EntreLeadership Why Your Business Will Never Escape This Stage, Unless . . .
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Mar 18, 2026 John Felkins, EntreLeadership contributor who coaches teams through business growth stages, walks listeners through why growing companies feel chaotic. He explains the Pathfinder stage and its common problems. Short segments cover mission, vision, core values, communication rhythms, and role clarity to move teams from confusion to coordinated momentum.
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Coaching Kids Turned Chaos Into System
- John Felkins describes coaching five-year-old hockey players to illustrate chaos turning into systems.
- Teaching kids to stay in lanes and pass the puck created order and let the team start winning games quickly.
Pathfinder Stage Causes Turnover And Drift
- Pathfinder stage emerges when owners stop doing everything and the business lacks direction, causing turnover and inconsistency.
- Early hires outgrow roles and newer hires can't connect to purpose without shared clarity and systems.
Write A Mission Statement As A Decision Filter
- Create a concise mission statement that states what you do, who you serve, and why you exist to guide daily decisions.
- Use the mission as a filter to say yes or no to opportunities that align with company purpose.