Carl Saunders was stuck. Four years of flat revenue. Flat profit. Eighty to one hundred hour weeks. Two top performers asking, “Where is the opportunity here?” Most CEOs know that moment. Few know how to climb out. In this episode, Carl shares how he broke the cycle that was burning him out and stalling the company. His story moves from overwork and fear-driven leadership to a system that transformed the business: daily huddles, transparency, servant leadership, real accountability, and a tea...
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Carl Saunders was stuck. Four years of flat revenue. Flat profit. Eighty to one hundred hour weeks. Two top performers asking, “Where is the opportunity here?” Most CEOs know that moment. Few know how to climb out. In this episode, Carl shares how he broke the cycle that was burning him out and stalling the company. His story moves from overwork and fear-driven leadership to a system that transformed the business: daily huddles, transparency, servant leadership, real accountability, and a tea...
Episode 6: Escaping the Doom Loop & Staying Aligned at the Top with Michael Guthrie of InForm Studio
Escape the CEO Doom Loop
36 minutes
4 months ago
Episode 6: Escaping the Doom Loop & Staying Aligned at the Top with Michael Guthrie of InForm Studio
When your company’s growth slows, the instinct is to work harder, move faster, and push your team harder. But what if that’s exactly what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, Michael Guthrie, experienced CEO, breaks down why even the most successful leaders can get caught in the CEO doom loop, and how to break free. We unpack: How growth plateaus actually start (and why it’s rarely market conditions).The warning signs your leadership team is out of alignment.Why “do more” often backfires w...
Escape the CEO Doom Loop
Carl Saunders was stuck. Four years of flat revenue. Flat profit. Eighty to one hundred hour weeks. Two top performers asking, “Where is the opportunity here?” Most CEOs know that moment. Few know how to climb out. In this episode, Carl shares how he broke the cycle that was burning him out and stalling the company. His story moves from overwork and fear-driven leadership to a system that transformed the business: daily huddles, transparency, servant leadership, real accountability, and a tea...
