About this episode
What does it say about your leadership if your best people never outgrow their roles?CEOs want loyalty and great companies require growth. And sometimes, those two forces collide. In this episode Phil explores what it really means to lead when one of your best people is ready for their next play.Learn how to spot the difference between healthy growth tension and silent disengagementUnderstand why helping leaders leave well often strengthens long-term growth and trustGain a practical CEO framework for expanding roles, planning succession, or leading strong exitsIf you want to grow as a leader without creating dependency — and build a company where people become more capable because of you — this episode is for you.New episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.More from Phil Hayes-St ClairSubscribe to the free Wednesday Partnership Newsletter (and get immediate access to my Frameworks Vault)FOR CEOsIf you’re stepping into bigger leadership moments and want support at the CEO level, explore my CEO Coaching.FOR GTM LEADERSIf you're ready to build a repeatable GTM system that actually closes deals and creates leverage for your organisation, apply to join The Partnership LabFind me on LinkedInThe Partnership Playbook is the podcast for leaders who want to grow with clarity, create leverage through partnerships, and lead their teams with meaning. Each episode gives you practical insights drawn from two decades of building and backing companies, coaching CEOs, and closing high-value partnerships across industries. You’ll learn how to scale yourself as a leader, choose partners that help you grow faster, and turn trust, alignment, and first wins into momentum that lasts.PS - Have a CEO guest recommendation for the show? Share this link with them.
