time for their communities and somehow, don’t seem to be pulling their hair out to get it all done.
So what’s the secret?
Leadership development.
Strong leadership is not simply learning to manage others, it's learning to manage yourself. It’s looking under the hood and making an honest assessment of your strengths and abilities to drive the business to success, and building a ‘pit crew’ of complementary skill sets to help you. A growing business without evolving leadership, risks: Overwhelming even the most savvy founder, leading to burnout Developing bottlenecks that slow operations, frustrate teams, impact delivery and invite reputational damage Stalling or derailing without a captain at the helm who stalwartly holds and evolves the vision Growing too quickly, trying to do too much, without investing in strong foundations to support the growth Suffering culture degradation and attrition, losing key team members
So what’s a founder to do when you’re already juggling 4,582,193 things to ensure you are intentionally developing your leadership and de-risking your business trajectory?
the complexities of strategy, operations and entrepreneurship, starting with a deep dive on your leadership evolution and the vital role it plays in scaling sustainably. Offering practical insights and guidance for entrepreneurs and business leaders alike, from how to drop the ego while maintaining your audacity, to delegating to elevate, difficult decisions and uncomfortable conversations, each article will provide an in-depth exploration of key topics, ensuring you gain actionable knowledge to navigate the complexities of the business world.
The simple answer, ask for help.
Which ironically is not so simple if you haven’t worked on some of the key leadership development points. Or you don’t even know what to ask for.
This brings me to the even simpler answer: STAY TUNED.
Over the coming months, this series will embark on a journey to explore
Alex Snider is a seasoned Strategic Growth & Leadership Coachsultant with 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, M&A consulting, and startup success. Dedicated to demystifying entrepreneurship, she guides leaders from chaos to clarity, focusing on sustainable growth and team dynamics. Dive deeper into leadership evolution with her here and on her podcast, "As Yet Unknown: Adventures in Entrepreneurship."
Powered by FlippingBook