:45:18 — Coaching and Accountability

00:50:31 — The Grounded Man Hike