How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange How Bart McCollum Thinks About Consistent Behaviors for Enduring Success
Jun 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Bart McCollum, a seasoned business leader and co-author of 'You Before Me,' shares transformative insights on leadership. He outlines the importance of servant leadership and behavioral psychology in fostering trust and clarity within teams. Bart emphasizes the power of incremental improvements and the measurable impact of soft skills on organizational success. He also delves into essential stages of learning for effective leadership, offering practical strategies to empower teams and build enduring companies.
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Entrepreneur's Shift: Knife Fight to Chess
- Entrepreneurs start with grit and strong will to build something impressive from nothing.
- Transitioning to scale requires shifting from 'knife fighting' raw skills to 'playing chess' with strategic leadership.
Different Skills to Scale Up
- Skills that get founders to initial success differ greatly from those needed to scale.
- Few founders can scale without changing themselves or bringing in complementary leadership.
Develop Behavioral Competencies
- Scaling leaders must develop behavioral competencies focused on working with others.
- Build organizational partnership, talent management, and trust to empower teams to grow.
