# Lead a Transformation, Manage a Demise, or… with Chip Scholz  (stage 5)  - Ep. 385

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Podcast: [The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950)
Published: 2026-04-14T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.scalearchitects.com/secrets/385-lead-a-transformation-manage-a-demise-or-with-chip-scholz-
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Duration seconds: 1097

## Resource

In this powerful episode, Chip Scholz, Founder and Owner of Scholz and Associates Inc., shares how stage 5 CEOs must lead transformation or risk managing decline. If you feel worn out, stuck maintaining success, or tempted to coast in your current comfort zone, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why staying in neutral as CEO inevitably leads to stagnation or demise - How to shift from doing everything yourself to building a people-first, performance-driven culture - What small intentional decisions create the clarity and energy needed for the next level This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 5 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Today’s guest is Chip Scholz — executive coach, storyteller, and author. His fourth book, Small Decisions, Big Shifts: Navigating Life On Your Terms, was released on October 2. His next book, Every Dog Has Its Day, will be released in March 2026, and he is currently working on Handoffs, due out in early 2027. For decades, Chip has helped leaders cut through complexity, find real clarity, and make the small, intentional choices that create massive change. He’s known for turning big ideas into practical moves you can use right away—and for reminding us that the life we want is built one small decision at a time. Want to learn more about Chip Scholz's work at Scholz and Associates Inc? Check out his website at https://scholzandassociates.com/ Connect with Chip through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipscholz/ Get his book Every Dog has Its Day on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Every-Dog-Has-Its-Day/dp/1612063993/ and on BN at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/every-dog-has-its-day…

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