Tom Fafinski, founder of EPiC Peer Groups, joins Mark Altman on the iCommunicate Podcast to discuss executive peer groups, leadership growth, and why meaningful change often starts at the top.
In this guest appearance on the iCommunicate Podcast with Mark Altman, Tom Fafinski shares his perspective on why change can be difficult for business owners and how executive peer groups can help leaders break through the barriers that prevent growth.
Tom discusses why many successful owners struggle to step away from being the person responsible for every decision, and how transitioning from a “doer” to a leader who empowers others can transform both the business and the owner’s role within it.
As the founder and facilitator of EPiC Peer Groups, Tom has worked with estate planning law firm owners to improve performance through accountability, shared experiences, and data-driven conversations with other business leaders. In this conversation, he explains how surrounding yourself with the right peer group can provide the perspective and challenge needed to make meaningful changes.
In this episode, Tom and Mark discuss:
- Why change fails at the top and why leadership growth often requires changing how owners see their own role.
- The shift from operator to leader and how successful owners create space for their teams to take ownership.
- Building accountability through executive peer groups and why leaders benefit from conversations with people facing similar challenges.
- The importance of focus and discipline when deciding what work truly deserves your attention.
- Creating a culture where people tell you the truth instead of simply reinforcing existing beliefs.
Tom also shares lessons from his own journey as a law firm owner, including building and selling two law practices, narrowing his focus, and learning how to create growth by empowering others.
“The biggest challenge for many owners isn’t having enough time. It’s letting go of the identity they built around being the person who solves everything.”
Listen to the full guest appearance below to hear Tom’s insights on leadership, growth, and why the right conversations can change the trajectory of a business.