Growth Think Tank · 2026-06-08 · 6 min
Every leader faces problems, and founders carry more than their share. In this episode of Growth Think Tank, Gene Hammett breaks down the leadership mindset shifts that separate leaders who get buried by their problems from those who grow because of them. The problem is rarely the real problem. The way you see it is. Gene shares three perspective shifts that change how you handle stress, setbacks, and the daily fires of running a company. You will learn why choosing growth over comfort builds the leader your business needs, how to move from victim to leader and take your power back from blame, and why letting go of control and empowering your team to take ownership is the real work of leadership. If you are a founder or CEO ready to turn your hardest problems into your next stage of growth, this conversation will change how you lead. Leadership is giving power away. This episode shows you how. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 0:03 Problem Is About Perspective 1:21 Three Mindset Shifts 3:16 From Control to Empower 4:52 Coaching Creates Clarity Key Takeaways 1. Problems Are About Perspective - The way you view a challenge determines the options available to you.
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