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Reflection: Execution, Strategy… or Leadership? What Actually Moves the Needle
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In this Reflections episode of Sessions with System & Soul, Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker unpack a question that challenges leaders in every stage of growth: is it strategy, execution, or something else entirely that drives real progress?
Pulling from candid conversations with CEOs and COOs, they explore why top performers do not always make great leaders, the hidden cost of relying too much on subject matter expertise, and how to navigate the long middle between today’s reality and your growth vision.
You will discover:
- How leadership demands shift from startup to scale-up
- Why “strategy vs. execution” is often the wrong debate
- Signs your senior leaders are misaligned with their role
- When to coach existing leaders versus hire fresh talent
- A mindset shift that can break through leadership bottlenecks
Whether you are leading a tech startup in Austin, a manufacturing team in the Midwest, or a creative agency in Atlanta, this conversation will help you pinpoint what is truly moving the needle and what is quietly holding you back.
Sessions is hosted by Benj Miller and McKenzie Decker
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Chapters
1. Setting the Stage (00:00:00)
2. The Leadership Gap at the Top (00:01:51)
3. Seasons and Stages of Leadership (00:02:46)
4. Strategy vs. Execution: The Trick Question (00:05:41)
5. The Real Answer: Leadership First (00:07:51)
6. Spotting True Leaders (00:09:16)
7. Can Leadership Be Taught (00:11:21)
8. Frustration as a Signal (00:13:41)
9. The King or Rich Principle (00:14:36)
10. Working on the Business (00:18:41)
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