Change is unavoidable, and as leaders, it’s our job to navigate it well. In this episode, Ben talks with Path for Growth coach and business owner Matt Aiken about 3 types of change: Change you navigate, change you create, and change you endure. Matt shares lessons he’s learned from other leaders about experiencing change, from Winston Churchill to Elon Musk, along with some hard-learned lessons from his own business and personal life.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• You cannot avoid change, and it’s dangerous to try
• What have you learned from times when change was difficult?
• Can you tell us about a time when change was a positive in your life?
• Some change is navigated, some is created, and some is endured
• How do you navigate change well?
• What have you learned from other leaders about navigating change?
• Who are some leaders who have created change well?
• What does it look like to endure change?
• A poem for navigating change

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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“If” by Rudyard Kipling

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You can’t experience true freedom without also taking responsibility. In this episode, Alex and Ben share their perspectives on what freedom and responsibility mean and explain why you can’t have one without the other. They share practical advice for anyone who thinks their freedom and responsibility are out of balance, and Alex also explains why “freedom and responsibility” is one of Path for Growth’s core values.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• What is freedom, actually?
• Freedom is a gift, but we have to choose it
• Common misconceptions around responsibility
• There’s a big difference between “freedom for” and “freedom from”
• Freedom without commitment and structure is just hedonism
• Freedom and responsibility as a core value
• What would you say to someone who’s feeling stuck?
• How can freedom and responsibility transform your life?
• How to identify when freedom and responsibility are out of balance
• First steps for exploring freedom and responsibility
• What would you say to someone who’s not taking advantage of the freedom available to them?

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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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 dedicated time to work on your own strong start, join us on January 5!

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• You never have to recover from a strong start
• Your growth is your responsibility
• How do we balance taking responsibility and trusting God’s will?
• 5 steps for starting strong in 2026
• 1. Reflection: Look back at how 2025 went
• 2. Vision: Look forward to who you could become
• 3. Action: Establish habits, rhythms, and activities
• 4. Destination: Pray for the things you can’t control
• 5. Elimination: Decide what you want to leave in 2025
• Join us on January 5 to walk through our Start Strong planning activity

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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“The Contemplative Pastor” by Eugene Peterson

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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 values and explain how they manifest in the daily operation of the business.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• Core values guard the soul of your business
• Taking core values seriously will make your business more efficient and effective
• If something is not yet true about your business, it’s not a core value
• What makes a solid core value?
• Breaking down Path for Growth’s core values
• 1. Point to Jesus
• 2. Alignment
• 3. Freedom and responsibility
• 4. Treat people like friends
• 5. Strength is for service
• Core values can be your anchor
• What steps can a leader take to start establishing core values?

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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“The Advantage” by Patrick Lencioni

“Good to Great” by Jim Collins

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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 owner, and in his personal life. Tune in for practical insights and tactics you can use to improve your listening today!

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• People don’t feel listened to, and that leads to loneliness
• How has listening transformed your approach to both hair styling and ministry?
• How do we listen well in a world so full of noise?
• What role does listening play in conflict resolution?
• How can we practice listening while still being assertive?
• What would you say to leaders who feel lonely?
• What does it mean to lead through listening?
• What blocks people from listening well?
• Try these tactics to start asking better questions
• How does listening well benefit leaders?
• What’s the relationship between listening and control?
• What’s one step listeners can take today?

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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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 on track if you feel you’ve strayed from your core purpose. Whether you’re building a new business or want to continue leading in alignment with your mission, this episode is packed with useful insights.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• When the leader gets better, everyone wins
• Mission is about why we exist, not what we do
• Why does Path for Growth exist, and how did that mission come about?
• Clarifying what you’re for also means clarifying what you’re not for
• What steps can a leader take when they’ve strayed from the mission?
• How do you hire in alignment with your mission and culture?
• How do you establish and sustain a mission?
• Who should you involve in the mission creation process?
• How can you test drive your new mission statement?
• Avoid these mistakes when establishing a mission statement

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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Listen to our episode on building a value-based business

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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 a consistent part of your organizational culture.

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• What do most leaders get wrong about celebration and recognition?
• What happens when recognition is missing from an organization?
• Celebration should be abundant, wholehearted, and authentic
• The things that get rewarded get repeated
• Your words will never speak as loud as your compensation
• Culture is what you create and what you tolerate
• In vulnerability, leaders go first
• Compliments cost you nothing and can mean so much
• Recognition is like perfume; it’s nice to be around, but drinking it is poison
• There’s a difference between generosity and recognition
• 7 practices for celebration and recognition

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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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 gratitude. Whether you need some help getting in the Thanksgiving spirit this week, or you want to extend the gratitude mindset outside of the holiday season, this episode has something for you!

Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.

Episode Recap:

• Gratitude is the antidote to anxiety and an exercise in leadership
• When you learn to see God in everything, you can’t help but feel grateful
• 1 Samuel 2 — Personal gratitude can impact an entire nation
• Philippians 4:4-9 — Prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving will lead to peace
• John 6:4-13 — When pursuing more, start with giving thanks for what you already have
• How do we balance gratitude with vision?
• Psalm 136 — Gratitude is a practice that will lead to change
• What would it look like for you to implement gratitude as a daily practice?

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.

Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify

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