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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 1H 7M

What Every CEO Can Learn from the World’s Best Assistant

from Beyond High Performance · host Novus Global

In this episode of Beyond High Performance, Jason Jaggard sits down with Diane Grant, the longtime strategic partner and executive assistant to Andy Stanley — best-selling author, world-renowned communicator, and founder of North Point Ministries, one of the largest and most influential leadership organizations in the world.This isn’t just a story about supporting a leader. It’s a conversation about how elite leadership actually works behind the scenes — and what the world’s highest-performing CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs can learn from it.From her beginnings as a pediatric oncology nurse to leading in medical sales and ultimately becoming one of the most trusted figures inside North Point’s executive leadership, Diane reveals the systems, mindset shifts, and emotional intelligence frameworks that have allowed her to thrive in one of the most complex leadership environments imaginable.Whether you’re leading a global enterprise, scaling a fast-growing company, or building an organization from the ground up, this episode will challenge how you think about trust, delegation, influence, and collaboration — and give you practical strategies for multiplying your impact.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeThe CEO’s Hidden Advantage: Why high-performing leaders depend on the right partners to scale their impact.Building Trust That Lasts Decades: How to create unshakable partnerships that fuel growth.Multiplying Your Influence: Strategies for empowering the people around you to execute your vision.Leading Without the Spotlight: The art of shaping culture, impact, and results behind the scenes.Emotional Intelligence at the Highest Level: How self-awareness and boundaries protect energy, focus, and relationships.Hiring & Delegation Frameworks: What world-class leaders look for in the people who keep them performing at their best.👉 Take the free 5I Assessment here: https://novus.global/assessment/ to discover your growth edge.Book a free vision call with Novus Global to see how we can journey with you to go beyond high performance. Click here to explore https://novus.global/client-meta-performance-show/ Join us on the Beyond High Performance Network - Order The Beyond High Performance book by Jason Jaggard today, and get free access to special bonus content! Ready to stop undercharging and start transforming? Get matched with an enrollment advisor to explore your next level: mp.institute/foundationsAre you a coach looking to expand your practice and join an elite coaching firm? Find out more here:  https://novus.global/coach-meta-performance-show/

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