Scaling a business as a founder or CEO brings its own unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to building a high-performing team. Balancing rapid growth with maintaining the company culture can be tricky, and motivating a team through the ups and downs of expansion often requires more than just good management—it calls for clear vision, trust, and open communication. Founders frequently find that, as they scale, letting go of certain responsibilities and trusting others to lead becomes essential. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ggAvXGAEuY Leandro D'Elia is the Fractional CFO of Eightx, a company dedicated to helping founders, boards, and CEOs scale their businesses with more cash and less stress. With his extensive experience in leadership and team building, Leandro has developed a unique approach to empowering teams and driving sustainable growth. Today, Leandro shares his insights on the importance of surrounding yourself with intelligent people, setting aside one's ego, and developing responsible and accountable team members. Stay tuned! Quotes “If you surround yourself with the most intelligent people, they will help you reach the next level.” - Leandro D'Elia "Understand the consequences of your actions, both downstream and upstream, and that means knowing how to ask questions." - Leandro D'Elia “Try to live your life the way you want, and aim to be happy, because, in the end, that’s what we take with us—anecdotes, stories, great friends, great companions. I want to wake up each day, try to be happy, give my best, and help others.” - Leandro D'Elia Takeaways 01:16 Surround yourself with intelligent people who can help you reach the next level. 02:37 As a leader, understand the responsibility and impact your decisions have on your team's personal and professional lives. 11:54 Empower your team by setting your ego aside, training them, and giving them accountability for their decisions. 15:15 Invest time in understanding your team's motivations and creating a positive work culture. 23:22 Prioritize clear communication, avoid making assumptions, and verify understanding to prevent mistakes. Resources Eightx: Scale Your Company With More Cash And Less Stress Leandro D'Elía on LinkedIn