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165. How CEOs help their best leaders leave (and still win)
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What does it say about your leadership if your best people never outgrow their roles?
CEOs want loyalty and great companies require growth. And sometimes, those two forces collide.
In this episode Phil explores what it really means to lead when one of your best people is ready for their next play.
- Learn how to spot the difference between healthy growth tension and silent disengagement
- Understand why helping leaders leave well often strengthens long-term growth and trust
- Gain a practical CEO framework for expanding roles, planning succession, or leading strong exits
If you want to grow as a leader without creating dependency — and build a company where people become more capable because of you — this episode is for you.
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