Firing Yourself: How to Grow Leaders Who Replace You - Eric Gilbert

Eric Gilbert, CEO of Innova Furnishings and second-generation owner, shares his journey of learning that effective leadership means getting out of your own way. Through losing major customers, promoting team members into his roles, and navigating family business transitions, Eric discovered that the emotional component of leadership—not just hitting numbers—determines long-term success.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Why losing a major customer actually created more profitable growth

- How "firing yourself" from roles opens opportunities for team development

- The importance of realistic timelines—becoming a good CEO takes 3-8 years, not 90 days

- Why one-on-one coaching addresses the emotional challenges that advisory boards can't

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