Path for Growth

Path for Growth

Path for Growth exists to help impact-driven leaders step into who they were created to be SO THAT others benefit and God is glorified. https://www.pathforgrowth.com/

  1. 1D AGO

    4 Things that Keep Leaders Isolated

    As leaders, it’s our responsibility to build connection and relationship. So why do so many of us struggle with isolation? In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss four common causes of isolation they’ve observed in their own lives and in the leaders they work with: Secrets, Speed, Silos, and Superhero Syndrome. They explain how these things can keep us isolated and remind us that a better way is possible as long as we’re intentional about seeking it out. 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:Many leaders are incredibly connected but still deeply isolated  We were not created for isolation! What causes isolation?  Secrets separate us from meaningful connectionIs therapy helpful for isolation? Your unwillingness to slow down can keep you from being with people  If your whole life operates in silos, no one will get to know all of you Don’t teach people to expect you to be a superhero  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. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

    39 min
  2. MAR 10

    4 Stages of Building Influence

    Effective leaders are the ones people actually want to follow, even when it requires them to try something new or challenging. But how do we build that level of influence, and how can we keep renewing it over time? In this episode, Alex shares his 4-stage framework for building influence, from establishing a relationship, to demonstrating results, to developing trust, to drawing on your influence. No matter who you are or where you lead, this framework will serve you well!  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 can skydiving teach us about building influence?Today we’ll walk through a 4-stage framework for building influence Effective leaders are the ones people want to follow  1. Relationship: Do they care?  2. Results: Can they do what they say they’re going to do? 3. Trust: Whose best interest are they operating in? Try this tactic to build trust with your team4. Influence: Should I follow? Do you really lack influence, or do you lack confidence? 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. Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

    37 min
  3. MAR 3

    Strategy is Not Optional: 5 Truths for Visionary Leaders

    Setting aside time for strategy will never feel convenient, but it will have massive ramifications for every part of your business. In this episode, Alex shares five important truths he’s learned about strategic leadership in his time running Path for Growth. He also offers up some words of encouragement for leaders who feel they don’t have margin for strategy right now, and he explains how you can select the right people to provide strategic input.  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: If you’re doing the same things 6 months from now, would that be healthy?  When did you start to see the value of thinking strategically?  5 truths about strategic leadership  1. There’s a difference between strategy and tactics 2. Strategy is getting above, ahead, and upstream to do things that are new and different 3. The difference between a good strategy and a great strategy is often perspective 4. The specificity of your strategy can never exceed the specificity of your vision  5. Serious strategy without serious commitment is superficial  The time when strategy feels convenient will never come, so do it now!   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. Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

    35 min
  4. FEB 24

    Leadership Lessons from One Year of Bible Reading

    If you commit to reading the Bible every single day, it will have massive ramifications for your life and leadership. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his experience of reading the Bible cover to cover in 2025. He breaks down his decision to commit to this goal, shares some of the throughlines he noticed across the entire book, and offers practical advice for anyone looking to do the same. Whether you’re ready to read through the Bible this year or just want to be more intentional about spending time in Scripture every day, this episode is 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: What made you want to read through the Bible in a year?  What surprised you most as you read through the Bible this time? The Bible reminds us that human nature doesn’t change, and we all need repentance and grace  Remembering is one of the most important things we can do  How can leaders implement remembrance as a practice?  Read the Bible every single day and see how it transforms your life If you’re thinking about reading the Bible in a year, do it!  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. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Alex’s 15 takeaways from reading through the Bible  Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

    32 min
  5. FEB 17

    Great Leaders are Resourceful Leaders

    Impact-driven leaders know how to maximize what they have in service of others and for the glory of God. In this episode, Alex and Ben open up a new conversation about resourcefulness: what it means, why it matters, and how it might look in our rapidly changing world. They explain why it’s so important to broaden your perspective and see new possibilities inside the constraints you’re operating within. They also discuss the role of resourcefulness in a world that gets more reliant on AI every day and talk about the importance of setting boundaries and thinking critically about these tools.   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 can we learn from the failures of the movie “Dolittle?” Great leaders do what they can with what they have Resourcefulness has more to do with perspective than skill  Common blockers to resourcefulness How do you help lead others into greater resourcefulness?  Resourcefulness in the age of AI Seeing possibility and establishing constraints will make you more resourceful  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. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide MIT study on AI and cognitive engagement Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

    37 min
  6. FEB 3

    3 Leadership Insights from 1 Thessalonians 4

    What can 1 Thessalonians 4:11 teach us about leading well and living out our testimony? In this episode, Alex and Ben reflect on this scripture which instructs us to live quietly, mind our own affairs, and work with our hands. They grapple with some of the counterintuitive and countercultural ideas in the passage and share practical steps leaders can take to live them out this week.  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: Today we’re reflecting on 1 Thessalonians 4:11  What does it mean to live quietly? We’re not meant to be larger than life How do we mind our own affairs as leaders? Why is it important to work with our hands, and what does it mean for leaders? Live your life in a way that can serve as your testimony  How do we balance a life lived in community with independence? What’s one challenge you can take on 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. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

    43 min
  7. JAN 27

    Transform Your Leadership with These 5 Questions

    If you want to see better results in your life and leadership, start by asking better questions. In this episode, Alex and Ben talk about 3 arenas where questions are an especially helpful tool for leaders: reflection, leadership development, and decision making. Alex then shares five important questions that have changed his life, and challenges each of us to spend time asking one of those questions to ourselves or others this week.  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: To ask good questions is to see through the lens of opportunity, creativity, and curiosityThe quality of your results never exceeds the quality of your questions Today we’ll talk about 3 arenas where questions can be an especially helpful tool 1. Asking questions for reflection 2. Asking questions for leadership development3. Asking questions for decision making How can asking good questions expand your creativity? 5 core questions that can change a leader’s life 1. Vision: What does winning look like? 2. Prioritizing: What’s the one thing that, if I were to do it, would make everything else easier or unnecessary? 3. Crisis or Abundance: What does this make possible?4. Decision Making: What would a wise leader do?5. Self Reflection: What would the average person in my life stage be struggling with, and where am I most susceptible to being average?Choose one of these questions to ask this week  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. Resources: Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community Download the Free Reading Guide Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram

    41 min
4.9
out of 5
107 Ratings

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Path for Growth exists to help impact-driven leaders step into who they were created to be SO THAT others benefit and God is glorified. https://www.pathforgrowth.com/

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