What happens to a company’s soul when it starts to scale?
In this episode of the Dataliction podcast, John and Travis dive deep into the tension between growth and identity. As businesses expand, customer bases shift, metrics multiply, and new team members come on board—but how do you hold on to the culture, purpose, and values that made you great in the first place? This conversation tackles leadership’s role in preserving that soul, using data to protect what matters, and navigating identity shifts without losing yourself along the way.
Chapters
00:00 The Soul of a Business
12:25 The Ship of Theseus: Identity and Change
14:44 Customer Evolution and Business Identity
16:37 Leadership and Company Vision
18:34 Navigating Leadership Changes
20:28 The Impact of Culture on Growth
22:14 Team Dynamics and Purpose
24:47 The Shift from Purpose to Profit
27:31 Fear and Uncertainty in Leadership
29:26 Leadership Responsibility in Hiring
32:16 Framework for Preserving Identity
33:41 Cultural Habits and Values
36:33 Humanizing Metrics
39:53 Building Relationship Rhythms
41:20 Maintaining Strong Relationships
46:56 Using Data to Protect Purpose
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