{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F91c3057e-073d-4eea-84fd-c796cd17fd20","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Close the Leadership Gap in Small Business by Growing Leaders From Within with Rich Ashton\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/91c3057e-073d-4eea-84fd-c796cd17fd20\"></iframe>","title":"Close the Leadership Gap in Small Business by Growing Leaders From Within with Rich Ashton","description":"Hiring leaders can break a small business. In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Yusuf speaks with Rich Ashton about why \u201cgood employees\u201d struggle after promotion and why outside hires often fail the culture test.\nThis episode is for small business owners, managers, and high performers stepping into leadership who want a clear, practical way to lead without burning out the team or themselves.\u00a0\nAbout the Guest:\nRich Ashton spent 45 years acquiring, turning around, operating, and selling small businesses. He built an internal leadership training program and authored Growing Your Own to help small businesses develop leaders from within.\u00a0\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nSmall business leadership requires balancing many roles, not just one specialty.\n\n\nCulture-fit issues with outside hires are often hard to fix.\n\n\nPromote for values and growth mindset, not pedigree.\n\n\nDefine leadership as influence built through accountability and connection.\n\n\nMake \u201cextreme ownership\u201d your default: everything is your responsibility as a leader.\n\n\nGo deeper than small talk to connect with employees and drive outcomes.\u00a0\n\n\nHow to Connect With the Guest:\nWebsite and course info: https://www.growingyourown.net/\u00a0Email: rich@growingyourown.net\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\u00a0\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.\u00a0\nWith over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact:\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: podcast@podhub.club\ud83c\udf10 Website: https://www.podhub.club/\ud83d\udccd Based in: India &amp; USA\u00a0\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83d\udce9 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\u00a0\u00a0\n#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #leadershipdevelopment #smallbusinessleadership #managementskills #teamculture #employeeengagement #accountability #delegation #founderlife #businessgrowth #peopledevelopment #workplacewellbeing #mindsetmatters #careerdevelopment","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/75d1fd94-b981-4db9-8d2c-62e0cb4bc74a/lixfg9y8bkdk92vanxdi7hauq6o2.jpg"}