It’s not hustle.
It’s trust, clarity, and letting go of control.
One of the fastest ways for founders to stall their own momentum?
They keep doing everything themselves.
In this week’s video, I unpack the three most common mistakes startup CEOs make—especially once they’ve grown past the early stage.
These patterns are everywhere. And they’re fixable.
1. Doing everything yourself
You’ve got a team now.
But you’re still editing the newsletter.
Still packing orders late into the night.
Still stuck in the details you should’ve handed off months ago.
This isn’t leadership.
It’s a control habit.
2. Hiring too fast—and too surface-level
Need people? Sure.
But you don’t just need bodies. You need alignment.
That means taking time to understand who fits your culture—not just the role.
Culture first. Skill second.
3. Delegating tasks—not responsibility
Founders hand off tasks.
But they hold on to the outcome.
That’s not delegation. That’s micromanagement in disguise.
Real trust sounds like:
“You got this. I trust you. Go do.”
If you want your company to scale—
You can’t keep being the glue.
You have to become the force that helps others rise.
Lead. Don’t cling.
