Scaling Smarter: Leadership and Culture Strategies for Sustainable Growth

Scaling a business is an ambitious journey, full of both opportunities and challenges. This week on ScaleUp Radio, we hear from two remarkable business leaders: John Sewell, founder of art marketplace Cosimo, and Vanessa Pozzali, co-founder of organisational culture consultancy Synthosys. They share their insights on navigating early stage growth, building high performance teams, and creating sustainable cultures.?

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Here’s what business owners and entrepreneurs can learn from their experiences.?

Leadership Transition: From Founder-Led to Team-Led Success?

Scaling up requires a shift in leadership approach. Both guests highlighted the importance of transitioning from a founder led model to empowering a high performance team. This involves building trust, delegating effectively, and adapting leadership styles to meet individual team member needs.?

Vanessa’s 4C Model Collaboration, Communication, Clarity, and an intriguing fourth element—serves as a practical framework for fostering trust and clarity in teams. She noted:?

“When you have a good culture inside your business, then people have this feeling of belonging… people are more likely to go an extra mile.”?

The Power of Organisational Culture?

Vanessa’s insights into building a sustainable culture are particularly relevant for leaders aiming to scale. Synthosys helps organisations uncover the “hidden part of the iceberg” the unspoken norms and dynamics that impact performance. She emphasized the importance of trust and emotional intelligence in cultivating a thriving workplace.?

For John, culture also plays a key role. As a solo founder, he underscored the need for mentors, advisors, and a supportive community to navigate the pressures of growth.?

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How BizSmart Helps Businesses Scale?

The challenges and solutions shared by John and Vanessa align closely with the support BizSmart offers to founders and leaders. Whether it’s tackling fundraising hurdles, developing a high-performance team, or creating a culture of accountability, our tools and resources are designed to help businesses achieve sustainable growth.?

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