EP39 Navigating Personal Growth as a Business Owner

Apr 2, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Simon Hareb, a martial arts competitor turned successful construction entrepreneur, shares his insights into personal growth as a business owner. He delves into the creation of the Intentional Leaders Network, emphasizing the critical need for community support and accountability. The conversation reveals how aligning personal values with actions can lead to sustainable leadership. Simon encourages leaders to embrace self-reflection and confront challenging truths, highlighting the transformative power of investing in personal development.

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ADVICE

Bring Business Rigor Home

Use familiar business tools to bring rigor and intentionality into your personal life.
Apply values, vision, and discipline consistently to level up holistically, not just professionally.

INSIGHT

Peer Support Accelerates Growth

Leaders often experience a shrinking pool of honest peers as responsibilities increase.
Having a cohort accelerates learning through shared experiences and accountability.

ANECDOTE

Post-Exit Identity Loss Story

Mike Adam Scott experienced a post-exit identity crisis despite business success.
This led him to create a process applying business tools to personal clarity and growth.

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In this conversation, Mike Scott and Simon Hareb discuss the creation of the Intentional Leaders Network, a program and community designed for business owners who have experienced success but seek to integrate intentionality into all aspects of their lives. They explore the challenges leaders face, the importance of accountability, and the process of self-discovery that the network facilitates. The conversation emphasizes the need for a supportive community and the tools that can help leaders achieve personal and professional growth.

Takeaways

The Intentional Leaders Network aims to support business owners in integrating their personal and professional lives.
Leaders often struggle with alignment between their values and actions, which the network seeks to address.
Intentionality is crucial for sustainable leadership and personal growth.
The program includes a pre-work phase to help individuals reflect on their values and goals.
Cohorts provide a supportive environment for leaders to share experiences and hold each other accountable.
The offsite experience is designed to facilitate deep self-reflection and clarity on personal identity.
Participants are encouraged to confront hard truths and commit to their growth journey.
The network is specifically for business owners who are ready to invest in their personal development.
The process is iterative, allowing for continuous growth and adaptation to changing circumstances.
Community and accountability are key components of the network's success.

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00:00
Introduction to Simon and Context of the Conversation

03:11
The Intentional Leaders Network: Concept and Purpose

06:06
Identifying the Target Audience and Their Needs

09:10
The Importance of Intentionality in Leadership

11:58
The Process of Self-Discovery and Growth

14:55
The Offsite Experience: Tools and Techniques

17:52
Building a Supportive Community for Leaders

20:59
The Role of Accountability in Personal Growth

23:49
Defining the Ideal Participant for the Network

27:09
Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Want to connect with Simon?

simon@theintentionalleaders.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonhareb?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Find out more about working with me. mike@smbmastery.com.au or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadamscott/