In this episode of the Grow or Die podcast, I sit down with my CEO coach, Nickie Froiland, to unpack the power of perspective and the pivotal role it plays in leadership, business, and personal growth. We discuss how expanding your perspective can lead to smarter decisions, deeper relationships, and more effective leadership. Nickie introduces the concept of "being a drone" — zooming out to see the full picture — and how it can help navigate tough challenges like payment processing issues and team alignment.

We explore key topics like how to recognize early warning signs in business, the importance of clarity in decision-making, and the shift from being reactive to being proactive. This episode is a powerful guide for leaders looking to refine their decision-making process and approach challenges with a broader, more strategic mindset.

 

Timestamps:

- [00:00:00] - Nickie introduces the theme of expanding perspectives and explains how travel and new experiences change our views.

- [00:01:40] - Justin discusses the emotional anticipation of visiting his hometown for the first time in over a decade and reflects on the town's decline.

- [00:06:00] - Justin reflects on a missed vacation to Vegas due to issues with Stripe and PayPal. He discusses how his decision to stay and manage the crisis instead of taking a trip modeled leadership for his team.

- [00:10:00] - Justin shares his hopes for visiting his hometown with his partner, Sammi, and his thoughts on introducing her to his extended family.

- [00:16:00] - Justin discusses his experiences at Central Market, from observing customer behavior to noticing marketing tactics that inspire his business strategies.

- [00:20:00] - Nickie introduces the idea of "being a drone" — a metaphor for zooming out from problems to see the bigger picture, allowing for clearer thinking and better decision-making.

- [00:25:00] - Justin explains the crisis his business faced with Stripe and PayPal, how he knew it was coming, and why he failed to prepare. He reflects on the power of foresight and accountability in leadership.

- [00:31:00] - Nickie coaches Justin on how to shift from being the central problem-solver to a true CEO, guiding his team to bring solutions instead of problems.

- [00:35:00] - Justin details the challenges of transitioning all current clients to a new payment system and how it creates operational friction.

- [00:40:00] - Justin discusses the scarcity mindset often held by trainers and how it impacts decision-making and leadership.

- [00:48:00] - Justin reflects on the quote "Mo' money, mo' problems" and how he now feels the weight of larger responsibilities as his business scales.

- [00:52:00] - Nickie helps Justin reflect on his role as a leader, noting the shift from being "the guy" to leading a team of independent problem-solvers.

- [00:56:00] - Nickie and Justin wrap up with a call for leaders to "be a drone" — to zoom out from problems, gain perspective, and approach challenges with objectivity.

 

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