#165 - Thais Saenz on Leadership, Culture, and Building High-Performing Teams as You Scale

Why do some leaders consistently build high-performing teams while others struggle despite strong strategy and experience?

In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, host Mark Perkins sits down with Thais Saenz, founder and CEO of Saenz Global, a leadership and organizational development firm that helps companies scale through stronger culture, clarity, and execution.

Thais brings a global perspective on leadership, performance, and human behavior, drawing from years of experience working with executives, founders, and teams navigating growth, change, and complexity. She explains why leadership problems are rarely about skill alone, and why mindset, communication, and cultural alignment ultimately determine results.

In this conversation, Mark and Thais discuss:

• Why leadership breaks down as companies scale

• The hidden gaps between strategy and execution

• How leaders unintentionally limit team performance

• The role of self-awareness in effective leadership

• Why culture is built through behavior, not slogans

• How entrepreneurs can lead with clarity during uncertainty

Thais also shares practical insights on how leaders can move beyond reactive management and create environments where people take ownership, perform at a high level, and grow alongside the business.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, executives, and people leaders who want to build strong teams, lead with intention, and scale without losing alignment or momentum.

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