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- Kategorie: Fachliteratur
- Sprache: Englisch
As companies grow, founders often face a painful tradeoff: scale fast and risk burning out their people, or slow down and risk losing momentum. But there’s another way. The Founder–Coach shows entrepreneurs how to scale their teams without breaking them—by leading with a coaching mindset.
This book gives you practical tools to grow as both a founder and a leader. You’ll learn how to establish leadership cadences that keep the company on track, raise the hiring bar so every addition strengthens culture, and foster a workplace where growth and accountability go hand in hand. By shifting from pure operator to founder–coach, you’ll create a culture that scales sustainably.
Whether you’re leading your first team or steering a company toward its next stage of growth, this guide equips you with strategies to multiply your impact without sacrificing your people. Founders don’t just build companies—they build leaders.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025
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Rafael Sterling
The Founder–Coach
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Contents
1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 1: The Founder’s Dilemma
3. Chapter 2: Shifting to a Coaching Mindset
4. Chapter 3: Establishing Leadership Cadences
5. Chapter 4: Raising the Hiring Bar
6. Chapter 5: Fostering a Culture of Accountability
7. Chapter 6: The Art of Feedback
8. Chapter 7: Scaling Communication Practices
9. Chapter 8: Building Trust Within Teams
10. Chapter 9: Empowering Leadership Development
11. Chapter 10: Navigating Conflict in Growing Teams
12. Chapter 11: Creating a Sustainable Work Environment
13. Chapter 12: Measuring Success Beyond Profits
14. Chapter 13: Scaling with Purpose
15. Chapter 14: Embracing Change as a Constant
16. Chapter 15: The Future of Entrepreneurial Leadership
17. Chapter 16: Taking Action as the Founder-Coach
18. Chapter 1: The Founder’s Dilemma
19. Chapter 2: Shifting to a Coaching Mindset
20. Chapter 3: Establishing Leadership Cadences
21. Chapter 4: Raising the Hiring Bar
22. Chapter 5: Fostering a Culture of Accountability
23. Chapter 6: The Art of Feedback
24. Chapter 7: Scaling Communication Practices
25. Chapter 8: Building Trust Within Teams
26. Chapter 9: Empowering Leadership Development
27. Chapter 10: Navigating Conflict in Growing Teams
28. Chapter 11: Creating a Sustainable Work Environment
29. Chapter 12: Measuring Success Beyond Profits
30. Chapter 13: Scaling with Purpose
31. Chapter 14: Embracing Change as a Constant
32. Chapter 15: The Future of Entrepreneurial Leadership
33. Chapter 16: Taking Action as the Founder-Coach
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Chapter 1
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: The Founder’s Dilemma
Understanding the Founder’s Dilemma
The Concept of the Founder-Coach
Challenges in Transitioning to a Coaching Mindset
Establishing Leadership Cadences
Raising the Hiring Bar
Fostering a Culture of Growth and Accountability
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Chapter 2: Shifting to a Coaching Mindset
Understanding the Coaching Mindset
The Benefits of Shifting to a Coaching Mindset
Key Principles of Coaching Leadership
Transitioning from Manager to Coach
Building a Coaching Culture
Measuring the Impact of a Coaching Mindset
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Chapter 3: Establishing Leadership Cadences
Understanding Leadership Cadences
Creating Effective Communication Rhythms
Fostering Accountability Through Cadences
Continuous Improvement of Leadership Cadences
5
Chapter 4: Raising the Hiring Bar
The Importance of Hiring for Culture Fit
Defining Your Hiring Standards
Creating an Effective Interview Process
Leveraging Team Input in Hiring Decisions
Onboarding for Long-term Success
6
Chapter 5: Fostering a Culture of Accountability
Understanding Accountability
Establishing Norms for Accountability
The Role of Leadership in Accountability
Measuring Accountability
7
Chapter 6: The Art of Feedback
Understanding Feedback Fundamentals
The Role of the Founder-Coach in Feedback
Techniques for Providing Effective Feedback
Creating a Feedback Culture
Measuring the Impact of Feedback
8
Chapter 7: Scaling Communication Practices
The Importance of Communication in Scaling
Establishing Effective Communication Channels
Creating a Culture of Open Communication
Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Communication
9
Chapter 8: Building Trust Within Teams
The Importance of Trust in Teams
Transparency as a Trust Builder
Honesty in Leadership
Embracing Vulnerability
Building Trust Through Accountability
Celebrating Successes Together
Continuous Improvement in Trust-Building
10
Chapter 9: Empowering Leadership Development
The Importance of Leadership Development
Designing Effective Leadership Development Programs
The Role of Mentorship in Leadership Growth
Creating Opportunities for Leadership Practice
11
Chapter 10: Navigating Conflict in Growing Teams
Understanding the Roots of Conflict
Creating a Safe Space for Conflict Resolution
Training the Team in Conflict Management Skills
Utilizing Facilitation Techniques
Transforming Conflict into Growth Opportunities
12
Chapter 11: Creating a Sustainable Work Environment
Understanding Workplace Sustainability
Promoting Work-Life Balance
Fostering Inclusivity
Building a Supportive Community
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Chapter 12: Measuring Success Beyond Profits
Expanding the Definition of Success
The Role of Employee Engagement
Culture as a Metric of Success
Accountability and Growth
Using Analytics for a Holistic View
Long-term Impacts of Inclusive Metrics
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Chapter 13: Scaling with Purpose
Defining Purpose in Scaling
The Role of Values in Growth
Creating a Purpose-Driven Culture
Strategic Decision-Making Aligned with Purpose
Measuring Success Beyond Numbers
Adapting Purpose During Growth
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Chapter 14: Embracing Change as a Constant
The Nature of Change in Startups
Communication: The Cornerstone of Leading Change
Creating a Change-Ready Culture
Leadership Styles in Times of Change
Measuring the Impact of Change
Maintaining Engagement During Change
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Chapter 15: The Future of Entrepreneurial Leadership
Emerging Trends in Entrepreneurial Leadership
The Role of Technology in Leadership
Leadership Styles for the Future
Cultivating a Responsive Organizational Culture
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Chapter 16: Taking Action as the Founder-Coach
Understanding the Founder-Coach Mindset
Establishing Leadership Cadences
Raising the Hiring Bar
Fostering Sustainable Team Growth
Building Accountability and Trust
Measuring Your Progress
Closing Thoughts: The Path Ahead as a Founder-Coach
Embracing the Founder-Coach Mindset
Establishing Effective Leadership Cadences
Raising the Hiring Bar
Building a Sustainable Culture
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Chapter 1: The Founder’s Dilemma
As a founder, you’re constantly juggling the demands of growth and sustainability. How do you scale efficiently without overwhelming your team? This chapter explores the common challenges faced by founders and introduces the concept of the founder-coach, a model designed to harmonize rapid growth with a nurturing work environment.
Understanding the Founder’s Dilemma
The journey of a founder is marked by constant decisions that impact the entire organization. Understanding the intricacies of scaling can help navigate these challenges effectively. In this section, we’ll unpack what the founder’s dilemma entails and its relevance in today’s fast-paced business environment.
The challenge of rapid growth
