Perspectives on Growth

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Growth is the lifeblood of all financial institutions. Growth is universal regardless of your tenure, position, or organization. Perspectives on Growth will explore ideas, strategies, tools, and tactics that help financial institutions execute better to grow faster. And each edition will be delivered in under ten minutes.

  1. Mar 2

    Serving Multigenerational Families: Part 2 (Setting the Stage)

    In Episode 2 of our multigenerational wealth series, Matt Johnston moves from why to how—exploring how advisors can authentically begin conversations about legacy, inheritance, and family communication. With trillions of dollars set to transfer over the next 15 years, engaging the next generation is critical to both client impact and practice growth. Matt outlines practical language and four essential family conversations that can strengthen relationships, preserve wealth, and create a lasting competitive advantage.

    10 min

  2. Jan 28

    Serving Multigenerational Families: Part 1 (Why & Why Now)

    Beginning in 2026, trillions of dollars will begin transferring between generations, reshaping the future of wealth and advice. In this episode of Perspectives on Growth, Matt Johnston launches a new series on multigenerational planning—why it matters, why it’s difficult, and why now is the time for advisors to engage entire families. Explore the opportunity, complexity, and long-term business impact of serving wealth across generations.

    9 min

  3. Jan 7

    The Battles That Shape Us

    As we begin 2026, goal setting is everywhere—but growth isn’t shaped by goals alone. In this episode of Perspectives on Growth, Matt Johnston explores how the challenges and setbacks of 2025 influence our mindset, confidence, and direction, and why reflecting on those battles is critical to setting stronger, more intentional goals. Learn how to reframe adversity into fuel and use it to drive clarity, resilience, and meaningful progress in the year ahead.

    8 min

  4. 08/04/2025

    What Does the Future Entail?

    In this episode of Perspectives on Growth, Matt Johnston explores the future of wealth management through insights from the book Wealth 3.0 and poses six critical questions shaping how advisors engage with clients. He challenges listeners to rethink the role of advice in an AI-driven world—shifting from product-focused sales to holistic, human-centered relationships. It's a thoughtful look at what it means to truly serve clients in the next era of financial services.

    7 min

  5. 04/22/2025

    The Power of Your People

    In this episode, we kick off a series on one of the most important drivers of sustainable growth in financial services: talent. Drawing from a recent engagement with a regional bank and inspired by Jeff Colvin’s Humans Are Underrated, we explore what truly sets high-performing organizations apart—human capital. Matt challenges leaders to rethink how they engage with their teams, asking: Are we leading with the same intentionality that we use to attract talent? From discussing the irreplaceable value of empathy and perspective, to breaking down the differences between training and development, this episode delivers practical insights for leaders who want to unlock the full potential of their people. Key topics include: The critical difference between talking about talent and making talent feel valuedFostering ownership at every level of the organizationWhy growth and development must go beyond traditional trainingThe true role of leadership as coaching—not inspectionIf you're in a leadership role and believe people are your greatest asset, this episode will challenge you to prove it—with action.

    8 min

  6. 03/05/2025

    Authentic Leadership

    In this episode, Matt dives deep into the power of authentic leadership and how it drives sustainable, organic growth. While external factors like market conditions can impact performance, Matt explains why the true winners are those who prioritize net organic growth. He highlights three critical attributes of authentic leadership: credibility, built through competence and communication; vision, which inspires and aligns employees with the organization's future goals; and clarity, achieved through simplicity and repetition.

    11 min

  7. 02/03/2025

    Do It Differently

    In this episode, Matt shares leadership strategies for organic growth and talent retention, highlighting the pivotal role of leader credibility with frontline sales teams. He also stresses the need for collaboration between leaders and sales teams, efficient use of technology, streamlined processes, and innovative performance recognition. The goal is to foster a symbiotic relationship where leaders and sales work together to drive growth through better client solutions.

    7 min

  8. 01/08/2025

    Leading Organic Growth: The Eyes Are On Us

    In this episode, Matt kicks off the new year discussing the importance of leadership in driving organic growth. He emphasizes the need for leaders to understand and support the sales efforts of their teams, rather than just setting goals from a distance. Matt also suggests that effective leadership involves actively listening to frontline staff, participating in client engagements, and modeling desired behaviors. He highlights that engaged leadership can lead to increased respect, retention, and performance among employees, ultimately driving better business outcomes and growth.

    11 min
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Growth is the lifeblood of all financial institutions. Growth is universal regardless of your tenure, position, or organization. Perspectives on Growth will explore ideas, strategies, tools, and tactics that help financial institutions execute better to grow faster. And each edition will be delivered in under ten minutes.

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  • Creator
    Red Rock
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Perspectives on Growth
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