From Startup Passion to Scaling Up | Kevin Shtofman, Luke Mickelson | Ep 920

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“The art of letting go is really hard to do.” – Kevin Shtofman

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and guests Luke Mickelson and Kevin Shtofman and Luke Mickelson for a masterclass in outlier leadership. We dig into the untold truths of founder syndrome, why adaptability is everything, and exactly how to keep growing at every stage. Discover hard-won lessons on letting go, the power of self-awareness, and how action beats overthinking every single time. Whether you’re a founder, team leader, or creative force—you’ll walk away with tools to get unstuck, elevate your game, and build something that lasts.

Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Luke and Kevin

01:50 Evolving as a Leader

03:10 Founder Syndrome Defined

05:15 Building Teams That Scale

08:05 When to Let Go

13:25 Action vs. Ideas

17:15 Hardest Leadership Lessons

21:30 Identity and Organization

29:00 Delegation and Trust

36:00 Final Takeaways and Resources

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