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WHY GREAT LEADERS STOP TRYING TO BE EXPERTS AT EVERYTHING

  • Writer: Jeff Kilman
    Jeff Kilman
  • Jun 22
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jul 4


There are many things I do well.


Home improvement is not one of them.


My wife can tell you stories.


Most projects I attempt eventually require a professional to undo whatever damage

I've created.


The same principle applies in business.


Founders often become successful because they are exceptional at something.


Building products.


Creating software.


Designing solutions.


Serving customers.


But success creates a trap.


Eventually those same founders find themselves managing marketing, sales,

operations, hiring, finance, strategy, and growth.


They become responsible for everything.


The problem?


Being an expert in one area does not automatically make you an expert in all of them.


The strongest leaders understand their strengths.


More importantly, they understand their limitations.


They know when to seek expertise.


They know when to bring in advisors.


They know when someone else's experience can accelerate results.


Great leadership isn't about having all the answers.


It's about surrounding yourself with people who help you ask better questions.

 
 
 

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