220: STOP Ignoring These 7 Leadership Mistakes That Can Kill Your Startup | Ken Gavranovic

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Ken Gavranovic, seasoned tech executive, Thinkers50 honoree, and serial builder of billion-dollar businesses, brings decades of leadership, entrepreneurial grit, and AI-driven foresight to this powerful conversation. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Ken dive into the evolution from individual excellence to becoming a “meta performer”—a leader who elevates entire teams while transforming organizations for the future of work.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Ken Gavranovic’s Journey:

  • True leaders focus on outcomes, not activity—and coach their teams with questions rather than answers.

  • Wealth alone doesn’t guarantee happiness; success is about options, purpose, and elevating others.

  • AI is the great equalizer—leaders must find practical wins while avoiding costly, hype-driven mistakes.

Connect with Ken Gavranovic:

Ken Gavranovic has been featured by Thinkers50 and has held senior leadership roles at Web.com, New Relic, and Cox Automotive, where he led 18 exits and managed $3B in P&L. His insights continue to shape how leaders worldwide approach entrepreneurship, AI, and teamship.

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