In this episode of The Big Dreams Great Teams Podcast, host Paula Maidens dives into the five critical leadership habits that CEOs of small businesses need to break in order to scale successfully. 

As your business grows, the leadership strategies that worked in the early days often become roadblocks to further success. Paula explores common pitfalls such as expecting employees to work at the same speed as the CEO, hiring for comfort rather than business needs, and promoting based on tenure. 

Packed with practical advice, real-life examples, and insights on how to shift your mindset, this episode is essential listening for small business CEOs looking to elevate their leadership and grow their teams effectively.

Tune in to discover how breaking these leadership habits can help you build a stronger, more scalable business.

Highlights

• Stop thinking, I'll tell them once and then they should just do it.
• Context creates clarity in communication.
• You can't expect everybody to work as fast as you do.
• Your job as a leader is to build a cohesive team.
• Hire for skills and capabilities, not for comfort or familiarity.
• Loyalty should not be the sole reason for promotions.
• Comfort in hiring can limit business growth.
• Leadership requires letting go of old habits.
• Stretching yourself is essential for business growth.
• Your business will only grow to the extent you're willing to be uncomfortable.

Chapters

00:00 Elevating Leadership: Key Traps to Avoid

06:12 Building a Diverse and Effective Team

12:31 The Importance of Challenging Comfort Zones