Episode 42

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8th Sep 2025

Numbers as Navigators: Chart Your Leadership Path

In this episode of Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers discusses why many leaders avoid measurement and how this avoidance can trash credibility and undermine trust within their teams.

He explains the importance of seeing numbers not as judgments but as tools for navigation and growth.

Nick offers practical advice on how leaders can reframe their approach to metrics, encouraging them to face the numbers with courage and use the data to drive better decisions.

The episode concludes with actionable steps to help leaders overcome their fear of measurement and leverage it for Q$ success. Nick also highlights the role of coaching in this transformative process.

 

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights Leadership

00:15 The Fear of Measurement in Leadership

01:25 Why Leaders Avoid Measurement

02:06 The Consequences of Avoiding Measurement

03:54 Reframing Measurement as Navigation

04:53 Practical Steps to Embrace Measurement

05:26 Recap and Final Thoughts

06:06 Coaching and Next Steps

06:42 Closing Remarks and Subscription Info

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Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level
Taking Leaders Beyond Limits, One Step at a Time
In Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level, we guide business leaders and entrepreneurs from overwhelm and “stuck” to new heights of success and achievement. Through insightful interviews, expert advice, and actionable strategies, this podcast is your go-to resource for breaking out of chaos and elevating your leadership. Whether you’re navigating tough decisions, managing fast growth, or striving for work-life balance, we help you unlock your potential and develop the mindset needed to excel. Join us as we share stories and insights from executive and business coaching, and learn how you can take your leadership to the next level.

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Nick Sellers

Even leaders need a helping hand to achieve their potential. I bring decades of corporate experience and a keen interest in people to my coaching and mentoring activities. And I really like to help those who want to grow and develop.
For more information, you can find me on LinkedIn and schedule a quick call.