In this episode, Melissa challenges business owners to take an honest look at how they show up in their businesses. Are you bringing CEO energy—strategic, intentional, and future-focused—or are you operating with employee energy—reactive, task-oriented, and stuck in the weeds?

Melissa draws on her experience as a former co-CEO, Fractional COO, and current business owner to break down the key differences between leading and doing. You'll learn why staying in the trenches stunts growth, how to audit your time for strategic alignment, and what it really takes to empower your team while stepping into your rightful role as visionary leader.

Key Takeaways:

• The hidden costs of defaulting to employee energy—even when you're the founder.
• Why “firefighting” feels productive but is killing your long-term growth.
• The calendar audit every CEO needs to do (six weeks, not one!).
• How addiction to urgency is sabotaging your leadership capacity.
• A gut-check framework to determine whether your tasks drive the future of the business.
• What white space really is—and why you must protect it.

If you're feeling stuck in doing mode and wondering how to reclaim your time, power, and growth potential, this episode is your playbook.

📞 Ready to step into your CEO era?

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