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Explore the frameworks that can position you for greater organizational success. With the right tools at your disposal and an adherence to your Vision, there’s nothing stopping you from developing high-performing teams and building a company you’ll love forever.

Tagged with Founder Mode Series (2):

  • The Trap of Manager Mode: Why Founders Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Live There for Long

    In the day-to-day struggle of building, running, and scaling a business, founders can find themselves stuck in Manager Mode, putting their energy into operations and structure instead of looking ahead at the next 5–10 years. While Manager Mode ensures systems run smoothly, Founder Mode triggers ...

  • The Founder's Journey Through the Lens of the Stages of Development

    Building a company isn’t just about the founder’s vision — it’s about scaling that vision as the company matures. This is where the dynamic between Founder Mode and Leader Mode comes into play. Founders are responsible for driving the company forward, but as our companies grow, the need for ...

  • 6 Ingredients Founders Use to Build Damn Good, If Not Great, Companies

    As founders, we’re not just the creators of our company’s vision but also the ones who set it in motion and adjust its course along the way. This role transcends “typical” leadership — instead, it’s a commitment to a journey that’s uniquely ours. And on that journey, we wear many hats, constantly ...