Wearing Every Hat — The Leadership Load in Small Businesses & Startups

Not all leadership happens inside large corporations.Some of the most complex and high-stakes leadership I hear about today is happening inside small businesses and startups.

⚙️ Where the founder is the strategist

💼 The CFO is also the recruiter

🌱 And the CEO is still shaping culture — while closing the next round or launching the next offer.

In recent conversations with small business and startup executives, I’m hearing:

✅ Finding and developing the right talent — especially knowledge transfer and succession planning across small, dispersed, or hybrid teams

📈 Scaling the business sustainably while staying focused on what matters most

🧭 Staying strategic in the midst of constant execution — especially when serving customers in real time

💬 If you are leading in a lean, fast-moving environment — what has helped you stay clear, grounded, and forward-looking?

I am continuing brief leadership conversations as part of my Summer Leadership Listening Series — to better understand what is showing up for executives in real time.

👉 If you are open to a quick conversation or would like to compare notes, feel free to reach out or connect directly.

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