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Leader Questions Role After Startup Overload
- Ellie stepped into a startup leadership role used to 'figuring it out' which initially suited her resourcefulness but led to exhaustion.
- The nonstop responsibilities made her question leadership and consider returning to technical work.
Decision Making Is Her Leadership Currency
- Ellie’s core leadership strength is decision making: providing clarity, time-boxing meetings and delivering on vision.
- That strength explains why CEOs trusted her to drive outcomes even if the environment required different muscles.
Say No To Protect Leadership Bandwidth
- Set boundaries by saying no to protect bandwidth so you can focus on high-value work.
- If fear of proving value drives you to overcommit, name that fear before negotiating limits with stakeholders.