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 business growth. You’ll hear: Why recruitment, poor hires, and unclear processes drain more than just your hours The hidden emotional toll of people management on founders and leaders Why avoiding policies can create more complexity (and how smart policies protect culture) The turning point when founders shift from doing to leading Three practical steps to break the cycle: simplify, delegate, and refocus How our Find, Grow, Keep methodology transforms teams and frees founders to focus on growth  Ready to scale with confidence? Book a free discovery call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/ronita-fourie Make sure to subscribe to stay updated with new releases on Mondays!  Visit amplifyhr.com.au for more insights and resources.  Also Mentioned in This Episode: https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/managing-performance/ https://www.amplifyhr.com.au/why-smart-hr-policies-actually-reduce-complexity-in-growing-businesses/ Send us a textGet our free eBook packed with practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Perfect for business owners and leaders focused on building a thriving team. Download it at amplifyhr.com.au/downloadable/find-grow-keep

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