As part of our most-listened replays this holiday season, we’re revisiting one of the standout episodes of the Follow the Gradient podcast. Mark your calendars—Season 2 returns on January 9th, 2025!

In this episode, we explore the critical transition from being an individual contributor to becoming an impactful leader in fast-growing startups. Stanislaw Grunstein—founder of CNTRD and a renowned expert in leadership, organizational psychology, and behavioral change—delivers actionable advice on:

Mastering the mindset shift required for leadership success
Overcoming the fear of letting go and delegating with purpose
Providing feedback that truly empowers your team
Cultivating intrinsic motivation and building high-performing teams

Whether you’re a founder scaling your company or a manager stepping into leadership, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you and your team thrive.

Stanislaw also shared exclusive insights that he hasn't shared on the podcast, find them https://followthegradient.io/p/why-most-startup-leaders-fail-and-how-you-can-succeed

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