Building Conviction and Scaling Vision (feat. Aaron Wagner)

Aaron Wagner is the Founder of FromwithN and a leadership coach who helps middle managers lead with clarity and confidence. With over two decades of experience in founder-led companies, he’s led teams, built leadership development programs, and has turned around underperforming divisions across the country. He’s passionate about helping managers grow because he has been there and has lived it. He currently coaches middle managers one-on-one, on Instagram and through his email newsletter The Managers Minute.

In this episode, he explores the power of high standards, how to separate identity from performance, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge your thinking. Aaron also opens up about how family shapes his priorities and why true leadership is about creating opportunity for others.

Key Takeaways:

1. Growth starts with getting radically honest with yourself.
2. The right people will elevate your standards and mindset.
3. Conviction comes from preparation and clarity.
4. Leadership is about building others, not just businesses.
5. Identity and performance are connected, but not the same.

Additional Resources:

Aaron Wagner, Founder, FromwithN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronkwagner/

Follow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/posts/?feedView=all

Learn more about PeopleForward Network: http://www.peopleforwardnetwork.com/