Growth can expose cracks inside even the strongest organizations, and leadership is often where the pressure shows first.

In this conversation, former SoundStorming co-founder and COO Alicia Rius explains why promoting a high-performing employee into management is not simply a reward. It is a complete career transition that requires a new mindset, clearer expectations, and stronger leadership systems.

Drawing from more than 20 years of experience leading multicultural teams across Europe and the United States, Alicia shares her 4Ps Leadership Framework™:

• Personal
• People
• Purpose
• Process

She discusses why first-time managers often struggle, how unclear leadership creates inconsistency and erodes trust, and what organizations can do to build a healthier leadership pipeline from the ground up.

This interview offers practical insight for managers, founders, executives, and growing teams seeking sustainable performance without sacrificing clarity, trust, or culture.

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