How do you collect the right data for your business, and once you have it, how should you respond? In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken joins the podcast to talk about a data-driven approach to leadership. He shares 5 key principles for growing your business based on data. Matt and Alex also share a new perspective for leaders who might feel less comfortable with numbers and figures, reminding us that good data is ultimately telling a story. 

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Episode Recap:

• Why is data-driven business so important to you?
• If you’re uncomfortable with the concept of data, think of it as a story
• What gets measured gets managed
• Bridging the knowing/doing gap requires proactive leadership
• Wise strategy is rooted in healthy single-mindedness
• Wisdom does not come from experience, it comes from evaluated experience
• Decisions are bets, not certainties
• Tomatoes are fruits, but don’t put them in a fruit salad! 

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Resources:

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