# How to Upgrade Your Circle Without Burning Bridges

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Podcast: [Business, Bourbon & Cigars](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-bourbon-cigars-6587265)
Published: 2025-12-26T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://business-bourbon.captivate.fm
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## Resource

Loyalty is a strength... until it becomes the reason you're not growing. If you feel stuck, drained or find yourself holding back your wins, this episode will shift how you think about the people around you. You’ll learn how to decide who belongs in your inner circle and a five-step process to upgrade your circle without drama. Topics discussed: Why your circle matters (01:42) The fatal mistake leaders make (03:09) Step 1: put people in the right circle (03:25) Step 2: recognize red flags in your circle (04:27) Step 3: upgrade your circle without drama (05:11) Step 4: leave rooms you’ve outgrown (08:41) Step 5: build your next-level inner circle (09:37) Tired of feeling stuck? Download our FREE Limitless Growth eBook for strategies for continuous improvement, time management, and leadership skills that make an impact: https://meplusultra.com/growth/ Download our FREE Client Centric Leader eBook for a deeper playbook on building loyalty no competitor can steal: https://meplusultra.com/ebooks/ Apply for the Me Plus Ultra Mastermind to connect with elite entrepreneurs who solve real problems together: https://MePlusUltra.com Subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3SN2fHn Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74bfJL9J2fjevQEvi17ekU YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MePlusUltraNetwork/ Connect with Me Plus Ultra: https://www.instagram.com/me_plus_ultra/ https://www.facebook.com/MePlusUltra/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1011061052968028/ https://x.com/Me_Plus_Ultra/ Connect with Scott Joseph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ScottJoseph https://www.instagram.com/scotttjoseph/ https://www.facebook.com/ScottTJoseph/ https://x.com/ScottTJoseph1 This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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