The Founder’s Shift: Leading People Instead of Doing the Work

At $1M+, your real job changes: it’s not about being the hardest worker in the room anymore. It’s about leading the people who do the work. That shift can be tough because you built your business by rolling up your sleeves, but now the value you bring is in vision, decision-making, and culture.

Great founders at this stage stop micromanaging and start empowering. They spend less time in the weeds and more time setting direction. If you find yourself jumping back into execution constantly, it’s a sign you haven’t fully made the shift. Remember: your growth depends on how well you lead others, not how many hours you grind.

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