Why does leadership misalignment create bottlenecks that prevent businesses from scaling? In this episode of the B2B Brand180 Podcast, Linda Fanaras speaks with Alec Broadfoot, founder and CEO of VisionSpark and author of Hiring Your Right Number Two Leader, about the challenges of aligning visionary leadership with operational execution and building a leadership team that supports sustainable business growth.
Discover why founders struggle to delegate, how hiring the right second-in-command can improve organizational performance, and what it takes to turn a company's vision into consistent execution. Alec shares practical insights on leadership alignment, executive hiring, defining responsibilities, and empowering leadership teams to make decisions without relying on the founder at every step.
01:13 Leadership Misalignment: The Hidden Growth Killer
03:00 Why Every Visionary Needs the Right Number Two Leader
04:22 Setting Expectations and Aligning Around Vision
06:06 Why Founders Struggle to Get Teams to Execute
07:42 Hiring for Alignment Instead of Experience
09:58 Defining the Ideal Number Two Leader
14:33 Practical Advice for Founders Ready to Scale
15:48 Rapid-Fire Leadership Questions
Guest & Resources
Alec Broadfoot | Founder & CEO of VisionSpark
Explore Alec's work on executive hiring, leadership alignment, and helping business owners find the right second-in-command.
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