Are you trying to grow your business while feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate?
In this episode of Build Better Teams, Shannon Russell sits down with leadership strategist and founder of High Voltage Leadership, Lindsay White, for a powerful conversation about leadership, delegation, hiring, workplace culture, founder burnout, and building high-performing teams.
With more than 20 years of experience in HR, people strategy, and leadership development, Lindsay helps entrepreneurs and business leaders stop acting as the "Chief Everything Officer" and start building teams that can support sustainable growth.
Together, Shannon and Lindsay discuss what separates successful leaders from overwhelmed founders, why delegation alone isn't enough, and how communication, accountability, and trust create stronger workplace cultures.
Whether you're a business owner, team leader, manager, HR professional, or executive, this episode is packed with practical leadership insights you can implement immediately.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
• Why CEO does not stand for Chief Everything Officer
• How founders accidentally become the bottleneck in their business
• The warning signs of leadership overwhelm and founder burnout
• How to delegate effectively while maintaining visibility and control
• What makes a healthy workplace culture
• How to hire the right people for a growing business
• Why emotional intelligence and self-awareness matter in leadership
• The importance of feedback, accountability, and psychological safety
• How to empower employees to take ownership and initiative
• Why leaders need to listen more and talk less
🔗 Learn more or book a strategy call: https://buildbetterteamsconsulting.com.
🔗 Learn more about Build Better Teams Consulting, LEGO® Serious Play® workshops, events, and experiences, and book a strategy call with Shannon Russell at https://buildbetterteamsconsulting.com.
Remember, the best ideas don’t just get discussed, they get built!
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