Growth Over Goals

Montgomery Companies

In this podcast, we emphasize the journey over the destination, the achievement of growth over goals. We invite our listeners to sit at the table with some of the top influencers, business owners and trailblazers across multiple industries and sectors, as we grow together in wisdom, courage, insight, and faith. We tackle some of the toughest leadership issues head-on, from culture to economic challenges, to growth barriers and disconnected dynamics, helping our listeners to cultivate proven strategies to enhance their business, performance, relationships, and life.

  1. Leading Well at Home | Brandon & Jenni Scherff on Faith, Family, and Intentional Living

    FEB 6

    Leading Well at Home | Brandon & Jenni Scherff on Faith, Family, and Intentional Living

    In this episode of Growth Over Goals, Jordan Montgomery sits down with Brandon and Jenni Scherff for a deeply honest conversation about leadership where it matters most — at home. From navigating life in the NFL to raising a blended family rooted in faith, Brandon and Jenny share the rhythms, boundaries, and intentional decisions that have shaped their marriage, parenting, and calling. This conversation explores what it truly means to slow down, steward success, and build margin in a world that constantly demands more. Brandon and Jenni open up about adoption, infertility, transition, and why not every good opportunity is worth saying yes to. Together, they unpack practical family rhythms like “mellow yellow weekends,” identity-driven parenting, and the importance of protecting the home front through every season of life. Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or a family, this episode is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t start with achievement — it starts with alignment. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why identity always precedes behavior Leading with intention during seasons of transition Creating margin, boundaries, and sustainable family rhythms Faith-driven parenting and marriage leadership Why not every opportunity is your assignment Slowing down to steward what matters most 🎧 Subscribe to Growth Over Goals for weekly conversations on leadership, faith, and living with purpose.

    37 min
  2. Growth Over Goals 2025 Year in Review | Leadership, Faith, Relationships, and What Truly Matters

    12/29/2025

    Growth Over Goals 2025 Year in Review | Leadership, Faith, Relationships, and What Truly Matters

    In this special Year in Review episode of Growth Over Goals, host Jordan Montgomery looks back on some of the most impactful conversations of 2025—bringing together timeless leadership wisdom, personal conviction, and practical insight from world-class coaches, authors, athletes, and thought leaders. Across these standout moments, one theme rises above the rest: real growth doesn’t come from chasing outcomes—it comes from who you become along the way. From coaching the heart and leading with faith, to building meaningful relationships and addressing the loneliness epidemic, this episode captures the depth and purpose that defined the past year. Listeners will hear powerful reflections on: Why great leaders choose depth over breadth in relationshipsCoaching hearts before performance—and why it worksLiving with faith as an action, not just a beliefValuing people without keeping scoreThe overlooked importance of social health and connectionChampioning others at home, at work, and in the communityCuriosity as a catalyst for growth, leadership, and influenceThis episode is both a celebration and a challenge—a reminder that the most meaningful leadership is rooted in service, character, and genuine care for people. 🎧 If you’re committed to growing as a leader, teammate, and human being, this conversation will leave you encouraged—and called higher. Subscribe, share, and step into the year ahead focused on growth over goals.

    26 min
  3. Designing a Life Rich in Relationships with Liz Bohannon

    11/21/2025

    Designing a Life Rich in Relationships with Liz Bohannon

    In this powerful and insightful episode of Growth Over Goals, host Jordan Montgomery welcomes back Liz Bohannon, an author, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for social health. Join us for a deep-dive conversation on how intentional relationships can radically transform our lives, workplaces, and well-being. Liz shares her journey from a 22-year-old journalism grad searching for purpose to founding a global fashion brand that empowers women in developing countries. More than entrepreneurship, her story is about connection, courage, and cultivating meaningful community. Together, Jordan and Liz explore what it means to live "relationally rich" in a culture battling an epidemic of loneliness and hyper-individualism. They unpack: The three pillars of human flourishing: physical, mental, and social health Why chronic loneliness is more dangerous than obesity or smoking 14 cigarettes a day How leaders can operationalize connection and culture in the workplace The four-part R.I.C.H. framework: Rhythms, Initiative, Communication, and Help How to build connection cohorts and normalize asking for (and receiving) support The cultural consequences of extreme individualism—and how to design against it A deeply personal reflection on how Liz’s community sustained her during COVID-19 business collapse fears Liz’s call is clear: relational wealth is the greatest predictor of our long-term health and happiness. And it’s not built by accident—it’s built on intention. 🎧 Tune in and learn how to get rich—the right way. #GrowthOverGoals #LizBohannon #Leadership #Loneliness #CommunityBuilding #JordanMontgomery #SocialHealth #WorkplaceCulture #RISE #MeaningfulRelationships #FaithAndLeadership

    1h 4m
4.9
out of 5
83 Ratings

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In this podcast, we emphasize the journey over the destination, the achievement of growth over goals. We invite our listeners to sit at the table with some of the top influencers, business owners and trailblazers across multiple industries and sectors, as we grow together in wisdom, courage, insight, and faith. We tackle some of the toughest leadership issues head-on, from culture to economic challenges, to growth barriers and disconnected dynamics, helping our listeners to cultivate proven strategies to enhance their business, performance, relationships, and life.

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