CSTG 240: Creating “Win for All” Solutions with Andrew Hasty
Release Date: 11/25/2025
Can't Stop the Growth
Peterman Brothers’ Andrew Hasty unpacks Commitment #4 from The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: Create Win-for-All Solutions. Andrew draws a powerful parallel between history and leadership using the Treaty of Versailles and the aftermath of World War I to show how “win–lose” thinking always backfires. He challenges leaders in the trades to move beyond short-term victories and build systems where everyone: customer, field professional, and the company — can win together. Through real stories from the Peterman team, Andrew shows why loyalty to outcomes, not rigid processes,...
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The hardest promise to keep is the one you make with yourself. In this solo episode, Chad Peterman kicks off a new series based on The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, diving deep into one of the most important commitments a leader can make: practicing integrity. Integrity isn’t just about morality or “being a good person.” It’s about alignment between what you think, feel, say, and do. Chad explores how to make impeccable agreements, take full responsibility for your results, and repair relationships where trust has slipped. He also shares personal stories from leadership and...
info_outlinePeterman Brothers’ Andrew Hasty unpacks Commitment #4 from The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: Create Win-for-All Solutions.
Andrew draws a powerful parallel between history and leadership using the Treaty of Versailles and the aftermath of World War I to show how “win–lose” thinking always backfires. He challenges leaders in the trades to move beyond short-term victories and build systems where everyone: customer, field professional, and the company — can win together.
Through real stories from the Peterman team, Andrew shows why loyalty to outcomes, not rigid processes, leads to better results and a stronger culture. He breaks down the four keys to “win for all” leadership: candor, abundance, allyship, and curiosity, and reminds every leader that their people’s failures are theirs to own and their successes are theirs to celebrate.
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Key Takeaways:
- Win-for-All Thinking: Business success isn’t a zero-sum game. The goal is to create outcomes that benefit everyone.
- Loyalty to Outcomes Over Processes: Processes matter, but leaders must be flexible enough to adapt them in pursuit of better results.
- Candor, Abundance, Allies, and Curiosity: The four traits every conscious leader must cultivate to build trust and innovation.
- Own the Failures, Give Away the Wins: A true leader takes responsibility when things go wrong and gives credit when they go right.
- Empowering Field Pros: Every policy or protocol should make life easier for the people in the field—the ones driving the company forward.