Ep. 97: TL;DL - Checking Your Ego at the Door with Kendley Davenport
Mon Feb 02 2026
Summary:
This episode features a "Too Long, Didn't Listen" (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Kendley Davenport, transformational CEO with over 30 years leading PE-backed and founder-led companies. I break down three key insights from the full episode: Kendley's framework of clarity, collaboration, and accountability that helped fix a 40% billing error rate; his perspective on how founder ego becomes the biggest obstacle to scaling; and his approach to productive conflict as the foundation for cohesive teams.
Chapters:
01:35 Framework for Sustainable Growth
02:52 The Founder's Ego Problem
04:08 Productive Conflict in Teams
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Summary: This episode features a "Too Long, Didn't Listen" (TLDL) summary of my conversation with Kendley Davenport, transformational CEO with over 30 years leading PE-backed and founder-led companies. I break down three key insights from the full episode: Kendley's framework of clarity, collaboration, and accountability that helped fix a 40% billing error rate; his perspective on how founder ego becomes the biggest obstacle to scaling; and his approach to productive conflict as the foundation for cohesive teams. Chapters: 01:35 Framework for Sustainable Growth 02:52 The Founder's Ego Problem 04:08 Productive Conflict in Teams