How to Begin, Beat Challenges, and Build Culture with Clay Steves

The best leaders aren’t always the people who excel from the start, but rather those who stay committed to always growing. Clay Steves, owner and CEO of Habakkuk Health, is someone who exemplifies this as a leader and communicator. In this episode, Clay describes how he built a successful business without prior leadership experience, including some of the challenges he faced and the steps he took to build a healthier culture. Clay also talks about the importance of rest for leaders and their families, and he discusses the ways he’s worked to ensure that feedback and healthy conflict are welcome at his company. 

Get to know Clay with rapid-fire questions (2:46)

Why do you take issue with the term “servant leadership?” (6:18)

What motivated you to start Habakkuk Health? (7:55)

What was the tipping point that turned your idea into action? (11:40)

How do you view failure as a business owner? (13:45)

What podcasts, books, and leaders had the biggest impact on your business? (17:56)

How did you develop your vision and commit to growth as a first-time leader? (20:56)

What were the symptoms and the source of your early leadership challenges? (25:06)

Why is a healthy home life vital for leaders? (31:17)

How do you set boundaries to prioritize family rest and Sabbath? (39:49)

How have you learned to stay present? (49:03)

What do you do when you find your mind racing? (51:04)

How can leaders create an environment where feedback is encouraged? (53:42)

Why is it a leader’s job to mine for conflict, and how do you create a culture where people care deeply? (59:47)

What are you most excited about? (1:04:32)

How to connect with Clay (1:06:14)

How can leaders stay excited about their businesses and keep moving forward? (1:06:54)

“Convos with Clay” Podcast
Habakkuk Health Website
“Managing Leadership Anxiety” by Steve Cuss
Path for Growth Membership
Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching
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The best leaders aren’t always the people who excel from the start, but rather those who stay committed to always growing. Clay Steves, owner and CEO of Habakkuk Health, is someone who exemplifies this as a leader and communicator. In this episode, Clay describes how he built a successful business without prior leadership experience, including some of the challenges he faced and the steps he took to build a healthier culture. Clay also talks about the importance of rest for leaders and their families, and he discusses the ways he’s worked to ensure that feedback and healthy conflict are welcome at his company. 

Get to know Clay with rapid-fire questions (2:46)
Why do you take issue with the term “servant leadership?” (6:18)
What motivated you to start Habakkuk Health? (7:55)
What was the tipping point that turned your idea into action? (11:40)
How do you view failure as a business owner? (13:45)
What podcasts, books, and leaders had the biggest impact on your business? (17:56)
How did you develop your vision and commit to growth as a first-time leader? (20:56)
What were the symptoms and the source of your early leadership challenges? (25:06)
Why is a healthy home life vital for leaders? (31:17)
How do you set boundaries to prioritize family rest and Sabbath? (39:49)
How have you learned to stay present? (49:03)
What do you do when you find your mind racing? (51:04)
How can leaders create an environment where feedback is encouraged? (53:42)
Why is it a leader’s job to mine for conflict, and how do you create a culture where people care deeply? (59:47)
What are you most excited about? (1:04:32)
How to connect with Clay (1:06:14)
How can leaders stay excited about their businesses and keep moving forward? (1:06:54)

“Convos with Clay” Podcast

Habakkuk Health Website

“Managing Leadership Anxiety” by Steve Cuss

Path for Growth Membership

Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching

Sign up for the Worth It Wednesday Email

Join Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook