Managing the leadership challenges that come with being a CEO can be surprisingly lonely.

In this solo episode, John Wilson reflects on the last decade of leading Wilson Companies from a team of seven employees to more than 220. He shares the lessons that only come with experience, including imposter syndrome, difficult decisions, the weight of responsibility, and why leadership often feels different than people expect.

If you're leading a growing company or stepping into a leadership role, this episode offers an honest look at what it really takes to grow as a CEO.

In this episode:

Why you never really feel ready to be a CEO
How leadership challenges change as your business grows
The hidden cost of difficult decisions
Why success often feels different than expected
How to avoid becoming the bottleneck
Why your business can only grow as fast as you do

Watch this episode early on the John Wilson YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@JohnWilsonOAO

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John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Companies
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