Path for Growth

A wise coach knows that there are times when you need to be curious, and there are times when you need to be assertive. In this episode, Alex continues our series on effective coaching for leaders by explaining how (and when) you can use assertion to help bring out the best in your people. He reminds us that assertiveness should not always be the default, but that wisdom and discernment can help you decide which tactic will serve the situation you’re in. Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:There are times when your job as a coach is to step in and speak assertively There’s a fine line between healthy and unhealthy assertions Wisdom is knowing when to leverage each coaching skillset Healthy assertions are rare Healthy assertions are trustworthy Healthy assertions are humble Healthy assertions are principle based 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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadership

Great coaches (and great leaders) know that curious questions lead to better, more meaningful answers. In this episode, Alex continues our series on effective coaching for leaders by explaining how you can use curiosity to have more meaningful conversations. He then breaks down three tactics for demonstrating curiosity—asking good questions, choosing the right tone, and listening intentionally. Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:Good leaders give answers to people, but great coaches extract answers from people People have answers and ideas, they may just need help working through them The tone you use can be the difference between an interaction and a conversation Grow in wisdom so you’ll know how to respond in the moment Ask good, specific questions to get meaningful answers A passive coach hears context, an active coach listens to language 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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadership

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 picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:You’ll often see more transformation from coaching conversations than from vision conversationsPeople don’t care what you know until they know that you care When someone shares something sensitive with you, how do you respond?6 characteristics of relational coaching 1. Holistic: Don’t just coach the employee, coach the person 2. Context Sensitive: The value of coaching compounds over time 3. Intentional: Meaningful conversation doesn’t happen by accident4. Committed to Listening: Follow these tips for effective listening 5. Empathetic: Often, what people really need is validation6. Fun: Don’t forget that laughter opens doorsNot 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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadership“Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss“I Hear You” by Peter Dooley

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? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:The highest calling of a leader is to unleash the best in othersLeaders believe that your best is in you Great leaders know how to wear the coaching hat with intentionJoin us as we walk through the 5 qualities of effective coachingGreat coaches are relational, curious, assertive, directional, and principle-based You don’t have to be an expert at everything to coach people wellNot 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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadership

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 working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:Leaders need time to think in order to make great decisions To think powerful thoughts, start by asking powerful questions Who am I called to invest in in this season? What parts of my job may create an exponential return if done well? Who are the people who exemplify our culture, and how can I recognize them specifically, meaningfully, and publicly? What’s an area where I am being indecisive? What would the average leader struggle with in my stage of business? What are the things I’m doing that I’m proficient in but not passionate about? Carve out 40 minutes to think about one of these questions 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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadership

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 employees for success.Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:Great employees don’t happen by accidentThere’s a difference between great hires and great employees 1. Clarity: Do they know what success looks like?2. Ability: Do they have the skill to execute?3. Responsibility: Do they own the outcome?4. Authority: Do they have the power to act?5. Accountability: Do they know how they are doing? 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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadership

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 when we’ve failed.Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:Failure is inevitable, so how will you respond? When you’re dealing with failure, you may also be busier than everTake these 5 actions when you realize you’ve failed1. Receive grace2. Commit to evaluating experience3. Discern whether it’s a chronic or one-time issue4. Reestablish standards around what’s right 5. Communicate with authenticity, humility, and openness 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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadership

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 working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:Great leaders are great coachesPrepare to be successfulAssume you have no idea Be willing to believe more for othersPay attention to nonverbalsOperate in the person your coaching’s best interestNot 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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadership

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 clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:Why did you decide to prioritize balance in this phase of life? What are some signs that a leader is in balance? How do you define balance, and what are some common misconceptions about it? 3 traits of a balanced leader 1. Identity2. Presence 3. IntentA diagnostic for finding balance 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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadershipTake the Balance Assessment

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 what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comEpisode Recap:Sometimes mess is inevitable when growing a business (0:28)Why is principle-based thinking so valuable? (4:25)You are responsible to people, not for people (5:58)Your work is not who you are, it’s where you serve (10:27)Exposure to truth guards against insanity (14:53)Every large problem was once a small problem a leader failed to address (24:44)The greatest growth comes from the discomfort you fear (28:59)Leaders focus more on what they are for than what they are against (34:41)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.comResources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Check out our free library of 400+ resources on business and leadership