<p>Blake Erickson is the co-founder of Scaling.com, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs scale bigger and faster than they ever thought possible. He is the co-author of the New York Times best-selling book <em>The Science of Scaling</em>, and a highly sought-after keynote speaker specializing in guiding companies and individuals to achieve rapid growth and seemingly impossible goals. Blake resides in Utah with his amazing wife, Bre, and their two sons.<br /> <!-- Leave this comment to create a SPACE followed by photo of the guest --><br /> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-259748" src="https://files.leadingsaints.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/03151800/Blake-Erickson-e1764800350878-400x400.png" alt="Blake Erickson" width="400" height="400" /><br /> <!-- Leave this comment to create a SPACE --><br /> <!-- GENERIC LINK to Zion Lab and "Watch the Video" IMAGE --><a href="https://app.leadingsaints.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-258841" src="https://files.leadingsaints.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/04134941/Watch-the-Video1-e1754337003739.png" alt="Watch the Video" width="300" height="100" /> <!-- "Share in Zion Lab" IMAGE --><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-259139" src="https://files.leadingsaints.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/06112457/Share-in-the-ZL-Community-e1757188256510.png" alt="Share Your Thoughts in the Zion Lab Community" width="300" height="100" /></a><br /> <!-- Leave this comment to create a SPACE --><br /> <a href="https://app.leadingsaints.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community</a></p> <h2>Links</h2> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Transformation-Science-Achieving-Impossible-ebook/dp/B0D37M59XR/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>The Science of Scaling: Grow Your Business Bigger and Faster Than You Think Possible</em></a><br /> <a href="https://scaling.com/audiobook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scaling.com/Audiobook</a><br /> <a href="https://leadingsaints.org/the-science-of-scaling-your-ward-an-interview-with-benjamin-hardy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Science of Scaling Your Ward | An Interview with Benjamin Hardy</a><br /> <!-- GENERIC LINK to Zion Lab --><a href="https://leadingsaints.org/zion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community</a></p> <h2>Highlights</h2> <p>Blake discusses the importance of setting ambitious goals and the principles of effective leadership within the context of Latter-day Saint service. The conversation emphasizes how faith and intentionality can lead to significant results in both personal and church-related endeavors.</p> <h3>Key Insights</h3> <p>Goal Setting and Faith: Blake shares his experience of setting a seemingly impossible goal of 100 baptisms during his mission, illustrating how faith and ambition can drive success.</p> <p><strong>Identifying Key Indicators:</strong> He emphasizes the importance of recognizing patterns and indicators that lead to success, such as focusing on individuals who are genuinely interested in the gospel rather than spreading efforts too thin.</p> <p><strong>The Power of One:</strong> The discussion highlights that often, one person can make a significant impact, whether in a business or church setting, by inspiring others and driving collective progress.</p> <p><strong>Less is More:</strong> Blake advocates for the idea that achieving goals often requires doing less but with greater focus, rather than simply increasing activity levels.</p> <p><strong>Cultural Dynamics:</strong> The conversation touches on the need to challenge existing cultural norms that may hinder progress, encouraging leaders to empower all members to contribute actively.</p> <h3>Leadership Applications</h3> <p><strong>Setting Clear Goals:</strong> Latter-day Saint leaders can adopt Blake&#8217;s approach by establishing clear, ambitious goals for their congregations, focusing on what truly matters to drive spiritual growth and engagement.</p> <p><strong>Fostering a Culture of Participation:</strong> Leaders should encourage all members to take initiative and share their insights, breaking down barriers that prevent individuals from stepping forward in service.</p> <p><strong>Prioritizing Key Activities:</strong> By identifying the most impactful activities and focusing efforts on those, leaders can enhance the effectiveness of their ministries, ensuring that resources are used wisely and results are maximized.</p> <p>00:03:24 &#8211; Blake Erickson&#8217;s Mission Experience<br /> 00:04:10 &#8211; Shifting Focus on Mission Goals<br /> 00:05:06 &#8211; Learning from Missionary Work<br /> 00:06:58 &#8211; Identifying Key Indicators for Success<br /> 00:08:27 &#8211; Setting Goals and Expectations<br /> 00:10:18 &#8211; The Importance of Commitment<br /> 00:12:10 &#8211; Recognizing Progress and Indicators<br /> 00:14:10 &#8211; Communicating with Non-Progressing Individuals<br /> 00:15:02 &#8211; Applying Business Principles to Church Leadership<br /> 00:16:37 &#8211; Scaling the Church and Its Impact<br /> 00:18:50 &#8211; The Gospel as a Solution<br /> 00:20:49 &#8211; Manifesting Faith in Daily Life<br /> 00:21:00 &#8211; Expressing Desires to God<br /> 00:23:30 &#8211; The Importance of Ambition<br /> 00:25:32 &#8211; Balancing Church Responsibilities<br /> 00:26:58 &#8211; Navigating Life After the Mission<br /> 00:27:09 &#8211; Engaging with Elders Quorum Leadership<br /> 00:29:04 &#8211; Focusing on One Goal in the Ward<br /> 00:30:17 &#8211; The Power of Less and Different Approaches<br /> 00:32:02 &#8211; Identifying False Requirements<br /> 00:34:15 &#8211; The Impact of One Person<br /> 00:35:04 &#8211; Onboarding Others to a Common Goal<br /> 00:37:31 &#8211; Building Unity Through Shared Goals<br /> 00:38:31 &#8211; Cultural Dynamics in Church Leadership<br /> <!-- SPACE --><br /> <iframe style="width: 100%; height: 180px;" src="https://ask.swellai.com/a/01kbk51aqafz4cp2errty7gess" width="100%" height="180" frameborder="0" scrolling="yes" seamless="true"></iframe><br /> <!-- END OF PAGE LINKS TO POPULAR CONTENT --></p> <p><em><strong>The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast </strong></em>is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit <em>Leading Saints&#8217;</em> mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the <a href="https://app.leadingsaints.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zion Lab community</a>. 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