About this episode
This episode explores the challenges founders face in leadership and provides practical tools to shift from working in the business to working on it.
Are you truly leading your company, or are you just its most senior, overworked employee? Welcome to a special deep-dive episode of the https://Awesomers.com Podcast! Today, we are tackling the "reluctant leader trap"—that dangerous phase where founders get stuck grinding through daily technical tasks instead of building a business that actually serves their life. Drawing on the Catalyst88 Executive Training Program and the deep experience of veteran entrepreneur, CEO coach, and mentor Steve Simonson, this episode is a masterclass in founder-to-founder training. We break down the exact mindset shifts and practical tools you need to stop working in your business and start working on it. https://stevensimonson.com In this action-packed episode, we cover: The Three Pillars of Leadership: How to master Vision, Action, and Culture, and practically apply them to your daily executive decision-making. Discovering Your "WHY": Why finding your intensely personal purpose—beyond just financial success—is the ultimate unlock for unlimited energy and momentum. Systemic Thinking: How to stop the "blame game" and use system-based solutions to crush the most common and annoying small business…
People in this episode
Host: Awesomers.com
Guest: Steve Simonson
Topics covered
- leadership
- founder mindset
- business systems
- executive decision-making
- personal purpose
- strategic planning
Keywords
- leadership
- founders
- business growth
- mindset shifts
- systemic thinking
- vision
- culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Catalyst88 Executive Training Program, stevensimonson.com
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