Find Grow Keep
Find Grow Keep
Karen Kirton Amplify HR
2.129 The Founder’s Dilemma: Managing People vs. Growing the Business
16 minutes Posted Sep 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
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As a founder, do you ever feel stuck firefighting staff issues instead of focusing on growth? You’re not alone. One of the most common challenges for business owners is balancing the day-to-day of managing people with the long-term goal of scaling sustainably. In this episode, Karen Kirton explores why so many founders get pulled into reactive people management — from hiring mistakes to underperformance and workplace conflicts — and what it really costs your time, energy, and bus...