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EEC 389: How to Build a Self-Managing Company That Scales, with Lisa Levy

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Jul 8, 2025

Lisa Levy, a disruption catalyst and CEO of Lcubed Consulting, shares her insights on building self-reliant leadership teams for scalability. She reveals common pitfalls founders face when scaling beyond $15M and emphasizes the need for continuous innovation. Levy introduces her Adaptive Transformation Framework, which can enhance productivity by 40%. She also discusses the importance of merging analytical and creative leadership while fostering a playful environment for team collaboration. Plus, learn how to navigate cultural shifts during mergers.

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INSIGHT

Scaling Requires New Thinking

Founders often err by assuming past methods will work at higher scales.
Embracing innovation and rethinking approaches is essential to continued growth beyond $15M.

ADVICE

Empower Self-Reliant Teams

Build self-reliant teams by decentralizing decision-making and empowering employees.
Create a recurring "innovation engine" session to inspire and encourage creative ideas.

ADVICE

Engage Diverse Thinkers

Use icebreakers to engage left-brain dominant team members in creative sessions.
Provide asynchronous channels for introverts and others to share ideas comfortably.

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What’s the biggest mistake founders make when scaling beyond $15M, and how can they avoid it?
How can leaders build self-reliant teams that thrive without their constant involvement?
Why do most process improvement initiatives fail—and what’s the secret to success?
Can you explain your Adaptive Transformation Framework and how it boosts productivity by 40%?
How do you help organizations transform “that’s how we’ve always done it” into innovation and profit?

Lisa Levy

Lisa L. Levy is not your typical consultant—she’s a disruption catalyst who helps visionary founders break free from daily operations and build self-reliant leadership teams that drive profit, agility, and freedom. As Founder & CEO of Lcubed Consulting, Lisa has spent over 16 years guiding organizations through transformational change, aligning people, processes, and technology for long-term success.

She’s the #1 best-selling author of Future Proofing Cubed, creator of the Adaptive Transformation Framework, and host of the Disrupt and Innovate podcast. Her clients? Thousands of mid-market companies who now thrive without the founder being the bottleneck.

Lisa’s secret? She doesn’t just consult—she empowers. Her mission is to put herself out of business by transferring her expertise to leadership teams, helping them scale with confidence and clarity. Lisa’s storytelling style and battle-tested strategies make her a sought-after speaker and guest who inspires action—and delivers results.

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