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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Fire Someone?

Noah Shanok
Noah Shanok
October 31, 2025

Most founders fire too late. When someone isn’t improving, drains energy, or requires constant rationalizing, it’s time. Great CEOs act decisively, with clarity and compassion.

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How do I handle conflict with my co-founder?

Noah Shanok
Noah Shanok
October 31, 2025

Co-founder conflict isn’t failure. The strongest founding teams face tension directly, get curious, align on goals, and use disagreement to build trust and make better decisions.

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How do I overcome imposter syndrome as a CEO?

Noah Shanok
Noah Shanok
October 31, 2025

I felt like an imposter running Stitcher. These mindset shifts and habits helped me build confidence, make decisions faster, and lead without letting self-doubt run the show.

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