Whether you realize it or not, the things you believe drive your behaviors. So, if you want to experience healthy growth in your life and your business, you need to start by examining your foundational beliefs about what growth is and where to find it. In this episode, Alex and Ben break down six beliefs about identity, purpose, and health that will keep you focused on what matters most as you pursue growth.

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Episode Recap:

• Belief drives behavior, and these beliefs are vital for healthy growth
• 1. Health and growth are not the same thing
• 2. Growth for the sake of growth is dead
• 3. Fulfillment is an inside job
• 4. My work is not who I am, my work is where I serve
• 5. I’m not going to see this finished
• 6. God’s promises do not exist outside of God’s boundaries
• Healthy growth can feel countercultural, so make sure to find people who share your commitment

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Whether communication comes naturally to you or not, it’s a skill that you can grow and improve at. In this episode, Alex and Ben continue their conversation on the fundamentals of great communication by breaking down 5 more actions you can take to improve at communicating. They also talk about some of the communicators they admire and lessons they’ve learned from watching them. 

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Episode Recap:

• When the unexpected happens, you can fall back on the fundamentals of strong communication 
• To improve as a communicator, focus on these actions 
• 3. Find your voice and style
• Pay attention to the communication styles of people you admire 
• 4. Identify your intent
• Think about your message as an answer to “why” or “how” questions 
• 5. Practice the way you plan to perform 
• 6. Communicate with people, not at people
• 7. Evaluate and improve
• Communication is a skill, and that means it’s something you can grow 

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No matter who you are or what you do, growing your communication skills will benefit your life. In this episode, Alex and Ben explain why communication matters and how you can start getting better at it. They break down 2 of 7 actions to improve your communication, along with some foundational principles to keep in mind. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss part 2 of this episode! 

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Episode Recap:

• When did you realize communication was important to you? 
• You can learn a lot when you pay attention to how someone delivers their message
• Growing as a communicator can benefit every one of us 
• Key principles for strong communication 
• If you want to grow as a communicator, focus on these 7 actions
• 1. Remember who it’s for 
• 2. Understand the standards of effective communication:
• Good communication is CLEAR
• Good communication is CONFIDENT
• Good communication is CONCISE
• Good communication is ENERGETIC
• Good communication is EFFECTIVE 
• Check back next week for part 2 of this conversation! 

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If healthy growth is about going further than you’ve ever gone before, then it’s natural to experience some feelings of imposter syndrome along the way. But there are healthy and unhealthy ways to respond to these emotions when you notice them cropping up in your life. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss their own experiences of imposter syndrome, along with some common situations they’ve witnessed with other leaders. They explain why imposter syndrome is ultimately about having an incorrect view of yourself and share some spiritual truths and practical actions you can take to recenter your identity and keep moving forward. 

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Episode Recap:

• What is imposter syndrome?
• Where has imposter syndrome shown up in your own life?
• The root of imposter syndrome is pride
• Are you seeing yourself with a growth mindset or a fixed mindset?
• If you’re not living in alignment with your identity, you’ll inevitably experience instability
• How does healthy growth differ from operating out of imposter syndrome?
• Spiritual truths for fighting imposter syndrome
• David could fight Goliath because his confidence was found in God, not his own abilities 
• How to shift your mindset around imposter syndrome
• Who is God? Who am I? And who are others?
• Practical actions for combating imposter syndrome 

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When you’re facing a challenge or dilemma, it can be incredibly helpful to ask yourself, “What would a wise leader do?” In this episode, Alex breaks down 4 common habits and actions of wise leaders, including practical examples of what they may look like in different phases of the business. He also explains why wisdom is such an important pursuit and encourages leaders to think beyond the black and white. 

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Episode Recap:

• What would a wise leader do?
• What is wisdom? 
• Wisdom requires the ability to think in the gray
• Content can’t consider context 
• Wisdom is essential when working with problems, people, or potential
• There are certain commonalities you’ll see in the behavior of wise leaders
• 1. Wise leaders retain simplicity amidst complexity
• 2. Wise leaders own limitations 
• 3. Wise leaders make decisions and withhold judgment
• 4. Wise leaders invest in front-stage, back-stage, and off-stage relationships 

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“The Contrarian’s Guide to Leadership” by Steven B. Sample

“The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” by John Maxwell

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We tend to think of delegation as a tactical challenge, but most of the time, leaders who struggle to delegate are dealing with a deeper belief issue. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss the 6 heart postures that get in the way of delegation, from beliefs about our own self worth to the level of trust we’re willing to place in people. They also explain why effective delegation is essential for servant leadership, and they cast a vision for a healthy, effective, and lifegiving culture of delegation that can transform your business and life. 

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Episode Recap:

• Ineffective delegation is one of the most dangerous pitfalls for creative leaders 
• Servant leaders know how to tap into the potential of the people around them  
• Healthy leaders know their capacity is finite  
• Struggling to delegate is often a heart issue, not a tactics issue  
• 1. Insecurity of Belief: Is your identity tied to your to-do list? 
• 2. Pride: Can you see the work without yourself at the center? 
• 3. Aimlessness: Do you have a vision that points up and out?  
• 4. Perfectionism: Do your standards leave room for mistakes? 
• 5. Distrust: Do you believe in your people’s integrity and competency?  
• 6. Impatience: Are you willing to play the long game? 
• Healthy delegation can change your life, and it is possible 

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Great leadership is cultivated over time, and if you want to succeed in leading at a high level, you need to start by becoming an excellent contributor and follower. In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss their roadmap to leadership, from starting as an individual contributor, to growing your influence, to operating out of overflow. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by an abundance of information and resources about leadership development, take this opportunity to go back to the basics and discover a simple framework that actually works! 

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Episode Recap:

• Leadership development is a billion dollar industry, but what actually works? 
• Growth is not a linear path, so you need to trust the process
• Phase 1: Individual Contributor 
• A good leader also knows how to follow well 
• Phase 2: Direct Influence 
• Leaders need to establish healthy accountability 
• Influence is not control, and it requires intentional delegation
• Phase 3: Indirect Influence
• Phase 4: Overflow 
• Experience and knowledge are not the same 
• Leadership without faithfulness will never bear good fruit in the long term

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What can the book of Proverbs teach us today about leadership, hard work, and vulnerability? In this episode, Alex and Ben dive back into the proverbs, picking out 3 verses for discussion and reflection and sharing why those teachings have resonated so deeply with them. They also discuss the broader application of these verses for leaders and business owners and explore what they can teach us about healthy growth.

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Episode Recap:

• This week, we’re going back to exploring the Proverbs (0:00)
• Proverbs 14:4 - More abundance will mean more responsibility (and more mess) (1:25)
• Proverbs 14:23 - Hard work done well will lead to profit (15:18)
• Proverbs 18:1 - Isolation is rebellion, and invulnerability is selfish (34:53)
• You can try to avoid wisdom, but it will always catch up to you (44:21)

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Dr. Constable’s Bible Study Notes

“The Contrarian’s Guide to Leadership” by Steven B. Sample

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When Joe Corcione decided to see if exercise could help him get sober, he had no idea how dramatically his life would change. Today, Joe has completed more than 20 ultramarathons and is helping other athletes do the same as the owner of the coaching business Everyday Ultra. In this episode, Joe talks with Alex about his incredible story of transformation and the lessons it taught him about limiting beliefs, breakthroughs, and the importance of taking that first small step. Whether you’re an athlete working toward a new milestone, or someone seeking to change your life in other areas, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

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Episode Recap:

• You can always change to become the person you want to be 
• Why is loving yourself essential for fulfillment? 
• What are the key ingredients of a breakthrough?
• How did you first get into running? 
• What role does belief play in transformation? 
• How can you transfer belief from one area of life to another?
• How did you go from running short races to competing in ultramarathons? 
• Can you tell us about the race you didn’t finish? 
• How to learn more from Joe
• What would you say to someone who’s struggling to take the first step? 

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• Check out Joe’s work at Everyday Ultra 
• Everyday Ultra Podcast
• Joe’s Ultrarunning Documentary

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Impact-driven leaders are committed to reaching a higher standard — in consistency, in quality, in intentionality, in relationships, and ultimately, in growth. In this episode Alex and Ben discuss the importance of these 5 areas and what it looks like to hold yourself to a higher standard in each one. They also share examples of organizations who have established and maintained high standards, and they caution leaders to avoid overindexing in any one area at the expense of others. 

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Episode Recap:

• To be an impact-driven leader is to commit to a higher standard 
• These 5 standards are necessary ingredients for making an impact 
• How can leaders avoid overindexing on these things? 
• What organizations have established standards well?  
• 1. Consistency: If you want to build a consistent team, you must show up consistently as a leader  
• 2. Quality: Focus on serving, selling, and scaling in that order 
• 3. Intentionality: Your intention drives your attention  
• 4. Relationship: When you invest in your people, it will pay off in dividends  
• 5. Growth: If you don’t define healthy growth for your business, you’ll adopt the standards of people around you  

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Tim Keller on marketing and advertising 

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