How do you?..... Choose Growth-Minded Advisors Over Safety Seekers(...and how to spot the difference before they stall your success)
- Rose Odette
- May 5
- 2 min read
In my book Charge Like a Bull, I dedicated an entire chapter to this exact topic because I’ve lived the consequences of getting it wrong. Choosing the right advisors isn’t just a smart move — it’s a survival strategy for growth. If you want to scale fast, you can’t afford the drag of advisors who play it safe. You need people who speak the language of momentum, risk, and relentless execution.
Growth-Minded vs. Play-It-Safe Advisors
Characteristic | Growth-Minded Advisor | Play-It-Safe Advisor |
Mindset | Operates from abundance | Operates from fear and scarcity |
Advice Style | Pushes possibilities, asks “What’s the 10x move?” | Limits options, asks “What if it fails?” |
Relationship to Risk | Embraces strategic risk as a growth tool | Views risk as danger, not opportunity |
Perspective | Future-focused, visionary, progressive | Past-focused, conventional, reactive |
Energy | Bold, uplifting, catalytic | Cautious, restrictive, often skeptical |
Five Beliefs That Set Growth-Minded Advisors Apart
They know real growth only happens outside the comfort zone.
They challenge you to play bigger, not safer.
They understand that protecting the status quo is a hidden form of sabotage.
They believe momentum matters more than perfection.
They’re not afraid of failure — they fear stagnation.
How to Spot and Recruit Growth-Minded Advisors
Share a bold idea and watch their reaction. Do they lean in or lean back?
Ask them, “What’s the biggest risk you’ve encouraged someone to take — and how did it pay off?”
Look for pattern breakers. These advisors don’t use templates — they build new models.
Post advisory roles that highlight boldness, velocity, and strategic courage as key traits.
Prioritize chemistry. A great growth-minded advisor doesn’t just believe in your vision — they expand it.
Chapter Callout
In Charge Like a Bull, the chapter titled “Growth-Minded Boards and Advisors: The Catalysts of Scale” lays out the full roadmap. I cover how to identify, vet, and engage these high-impact advisors, and how to protect your business from the slow suffocation that comes from playing it safe.
Final Thought
The wrong advisor will talk you out of your destiny. The right one will push you toward it. Don’t mistake caution for wisdom. Growth demands partners who aren’t afraid to run at full speed with you. Choose accordingly.
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