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February 19, 2025 27 mins

Welcome back, babes, to the Scale Your Sales Podcast! Today’s episode is packed with invaluable insights as we dive into the reality of what it truly means to be a CEO. Our guest, Danielle Nunes, a fractional CEO and psychotherapist for women entrepreneurs, shares her expertise on leadership, decision-making, and the emotional intelligence required to scale a business effectively. This conversation is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to refine their leadership skills, delegate with confidence, and determine whether stepping into the CEO role is the right fit—or if hiring a fractional CEO could be the game-changer their business needs.

Topics Covered:

  • Danielle’s journey from psychotherapy to becoming a fractional CEO
  • What it really means to be a CEO beyond just the title
  • How to determine if you should be the CEO of your business or hire one
  • The key leadership traits that define a successful CEO
  • The importance of balancing emotions and logic in business decisions
  • Why emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in sales and leadership
  • How to build a business infrastructure that supports long-term scalability
  • Common mistakes business owners make in leadership and delegation
  • Practical strategies to implement CEO-level decision-making in your business

“So you should be a CEO if you love leading. If you hate leading, you need to figure out how to love it if you want to be CEO. That's just the reality. You like to make big decisions, maybe those high-risk decisions, and really set that direction, getting everyone behind you to follow you into that one direction. Are you comfortable making really quick strategic calls, even if they feel fricking risky? If you don’t have that gut feeling like “ugh,” then you're not making a risky enough decision. I feel like business is all about taking risks.” – Danielle

 

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