5 Leadership Lessons from 25 Years of Business with Rusty Fulling

Path for Growth with Alex Judd

Experience is often the best teacher when it comes to leadership, and today, Rusty Fulling is sharing the top 5 lessons he’s learned through his 25 years of business ownership. Rusty is the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, a company helping business owners access financial clarity and peace of mind. He talks with Alex about five key insights for leaders and explains what each of them has looked like in practice in his business. You won’t want to miss this one!

• Today Rusty Fulling is sharing 5 lessons he’s learned in 25 years of business (0:45)
• How did you get started as a business owner? (3:09)
• 1. Be intentional: Take the time to define who you are and what you believe (6:56)
• What does it look like to find your leadership voice? (12:45)
• 2. Be patient: Consistent deposits will start to earn interest (17:07)
• What advice can you share for someone who struggles with patience? (21:25)
• 3. Be a difference maker: It’s not just about the balance sheet (22:45)
• Why are service projects important for your team? (28:09)
• How have you developed a healthy pace? (30:27)
• 4. Be a lifelong learner: Significance matters more than success (35:05)
• What are you learning right now? (42:53)
• 5. Be still: Listen and seek clarity and counsel (44:40)
• How do you help leaders steward their businesses’ resources? (49:41)

Helpful Links and Resources

Global Leadership Podcast

The Way I Heard it Podcast

“Scarcity Brain” by Michael Easter

“Hidden Potential” by Adam Grant

Fulling Management and Accounting

Rusty Fulling website

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