The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 707 | Dave Ramsey On How God Broke Him as a Leader, His Top Business Lessons, and Why People Who Think They're Micromanagers Might Not Be
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Feb 4, 2025 
Dave Ramsey, a renowned personal finance expert and host of 'The Dave Ramsey Show,' candidly shares how his financial breakdown transformed him as a leader. He discusses the importance of empowering teams and the value of strategic quitting in leadership. Ramsey also emphasizes the need for personal growth, drawing from his experiences with bankruptcy and emotional burnout. Through his faith, he navigates leadership challenges while highlighting the significance of empathy and storytelling in guiding others through financial struggles.
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Biblical Business
- Dave Ramsey built his business on biblical principles, leading to unconventional decisions.
- This included extending grace to employees facing hardships, like a worker with cancer.
Grace Over Economics
- Ramsey Solutions kept a sick employee on payroll for a year after a cancer diagnosis, despite her short tenure.
- This act of grace reflects their values, even though it seemed economically unwise.
Invest in Reading
- Invest in personal growth through reading.
- Books provide knowledge and wisdom for effective leadership, not just management.
