EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 51 MIN
The Loneliness of Leading a Company | Ep.10 with Michael Horsley
from Unpolished Players In Business · host Beyond success, into the chaos, meet the paradox
Founders build companies. Senior execs lead them.Both face daily decisions that affect people, money, and momentum.But the smartest leaders know when to pause, ask better questions, and get an outside perspective.In this episode, we explore what changes when you stop trying to carry everything alone — and start making space for clarity, challenge, and support.We dive into: • How to tell if you’re solving the wrong problem — even when results look “fine” • What founders and execs get wrong about hiring (and why it’s so emotional)• The real cost of decision fatigue• What “external clarity” actually looks like — and how to get it• Why you should ask for help before you think you need it
What this episode covers
Founders build companies. Senior execs lead them.Both face daily decisions that affect people, money, and momentum.But the smartest leaders know when to pause, ask better questions, and get an outside perspective.In this episode, we explore what changes when you stop trying to carry everything alone — and start making space for clarity, challenge, and support.We dive into: • How to tell if you’re solving the wrong problem — even when results look “fine” • What founders and execs get wrong about hiring (and why it’s so emotional)• The real cost of decision fatigue• What “external clarity” actually looks like — and how to get it• Why you should ask for help before you think you need it
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The Loneliness of Leading a Company | Ep.10 with Michael Horsley
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