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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 31 MIN

How to Be a Great Leader: 5 Levels Every Business Owner Must Master (EP20)

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Want to lead a successful business? In this episode of Business Growth University, Alan Lazaros breaks down the 5 essential levels of leadership every entrepreneur needs—from crew member to commander. Learn how to lead by example, inspire your team, and think long-term to grow your company. Perfect for business owners, CEOs, and team leaders ready to scale with purpose.Chess Mastery Level: https://tinyurl.com/BUGEpisode9What Does It Mean To Be Next Level? (2245) - https://tinyurl.com/Ep2245How to connect with Alan?📧 [email protected] Alan on Instagram: instagram.com/alazaros88Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazarosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc/Join the Next Leven University Monthly masterclass: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/monthly-meetups/Join Book Club: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-book-club/Episode highlights:(1:35) Audience poll: Leadership wins over productivity(2:24) Lessons from the Patriots: Brady, Belichick & Edelman(4:36) What leadership really means in business(8:08) The 5 roles of leadership: Crew to Commander(20:37) How time perspective shapes each leadership level(23:15) Why human connection will win in the AI era(26:45) Final breakdown: Leadership is influence, example, and responsibility

Want to lead a successful business? In this episode of Business Growth University, Alan Lazaros breaks down the 5 essential levels of leadership every entrepreneur needs—from crew member to commander. Learn how to lead by example, inspire your team, and think long-term to grow your company. Perfect for business owners, CEOs, and team leaders ready to scale with purpose. Chess Mastery Level: https://tinyurl.com/BUGEpisode9 What Does It Mean To Be Next Level? (2245) - https://tinyurl.com/Ep2245...

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