S6E2: Becoming a Leader of Leaders, with guest host Alan Millard
Wed Feb 04 2026
Being a leader is about responsibility.
Being a leader of leaders is about restraint.
In this episode, we explore why the most effective CEOs stop executing — and start designing the conditions for others to lead.
Leadership expert Alan Millard breaks down what it truly means to become a leader of leaders, from why micromanagement limits growth to how great CEOs shift their focus toward the future and intentionally “do themselves out of a job.” You’ll learn how to delegate at the mission level, balance execution with strategy and organization-building, and build resilient teams that thrive without constant oversight. If you’re a founder, CEO, or senior leader ready to step out of the weeds and into real leadership, this episode is for you.
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Being a leader is about responsibility. Being a leader of leaders is about restraint. In this episode, we explore why the most effective CEOs stop executing — and start designing the conditions for others to lead. Leadership expert Alan Millard breaks down what it truly means to become a leader of leaders, from why micromanagement limits growth to how great CEOs shift their focus toward the future and intentionally “do themselves out of a job.” You’ll learn how to delegate at the mission level, balance execution with strategy and organization-building, and build resilient teams that thrive without constant oversight. If you’re a founder, CEO, or senior leader ready to step out of the weeds and into real leadership, this episode is for you.