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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 56 MIN

Episode 71 | How Leaders Accidentally Limit Their Own Growth with Mark Fenner

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In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with Scaling Up Coach Mark Fenner to explore one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face: growth.After working with leadership teams and middle-market companies for years, Mark has observed a common pattern—many leaders don't get stuck because they're incapable. They get stuck because the habits that helped them build success eventually become the habits that limit it.From niching down to delegating effectively, Mark shares practical strategies for helping leaders move beyond bottlenecks, empower their teams, and create organizations that can grow without depending on them for every decision.In this episode, they discuss:Why failure to niche is one of the biggest growth constraints for entrepreneursThe hidden cost of trying to serve everyoneHow leaders unintentionally become the bottleneck in their businessThe difference between delegation and abdicationWhy great leadership requires shifting from doing the work to coaching othersHow accountability and clarity create stronger teamsLessons from building intentional family culture and raising confident childrenWhy growth starts with becoming more valuable to the people you serveThis conversation is especially valuable for entrepreneurs and leaders who feel stuck at a plateau or are ready to build something that creates greater impact.Connect with Mark FennerPersonal Website: https://www.MarkFenner.comCompany Website: https://www.RISEPerformanceGroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markfenner/Scaling Up FB: https://www.facebook.com/scalingupdfw

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