Executive coach and leadership expert says the mindset and methods that launch a business may not be enough to take it to the next level



ATLANTA, GA, October 30, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Sam Adeyemi, an Atlanta-based executive coach and strategic leadership expert, is highlighting the "brick wall" many founders encounter between getting a business off the ground and scaling it, and why breaking through requires a fundamental shift in leadership.

"Many businesses hit a brick wall sometime between the starting and expansion phases, where no matter what they do, they just can't seem to scale," says Adeyemi, author of "SHIFTS: 6 Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership." "The solution is in recognizing that what got you here may not be what gets you to the next level."

In a young business, founders often handle everything themselves, says Dr. Adeyemi. But as a company grows, that hands-on approach can become a bottleneck, with decisions, operations, and problem-solving depending on one person. Scaling requires entrepreneurs to build systems, develop talent, and empower teams rather than remain at the center of every activity.

Simply working harder may not solve the problem, Adeyemi says. "Breaking through the brick wall requires SHIFTing how you think, lead, and operate — evolving into a leader that creates scalable systems, eliminates activities that drain resources, and transforms their leadership identity to support 10x growth… or more!"

Drawing on the principles in his book "SHIFTS" (Wiley), Adeyemi outlines six steps for transforming one's leadership: See, Hear, Insight, Formulate, Transform, and Succeed. This process model helps leaders break free from limiting assumptions, discover new possibilities, turn fresh insights into meaningful action, and unlock the potential of those around them, transforming not only how they lead, but what their organizations can achieve.

About Dr. Adeyemi:
Atlanta-based Dr. Sam Adeyemi (SAY: Ah Day yeh me) is CEO of Sam Adeyemi, GLC, Inc. and founder and executive director of Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA). More than 52,000 alumni have graduated from DLA programs, and more than 3 million CEOs and high performing individuals follow him on top social media sites. He is the author of "Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership." His new book, "SHIFTS: 6 Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership" (Wiley) is now available for purchase. He holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Virginia's Regent University, and is a member of the International Leadership Association. He and his wife, Nike (say Nee keh), have three children. Learn more at SamAdeyemi.com.

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