You’re making bold moves, chasing growth, and doing the hard work to get better… but what if the “progress” you’re pushing for is actually doing more harm than good?

In this episode, we’re diving into the difference between healthy discomfort and damaging decisions. Scott and Steff introduce the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), a powerful decision-making model adapted from fighter pilots that helps you evaluate risk, respond to changing inputs, and avoid strategic injury. They explore how to know if you’re stuck in decision paralysis, why surrounding yourself with truth-tellers matters, and how to check whether your progress is actually aligned with your vision.

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• How to tell if your progress is purposeful — or just piling on pressure

• What the OODA loop is and how it helps you act with intention

• The difference between acting and over-correcting before a decision can play out

• Why you need truth-tellers in the room (not just cheerleaders)

You started your business to solve a problem and leave a lasting impact in the world, but now the inertia of your business has taken over and you’re too busy and burned out to serve your community. That’s where we come in! Hosted by Scott Woods and Steff Thomas, the team behind Silverback Ventures, the Changemakers Collective podcast is here to help impact-driven business owners like you accelerate growth and multiply impact through servant leadership.

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