Lies that Keep You Working In the Business

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 know you should be spending more time on strategic work but aren’t sure how to make it happen, this episode is for you. Our beliefs drive our behaviors, so it’s possible that you’re believing certain lies that are keeping you stuck working in the business instead of on it. In this episode, Alex discusses five common lies that keep people from working on their businesses, along with five truths you can embrace to help you become a better, more strategic leader. Episode Recap:Your business survives when you work in it and grows when you work on it (1:04)Many of us are believing lies that keep us from being strategic (3:45)1. The Causation Lie: Since working in the business got us to where we are, I should keep doing it (5:13)2. The Enjoyment Lie: I like working in the business and don’t want to get away from that (10:16)3. The Delegation Lie: If they can’t do it as fast, as well, or as effective as me, I can't hand it off (16:59)4. The Identity Lie: I’m just not a strategic person (19:51)5. The Time Lie: I don’t have time to work on the business (22:00)Remember that belief drives behavior (25:34)Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySign Up for Our Weekly Growth GuideTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 DaysDownload the Free Reading GuideConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram 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