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What Quiet Trap Keeps CEOs Operating at the Wrong Level?

Most CEOs don’t need to work harder — they need better leverage. In this episode of the Growth Ceilings Podcast, host Jim Lovelady, professional EOS Implementer, sits down with Maddy Niebauer, Founder and Co-CEO of vChief, to unpack why so many leaders feel overwhelmed — and how delegation, fractional leadership, and better systems can help them reclaim time, clarity, and control. Maddy shares the story behind founding vChief, which began as a part-time Chief of Staff solution for leaders who needed capacity but weren’t ready for a full-time hire. Nearly a decade later, vChief now supports CEOs with fractional Chiefs of Staff, Integrators, COOs, CFOs, and HR Business Partners — helping leaders operate at a higher level without burning out. This conversation covers: why CEOs struggle with delegation and trust the biggest mistakes leaders make with their time how EOS roles like the Integrator and Chief of Staff work together how to reset when you feel underwater why fractional leadership is a powerful solution for growing companies Maddy also shares personal insights on prioritization, letting go, building complementary leadership partnerships, and why success shouldn’t come at the cost of life outside work. If you’re a founder or CEO who feels stretched thin, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership capacity — and show what’s possible when you stop doing everything yourself. 👍 Like this episode if it resonated 💬 Comment below: what’s the hardest thing for you to delegate? 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, EOS, delegation, and scaling without burnout