Breaking Free: The Critical Shift from Employee to CEO Mindset
You're busy. Really busy. Your days are filled with client work, putting out fires, and handling the thousand little tasks that keep your business running. Sound familiar? I've been there – caught in the loop of being the best employee in my own company. Today, I'm sharing how I broke free from that pattern, and how you can too.
Let's be real:
the skills that made you excellent at your craft aren't necessarily the same ones you need to lead a company. When I started my business, I was the ultimate operator – taking pride in being the one who could do it all.
But here's the truth bomb:
that approach was keeping my business (and yours) from growing.
From Taskmaster to CEO:
The first step in my evolution was recognizing that an employee mindset focuses on tasks, while a CEO mindset focuses on vision and strategy.
Here's how to start making that shift:
First, start tracking how you spend your time for one week. Circle every activity that only you can do – the true CEO work. You might be surprised (I was) to find it's only about 20% of your current activities.
Next, identify your highest-value activities – the ones that actually generate revenue. For me, this meant focusing on client strategy and business development, not getting lost in the weeds of project execution.
Finally, challenge yourself to spend two hours each morning purely on CEO activities before diving into operational work. This simple habit was a game-changer for my business.
Remember, shifting your mindset isn't about working more – it's about working differently. Your business needs you to be its leader, not its best employee.
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