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The Hidden Cost of Scaling: What Every Leader Learns Too Late
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- Brave Bold Brilliant
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- May 27, 2026
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- 2410
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Summary
Most people only see the success story. The growth.The revenue.The headlines.The scaling. But behind every successful business is a side of leadership that nobody talks about… The pressure.The burnout.The difficult decisions.The loneliness.The systems breaking.The people problems.The constant reinvention required to keep growing. In this special Brave Bold Brilliant compilation episode, Jeannette Linfoot brings together some of the most powerful conversations from founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders who have experienced the REAL cost of scaling a business. From leadership pressure and burnout…To hiring mistakes, AI disruption, team culture and future-proofing your company… This episode is a masterclass in what it truly takes to build and scale a successful business in today’s world. If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, business owner or leader navigating growth right now — this episode is for you. Chapters:00:00 A Few Brutal Truths EVERY Leader Needs To Hear05:08 The Biggest Mistakes Founders Make With Daniel Hoare11:36 The TRUTH About AI, Leadership & The Future of Business22:56 Stop The Chaos & Scale Faster Featured conversations include insights from: High-growth founders CEOs scaling past £10m Leadership experts Challenger brand builders Business transformation specialists Because scaling doesn’t create problems… It exposes them. 🎙️ About the Host — Jeannette Linfoot Jeannette Linfoot is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, investor and executive mentor with more than 30 years of global business experience. From humble beginnings in poverty to becoming a globally recognised CEO, Jeannette has built and scaled multiple successful businesses, led international teams across 5 continents and helped thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders un…