Know Your Risk Appetite with Matt Aiken and Denver Whetten
Great leaders know to surround themselves with people who complement their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses. And one of the most effective ways to do this is by finding someone you can trust who has a different appetite for risk than you do. In this episode, Degan Construction Owner Denver Whetten talks with Path for Growth’s Matt Aiken about leading with a high risk appetite, finding an integrator to help him manage risk more effectively, and building a relationship based on trust. He also shares practical tips for handling misalignment when it arises.
Denver Whetten, owner of Degan Construction, is hosting and sponsoring Path for Growth’s event in Phoenix, AZ on Friday, July 31. If you’re a business owner or key leader in the Phoenix area and want a practical morning to work on the business and stop being the bottleneck, learn more or register here: https://pathforgrowth.info/PHX26
Episode Recap:
Denver Whetten, owner of Degan Construction, is hosting and sponsoring Path for Growth’s event in Phoenix, AZ on Friday, July 31. If you’re a business owner or key leader in the Phoenix area and want a practical morning to work on the business and stop being the bottleneck, learn more or register here: https://pathforgrowth.info/PHX26
Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.
Episode Recap:
- How do you think about leadership as a person with a high appetite for risk?
- How has your approach to risk helped or hurt the business?
- What does healthy persuasion look like between a visionary and an integrator?
- Can you share some advice for establishing trust?
- How do you handle misalignment?
- How do you evaluate threat and vulnerability to understand risks?
If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.
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