The Leadership Leap: Mindset Shifts Every Founder - and Leader - Must Make
In this episode of The Game Changer with Dr. Sharalyn, founder coach Andrew Poles reveals what truly separates high-performing leaders from those who burn out trying to do it all. Having coached over 10,000 entrepreneurs, Andrew breaks down the mindset shift every founder must make to scale sustainably, the hidden traps in transitioning from operator to CEO, and why great leaders master storytelling as a strategic tool of influence.
He also shares how endurance training in ultramarathon mountain biking has shaped his philosophy on mental resilience, leadership pressure, and performance at the edge.
Key Takeaway:
“The business will only grow at the speed of your mindset.” — Andrew Poles
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