The Century-Minded Leader:
Built To Last For Centuries
A weekly newsletter from Matthew Powell
As a leader, imagine you're at a fork in the road of your business (leadership) journey.
One path?
It's the usual route. The route that is taught in most classrooms. Quick wins, fast growth, big exit. Sounds great, right? But look closer - you'll see burnt-out teams and hollow victories scattered along the way.
The other path?
It's trickier, sure. But it leads to something bigger - businesses that outlive their founders, teams that thrive, and communities that flourish. A leadership journey where business seeks to benefit all stakeholders. It’s a journey that embraces the AND.
I'm Matthew Powell, 4th generation leader and CEO of Century Companies. I've chosen the second path. I’m pursuing wisdom and building relationships to prove you can grow both profit AND people.
Every week, I share what I'm learning as I lead a 100+ year-old family business measured in centuries, not five-year exits.
We need a new conversation amongst leaders. There’s a lot of pressure in business to squeeze and use resources “effectively.”
We need a guide for navigating today's business world while holding onto what really matters. Here is what you’ll find in my newsletter.
Why do we need a Century Mindset?
01
Real Talk from the Trenches
Honest insights while on my CEO journey
— STEWARDSHIP —
02
Playing the Long Game
Strategies for lasting growth and impact
— COMPOUNDING —
03
Work-Life Harmony
Candid conversations to strike the balance of business and personal. We only get 18 summers with our kids… don’t screw it up!
— HUMANITY —
I will curate and share evergreen insights related to all three of these leadership categories.
This one's for you if:
You want to find your life’s work in business
You're tired of the "grow fast, exit bigger" mantra
You're juggling business demands with family and community needs
of Century-Minded leaders
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By subscribing, you're not just getting emails. You're enrolling to walk alongside me as we seek to learn and better serve on the second path.
In the 21st century, we are in the knowledge economy. Those who learn the most win. Let’s learn together to build lasting success AND fulfillment.
Each week, expect:
Insights that challenge the status quo
Book recommendations and excerpts that shaped my thinking
Real stories of building a lasting business
Join me and be part of the others. The others that believe business can be a place for building belonging, mastery of leadership, and finding fulfillment alongside incredible success.
