Make Time: A business podcast by 25eight

20. Make Time: Business Growth on Your Terms


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In this episode of Make Time, host Sam delves into the critical process of identifying what truly matters to business owners. She emphasises that growth should be defined on personal terms, challenging the common misconception that leaders should inherently know their priorities. Instead,

Sam advocates for a reflective approach, where understanding friction and discomfort in business can reveal deeper insights about personal and professional alignment. She discusses how urgency often overshadows intentional thinking, leading to a disconnect between business success and personal satisfaction.

Sam introduces the concept of using diagnostics as a tool for clarity, helping leaders recognise patterns and misalignments in their business operations. By focusing on what truly matters, rather than getting caught up in the hustle, business owners can make more intentional decisions that align with their values and goals.

The episode concludes with a reminder that clarity and focus are essential for sustainable growth, encouraging leaders to regularly revisit their definitions of success and their relationship with work.

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  • Takeaways
  • Growth should be defined on your terms.
  • Clarity comes from better awareness, not more effort.
  • Friction reveals what matters most in your business.
  • Diagnostics help identify misalignments in business operations.
  • Regularly revisit your definition of success.

Chapters

00:00 Defining Growth on Your Terms

03:08 Understanding Friction as a Guide

05:40 The Power of Diagnostics in Business

07:59 Focus and Intentional Decision Making


Keywords

business growth, self-reflection, diagnostics, leadership, personal values, business alignment, intentional decision-making, sustainable growth, clarity in business, identifying priorities

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