In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari sits down with Tara Landes – founder of Bellrock and a powerhouse behind the scenes of 300+ businesses – to unpack the real reasons small and mid-sized businesses get stuck. Tara breaks down: Why most managers are set up to fail (and how to fix it) The critical difference between leadership and management (and why you need both) The myth of the perfect strategic plan – and what execution actually takes Why lagging metrics are killing your momentum What actually creates a high-performance culture With real stories, actionable frameworks, and a few zingers (wait for the airplane-in-the-jungle analogy 👀), this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about self-mastery and leading a team that thrives. 💡 Whether you're a founder, people leader, or growing manager, this conversation will challenge how you think about progress – and give you a blueprint for doing it better. 👉 Listen now and discover the small shifts that create massive traction. 🔗 Links: Connect with Tara Landes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taralandes     💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider 👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more 👉 Want to use AI to amplify your leadership? Grab our free guide “The 50 Best AI Prompts for Executives” → https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide