Are you truly flourishing? Not just succeeding. Not just surviving. But flourishing...and doing it in a way that helps others flourish too. Alex Reneman shares his journey on the path to flourishing in his roles as a father, business owner, and active member of his community. He reflects on his own challenges and what has helped him grow along the way, while also seeking out others answers to the question: What does it mean to truly flourish?
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Live In Alignment For A Life of Meaning
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21:26"Flourishing is living in alignment with your highest virtues, where your thoughts, purpose, and actions come together in a life of meaning, contribution, encouragement, and growth." What does it really mean to flourish? Alex distills the entire philosophy of flourishing into a single sentence...then unpacks how he tries to live it out, even when h…
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What separates elite teams from merely professional ones? In this powerful episode, Alex unpacks what it means to be truly elite—and why process alone won’t get you there. Drawing inspiration from elite military units and years of experience scaling Mountain Leverage, he shares the mindset, cultural foundation, and performance expectations required…
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What do you do when uncertainty takes over? How do you handle fear, doubt, and the unknown without getting overwhelmed? Today, Alex unpacks the 3 key principles he relies on during times of uncertainty. These aren’t quick-fix “hacks” or feel-good advice—they’re battle-tested strategies that have helped him navigate unpredictable moments, both in bu…
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Alex answers a few questions around imposter syndrome, giving/receiving feedback, and if he has ever felt completely lost. He finds that ultimately leaders sometimes don't have enough left in the tank to lead...and those around them are the one's that pull them through. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them…
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Alex reflects on feedback he personally received from the team at his company and explores some of his personal challenges. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6Oleh Alex Reneman
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Alex explains how he sees his role as being the "humble narrator" who tries to help others see all the value they provide. Send this episode to a friend who needs a humble narrator every now and then...and give them a word of encouragement. Send us a message and let us know how it goes! Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and w…
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Alex explores the better kind of feedback, the most powerful, or simply the best - the kind you receive, not the kind you give. Next week's theme: seeking feedback from others and taking action on that feedback More questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form …
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Weekly Q&A: Providing Clearer Feedback, Balancing Positivity with Constructive Criticism, and more!
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11:53Alex addresses some questions around this week's current theme of getting better at providing valuable feedback to others. More questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6…
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Alex reflects on having "compassionate candor" and the balance between showing love to someone and giving them valuable feedback. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6…
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Alex reflects on how he's approached different contexts in his personal life and what it means for his path to flourishment. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6Oleh Alex Reneman
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New Year's Resolutions or Removals?
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19:28Alex discusses the emphasis on removal instead of resolutions in this new year and lays out his vision for 2025. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@reneman.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6Oleh Alex Reneman
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Alex reflects on 2024 and discusses 3 key areas of improvement that he has observed in his life as the year comes to a close. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6…
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As Christmas approaches, Alex analyzes a LinkedIn poster's "manager wishlist" for Christmas. Alex explores how true flourishing revolves around others and not just yourself. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9T…
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In a collection of internal messages Alex sent out to his company, we get a preview of how Alex approaches strategy, two brief examples of strategy from two well-known companies, and how uncertainty creates possibility. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill …
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Alex recounts his odd experience with Artificial Intelligence and ponders how its access to so much data might prove that we really aren't that special. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd6…
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As Thanksgiving approaches, Alex discusses one of his greatest superpowers: gratitude. He explains what it means to him and how he's operationalized it in family, business, and his community. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://f…
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Alex Reneman explores his personal struggle with Imposter Syndrome and how he's come to listen to it over time and turn it into a tool to better flourish in his life. Questions for Alex? Send them in to flourish@mountainleverage.com and we'll address them on the show! Feedback for the show? Fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/Fo5LYrx9TZx8bLJd…
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Join Alex Reneman in a Q&A session at his company's annual basecamp. Lots of questions we're asked about flourishing and this episode was put together to give a cohesive, practical view of flourishment and how it can be used effectively in not only individual lives, but complete operational models as well. What is the meaning behind the word flouri…
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When an Employee Is Dwindling, How Do You Help Them Flourish?
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39:12What should you do with someone whose usefulness has declined as your organization has evolved? Should you keep them on? Should you let them go? Alex Reneman breaks down a real-world example and explains his approach that focuses on the flourishment of not only the employee and the business, but the employee's family, community, and more. Questions…
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This Is Why I Need A Work Shutdown Ritual and What Happens When I Don't Follow It.
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11:38In this episode, Alex Reneman dives into being present for others outside of work and how he finds it necessary to honor the time after shutting down for work by not tapping back into emails, messages, or any projects until the next morning. He explains how once he violated this practice it messed up his evening and the entire next day, while also …
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Recognizing The Human And Not Just The Worker In Your Employees | E6
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16:54In this episode, Alex Reneman dives into what it means to take ownership of failures as a leader and why you must avoid seeing your employees as just workhorses built to make you succeed. You have to recognize and respect the complete humans who are your employees. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a busi…
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Taking Action & Risks, Providing Value, And More Lessons From The Stories Of CEO, Jim Matuga | E5
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58:40In this episode, Alex dives into a discussion with Jim Matuga, President of Inner Action Media & Host of Positively West Virginia. Jim and Alex dig into their lives as entrepreneurs and various stories about the lessons they've learned along their paths. We hear from Jim on how he ended up being mentored by John Chambers, the fortuitous launch of h…
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What Is The Job Of A Leader? (Hint: Create Context) | E4
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12:04In this episode, Alex Reneman analyzes a LinkedIn post that says what the role of a leader is, Alex expresses his disagreement and explains what he believes the #1 job of a leader in any situation is. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the …
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Work-Life Balance Doesn't Work. Try This Instead | E3
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12:14In this episode, Alex Reneman explores his personal experience with "work-life balance" and how it feels like an impossible juggling act. Instead, he likes to use "work-life barter", an approach where you can be most effective at what you are doing in the current moment, while not sacrificing the multiple roles you may have. Welcome to Flourishing.…
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This One Word Can Transform How You Live Your Life | E2
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19:34In today's episode, Alex Reneman defines the word "flourish" and explains how this word is the core of optimal living in his life as a business owner, father, and active member of his hometown community. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are t…
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In this episode, Alex gives a quick rundown of what Flourishing w/ Alex Reneman will look like and what his intentions are for the listeners. Welcome to Flourishing. This podcast explores the challenging path of growing a business, raising a family, and living in a community. These are the struggles and obstacles Alex Reneman and others have faced …
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