Get On Offense

Want a clearer picture of what’s working in your business—and what needs attention? Take the free 12 Fundamentals Assessment for a personalized score and your clearest next step: 12fundamentals.comIf you want to win the game, you have to eventually stop playing defense and get on offense. In this episode, Alex shares five reasons why it’s important for leaders to get on offense in their businesses and relationships. He also breaks down three actions you can implement today to start playing offense instead of only reacting to circumstances after they happen.  You can delay losing on defense, but winning requires you to get on offense (0:47) Responsible leaders strategically moderate between recklessness and risk avoidance (3:40) There are five reasons why it’s wise for a leader to get on offense (8:49) 1. Opportunity: Understand why your business exists (9:20) 2. Risk: The risk of not moving at all is greater than the risk of moving forward (10:54) 3. Struggle: When you push yourself, you can uncover meaning (11:56) 4. Creativity: Constraints are the breeding ground for creativity (14:37) 5. Faith: Your greatest testimony often overlaps with your greatest challenge (17:51) Instill a routine that stewards the things you can control (19:48)  Pay attention (22:38)  Make and test predictions (25:28) Path for Growth MembershipPath for Growth One-on-One CoachingSign up for the Worth It Wednesday EmailJoin Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook Not sure where to start? Describe what’s happening in your business or team, then explore 400+ practical resources to help you take the next right step: resources.pathforgrowth.com