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From Startup Passion to Scaling Up | Kevin Shtofman, Luke Mickelson | Ep 920
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“The art of letting go is really hard to do.” – Kevin Shtofman
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Luke Mickelson and Kevin Shtofman and Luke Mickelson for a masterclass in outlier leadership. We dig into the untold truths of founder syndrome, why adaptability is everything, and exactly how to keep growing at every stage. Discover hard-won lessons on letting go, the power of self-awareness, and how action beats overthinking every single time. Whether you’re a founder, team leader, or creative force—you’ll walk away with tools to get unstuck, elevate your game, and build something that lasts.
Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Meet Luke and Kevin
01:50 Evolving as a Leader
03:10 Founder Syndrome Defined
05:15 Building Teams That Scale
08:05 When to Let Go
13:25 Action vs. Ideas
17:15 Hardest Leadership Lessons
21:30 Identity and Organization
29:00 Delegation and Trust
36:00 Final Takeaways and Resources
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