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Growth Instigators Hotline
Aaron Havens
442 episodes
2 days ago
A dead phone, a nearby charger, and a leader who needs to make an urgent call—sometimes the most ordinary moments reveal the biggest gaps in how we live and lead. We use that everyday scene to unpack a hard truth: you can’t pour into others if you never plug in yourself. Rather than treating rest as a reward for surviving chaos, we frame it as a core responsibility that keeps your presence sharp, your decisions clean, and your relationships cared for. As the calendar floods with travel, part...
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A dead phone, a nearby charger, and a leader who needs to make an urgent call—sometimes the most ordinary moments reveal the biggest gaps in how we live and lead. We use that everyday scene to unpack a hard truth: you can’t pour into others if you never plug in yourself. Rather than treating rest as a reward for surviving chaos, we frame it as a core responsibility that keeps your presence sharp, your decisions clean, and your relationships cared for. As the calendar floods with travel, part...
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Growth Instigators Hotline
#441 Charger. It can’t do all the work.
A dead phone, a nearby charger, and a leader who needs to make an urgent call—sometimes the most ordinary moments reveal the biggest gaps in how we live and lead. We use that everyday scene to unpack a hard truth: you can’t pour into others if you never plug in yourself. Rather than treating rest as a reward for surviving chaos, we frame it as a core responsibility that keeps your presence sharp, your decisions clean, and your relationships cared for. As the calendar floods with travel, part...
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2 days ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
#440 Stop Sign. Sign of humans.
What if the most powerful mindset shift of your day happens at a red octagon? We take a common stop sign and turn it into a practical tool for presence, empathy, and contribution—no extra time, no special app, just a two-second reframe when the wheels stop rolling. We walk through the everyday scene at an intersection and unpack why that tiny pause is a perfect cue to widen your focus. Rather than staying locked in your own plans, you can choose to notice the person next to you—the one who m...
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5 days ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
#439 Stop Sign. Stop and Go
A red octagon isn’t just traffic control—it can be a personal reset button. We take a common, annoying pause and turn it into a practical tool for clarity, boundaries, and bold next steps. Each stop becomes permission to end what drains you and move toward what energizes you, using a simple two-part prompt: what will you stop, and where will you go? We walk through a mindset shift rooted in behavior design and habit science, showing how to repurpose an existing trigger into a cue for alignme...
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6 days ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
#438 Stop Sign. Distracted driving.
A simple red octagon can change how we move through the day. We take a hard look at the moments we blow past warnings—on the road and in our routines—and ask what that says about attention, comfort, and the people depending on us. Jared’s voicemail lands like a wake-up tap on the brakes, reminding us that missing a sign isn’t just inconvenient; it can put others at risk. From there, we unpack how distraction creeps in, why comfort can be a liability, and how a tiny pause can turn into a prote...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
#437 Stop Sign. Opportunity for reflection
The smallest pause can change the whole route. We take a familiar object—the red octagon we barely notice—and turn it into a practical tool for clarity, courage, and better decisions. Instead of treating stops as momentum killers, we explore how a brief halt creates space to notice options, check conditions, and move with intention rather than habit. You’ll hear how listeners reframed the stop sign as a prompt for reflection, then we build on that idea with a simple, repeatable practice: pau...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
#436 Stop Sign. Do you notice that?
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#435 Leaf. Giving out oxygen
What if a simple leaf could reset how you lead? We trace the arc from photosynthesis to culture, showing how healthy leaders absorb stress, confusion, and noise, then release clarity, care, and courage that teams can actually breathe. The metaphor is vivid, but the outcomes are practical: lighter rooms, faster decisions, and people who flourish instead of fizzle. We walk through the claim that the only thing blocking a healthy culture is poor leadership and unpack what that means in meetings...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

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#434 Leaf. I have to admit
What if a single leaf could change how you think about growth? We take a familiar object and use it as a springboard to challenge mental defaults, uncover hidden options, and design energy that lasts. It starts with a simple bias: our minds tag “leaf” to “tree.” A few listener messages crack that frame open—spinach, lettuce, basil, mint—suddenly the category expands and so does the way we approach choices in work and life. From there, we look at the quiet miracle of photosynthesis as a model...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
#433 Leaf. Disconnect and wither.
What if a simple leaf could reset how you lead? We follow a listener’s message from Vermont to uncover a grounded truth: leaders flourish when they stay rooted in purpose, health, and community. The image is humble, but it cuts through noise. Disconnection can look like freedom. Over time, it drains energy, clarity, and courage. We share candid stories about moving to new cities and losing the easy web of relationships that makes daily life flow. That missing network isn’t just convenience; ...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

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#432 Leaf. Properly reflect your season
A single leaf can rewire how we think about ambition, rest, and timing. We zoom in on that ordinary symbol to unpack a practical way to align your goals with the season you’re actually in—whether you’re blooming, harvesting, pruning, or recovering. Instead of pushing through every slowdown with more grit, we explore how to read the signals of your inner weather and match your pace to what life is asking right now. We share a simple framework for spotting your season: spring for experiments a...
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2 weeks ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
#431 Leaf. Its just a leaf…
What if the smallest thing on your walk could unlock your boldest idea? We kick off a five-part series by holding up a single leaf and using it as a lens for creativity, strategy, and personal growth. Instead of treating everyday objects as background noise, we show how focused attention turns the ordinary into a training ground for better thinking. We talk about the subtle difference between that won’t work and that didn’t work for me, and why language like this keeps curiosity alive on tea...
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2 weeks ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
#430 Hammer. You don’t have to hammer away.
What if a hammer didn’t mean “get to work,” but “give yourself a minute”? We take a familiar tool and flip the script, turning it into a cue to protect joy, community, and play. On a crisp Halloween night, we share a driveway tradition—fire pit, costumes, and a heap of neighborly fun—to show how celebration can be a serious growth strategy, not just a break from productivity. We talk about the real pressures behind constant hustle: bills, responsibilities, and the nagging urge to be “on” all...
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2 weeks ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
#429 Hammer. Will you swing away?
Ever notice how a nail never moves until someone swings? That’s the spark behind this fast, focused exploration of leadership, momentum, and meaningful action. We take a simple hammer and turn it into a working model for progress: contact creates change. If you’ve been waiting for clarity, motivation, or perfect timing, this conversation offers a practical reset—pick the right target, take the first strike, and learn from the rebound. We unpack why leaders can’t outsource the hard parts: eng...
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2 weeks ago
2 minutes

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#428 Hammer. Best use?
A hammer shouldn’t be this interesting—and yet it is. We take a humble tool and use it to challenge the way we work, learn, and solve problems. One listener tip unlocks a clever nail-setting move that prevents smashed thumbs and, more importantly, reframes how we approach every tool and process in our lives. If a claw can start a nail with precision, what hidden features are we missing in our inboxes, meetings, or phone settings? We walk through the moment of discovery—the “why didn’t I thin...
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3 weeks ago
2 minutes

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#427 Hammer. Is it time for the claw side?
A bent nail tells the truth we try to ignore: pushing harder can make the problem worse. We take a familiar tool—the hammer—and turn it into a clear, usable framework for smarter effort, better timing, and cleaner fixes. With caller insights and real-world stories, we explore why aiming matters more than force, how to spot early signs of trouble, and when to flip the tool and pull the nail instead of swinging again. We start with the simple power of a good first inch. A few careful taps set ...
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3 weeks ago
3 minutes

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#426 Hammer. Channel your power with purpose.
A hammer can build or break—so can your focus. We take that everyday tool out of the toolbox and turn it into a compass for how to use your energy with intention. This short, punchy session blends story, metaphor, and practical prompts to help you move from raw effort to precise impact, especially on days when motivation runs thin. We explore why “power without aim is destruction,” and how a tiny shift—placing a hammer where you see it daily—can anchor a weekly practice of clear, purposeful ...
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3 weeks ago
2 minutes

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#425 Shoes. Someone else’s shoes
What if a common pair of shoes could change how you lead, drive, and judge strangers on a Tuesday morning? We explore a simple, memorable shift: using shoes as a daily cue to practice empathy, slow your reactions, and make better choices when stakes feel high. A listener named Todd shares a story from grade school where the teacher asked students to switch shoes and walk around for an hour. That tiny experiment delivered a big truth—every gait is different, and so is every life. We take that...
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3 weeks ago
2 minutes

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#424 Shoes. Putting on your shoes is a HUGE deal
What if a simple pair of shoes could change how you work, lead, and live? We dig into the power of tiny fundamentals through the unexpected lens of laces and leather, inspired by John Wooden’s legendary practice of teaching players to tie their shoes. It’s not nostalgia—it’s strategy. By eliminating blisters, loose laces, and other avoidable friction, you free your mind to focus on the game that actually matters. I share why small details aren’t busywork but the backbone of consistent perfor...
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3 weeks ago
2 minutes

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#423 Shoes. Gone before us.
A single snapshot—small feet swallowed by a parent’s heavy work shoes—can change how we think about progress. We take that vivid image from Andrew in Tennessee and turn it into a practical mindset: every step we take is shaped by the people who walked before us, and the simplest objects around us can remind us to honor that truth. We talk through the quiet power of mentors and everyday guides: parents who showed us grit, teachers who sparked curiosity, coaches who pushed our limits, bosses w...
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4 weeks ago
2 minutes

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#422 Shoes. Haircut. Belt. Shoes.
A simple prompt with surprising reach: look at your shoes. We take a small, everyday object and use it as a lens for attention, identity, and follow-through—sparked by a listener’s family rule that you can learn a lot from a person’s haircut, belt, and shoes. Not about brands or status, this conversation is about signals: how cared-for gear reflects standards, how consistency compounds, and how tiny fixes reduce friction across your day. We unpack what footwear says about fit, cleanliness, w...
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4 weeks ago
2 minutes

Growth Instigators Hotline
A dead phone, a nearby charger, and a leader who needs to make an urgent call—sometimes the most ordinary moments reveal the biggest gaps in how we live and lead. We use that everyday scene to unpack a hard truth: you can’t pour into others if you never plug in yourself. Rather than treating rest as a reward for surviving chaos, we frame it as a core responsibility that keeps your presence sharp, your decisions clean, and your relationships cared for. As the calendar floods with travel, part...