What separates great leaders from everyone else?

In this episode of CANDOR with Tish, Tish Squillaro sits down with Akram Khalis, Founder of Building AI Solutions, to explore what it really takes to build leadership teams that can scale with a growing business.

Drawing from his journey from engineer to founder and CEO, Akram shares practical insights on creating a culture of trust, empowering leaders to make decisions, and avoiding the trap of becoming the bottleneck in your organization. He explains why leaders should stop bringing problems without solutions, how to identify when someone is no longer the right fit for a role, and why communication is often the difference between a team that thrives and one that struggles.

The conversation also dives into the role of AI in hiring and talent development, the importance of self-awareness, and why culture will always be a competitive advantage in high-growth organizations.

Whether you're building your first leadership team or leading an established organization, this episode offers valuable lessons on trust, accountability, communication, and leadership at scale.