23 - Why CEOs Need to Choose Calculated Risk Over Playing It Safe

Scaling a business does not usually break because of strategy.

It breaks because the CEO is carrying too much.

In this episode of The Breakout CEO podcast, host Jeff Holman sits down with Corinne Morahan, founder and CEO of Grid + Glam, to talk about burnout, boundaries, and the leadership shift that changed how she built her business.

Corinne shares her journey from Wall Street to entrepreneurship, why she burned out more than once, and how getting her home organized unexpectedly reshaped the way she led. What started as a local home organization business grew into a luxury concierge move service and a multi-million dollar company serving high performing clients. They also dig into one of the most pivotal moments in Corinne’s growth as a CEO. Hiring a full-time operator, stepping out of the day to day, and learning to take calculated risks instead of trying to do everything herself.

In this episode, you will hear about:

1. Burnout and why it keeps showing up for founders
2. Organization as a leadership skill, not a personality trait
3. Building and pricing a high-end service business
4. The risk and relief of stepping out of daily operations
5. Why calculated risks matter more than bold ones

If you are a CEO, founder, or business owner feeling stretched thin, this episode will help you rethink where your time, energy, and attention are actually going.

Check out Corinne's work at https://www.gridandglam.com/

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