March 26, 2025

The Hidden Growth Killer: A Stagnant Team

Show Notes

When your leadership team can’t evolve with your business, scaling challenges become even harder to navigate. How do you know when it’s time to make tough decisions about key positions in your organization?

In this episode, Maartje van Krieken talks about the uncomfortable reality that the leaders who helped you get to where you are may not be the ones who can take you further. As businesses grow, the need for leadership change becomes more evident. So, how do you spot the signs like decision bottlenecks or a shift from proactive to reactive thinking before they derail your progress?

Maartje shares insights on how to approach leadership transitions strategically, with a focus on redefining roles before filling them and knowing when to seek external help. She challenges leaders to take emotion out of tough decisions and be proactive about putting the right leadership in place to drive long-term success.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The Challenge: Evolving Teams for Growth

02:10 Leadership Gaps: A Universal Problem

04:52 Recognizing the Signs of Leadership Issues

08:29 Taking Action: How to Navigate Change

09:56 Business First: Making Hard Decisions

12:14 Moving Fast but Smart

14:26 Delegation and Interim Solutions

18:00 The Value of External Perspective

22:02 The Importance of Clear Expectations

24:46 Act Quickly and Strategically

26:02 Invitation to Strategize and Seek Help