About this episode
In this episode of Walk In Victory, NaRon Tillman is joined by Rich Ashton for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, employee empowerment, and the role company culture plays in long-term business success.Rich draws from his background in the U.S. Navy and his transition into entrepreneurship to explain how healthy organizations are built through trust, values, and intentional leadership rather than control or micromanagement. Together, NaRon and Rich explore what keeps employees engaged, how leaders can create environments where people grow, and why developing leaders from within is essential for sustainable businesses.The discussion also touches on Rich’s book, Growing Your Own Leaders, and how small and growing companies can apply these principles in practical, real-world ways.⏱️ Episode Timeline00:00 Introduction: Empowering Your Team for Success00:26 The Importance of Happy Employees01:22 Micromanagement vs. Empowerment03:00 Building a Strong Company Culture03:34 Interview with Rich: Employee Relations04:52 The Value of Company Culture06:17 Vetting and Values in Employees07:49 Rich’s Journey: From Navy to Business Success13:56 Leadership and Growth in Small Businesses22:18 Rich’s Book: Growing Your Own Leaders27:14 Conclusion:Walking in Victory Guest links:https://www.growingyourown.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-ashton-397a2b10/https://www.instagram.com/richashtongyo/https://x.com/ashtonrichgyohttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583797256864Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/walk-in-victory--4078479/support.🎧 Thanks for listening to Walk In Victory with NaRon Tillman.If this episode resonated with you, follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who would benefit from the conversation.📘 Read the Book — Awakening I AM: Internal Awareness in an AI Agehttps://walkinvictory.me/awakening-i-am⚙️ Explore Victory Builders — Systems for founders who execute with clarity
