A real leadership team is what lets a business grow beyond its owner. These answers cover the basics. If you’d like help building yours, request a strategy call.
Straight answers
How big should a leadership team be?
Three to seven people for most small and mid-sized businesses. See how to build a leadership team.
What seats does a small business leadership team need?
Usually visionary or owner, integrator, sales and marketing, operations, and finance and admin.
What is an Ownership Chart?
An org chart by seats, responsibilities, owners and numbers. See small business org chart.
Should the owner be on the leadership team?
Yes, as a member held to the same standards — not above it.
How do I hire the right people?
Define the seat, hire for values and seat fit, structure interviews and see real work. See hiring the right people.
How do I hold people accountable?
Clarity, numbers, a weekly review and direct conversations. See accountability in the workplace.
What if a good person is in the wrong seat?
Move them to a seat that fits their strengths, if one exists. Values fit is the harder problem to solve.
Who runs the leadership team?
Usually the integrator. See integrator for business.