The Cheat Code Every Leader Needs

What if the secret to becoming a better leader isn’t about titles or tactics, but about values, clarity, and the willingness to grow? In this episode of Your Next Best Step, I sit down with longtime friend and national mortgage lender Joshua Dean to unpack the “cheat codes” every leader needs to navigate business, team dynamics, and personal growth. Joshua shares candid lessons from leading in the mortgage industry and beyond, how identifying his core values shifted his leadership, why curiosity beats quick answers, and how clarity is actually the ultimate form of kindness. Together, they explore the frameworks that help leaders move from stuck to thriving, including practical insights on coaching, accountability, and building teams rooted in trust and excellence. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of your leadership, or how to close the gap between your dream, your drains, and your doubts—this episode will challenge and equip you to take your own next best step.