As organizations grow, complexity increases - and what once worked at a smaller scale starts to break down. Departments begin to operate independently. Silos form. Leadership bottlenecks appear. And without intentional structure and alignment, growth can quickly become unsustainable. In the third installment of our four-part blog series on the Growth Leadership Model™, STP Co-Founder Mary Nutting explores the Scaling Stage - where leadership shifts from “Leading Leaders” to “Leading Functions.” This is the phase where strong departmental heads must do more than execute - they must think strategically, collaborate cross-functionally, and build leadership beneath them. Meanwhile, the CEO or Founder begins to shift fully into a Visionary role, focusing on long-term strategy and organizational development. Mary shares what we’ve seen work across many of the scaling companies we support - from building leadership depth and succession pathways to measuring leadership performance with the same discipline used for financial metrics. If you’re feeling the pressure of complexity - or starting to see early signs of misalignment - this post is for you. 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/g_g4zjxS Don’t miss the final post in the series, coming soon: a look at how leadership must evolve again at the Enterprise Stage - when the focus shifts to legacy, culture, and long-term sustainability.
