Are you collecting opinions like evidence instead of leading like the CEO you are?

If you're asking your barista, mastermind, or therapist for permission to lead your company, you're not leading, you're hesitating. And it's costing you.

In this fiery Thursday rant, Dawn Andrews breaks down one of the sneakiest leadership leaks female founders face: outsourcing critical decisions to people who aren’t even qualified to weigh in.

From firing toxic clients to raising your rates, you're not confused, you’re scared. But slow decisions don’t just delay progress; they erode confidence, trust, and profitability.

In under 8 minutes, Dawn gives you the mindset shift and AI-fueled strategy to stop spiraling in self-doubt and start leading with data, clarity, and courage.

Let this episode be your velvet boot to finally decide.

Want to stop overthinking and start leading like a CEO? Join the AI for Founders community on LinkedIn. It’s free, practical, and full of founders who are learning to trust themselves (and their data).

Key Takeaways:

• Slow decisions ≠ smart decisions - They’re actually expensive self-doubt in disguise.
• You already know what to do - You’re just scared it’ll prove you’re “not qualified.” Spoiler: You are.
• AI can be your decision co-pilot - Use it to model revenue, spot patterns, and stress-test risks, fast.
• Stop asking for permission - No one else is writing the checks or living with the consequences.
• B+ decisions today beat A+ decisions three months from now - Action breeds clarity, not perfection.

Resources & Links:

• Free Guide: “10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader”
• Community: AI for Founders on LinkedIn

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• 113 | Stop The 2 AM Decision Spiral, How Female Founders Pressure‑Test Their Biggest Decision in 15 Minutes A complementary episode on decision clarity

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