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Success Leaves Clues Ep. 290 - The Leadership Shift That Builds Companies That Last with Sarah O’Brien, Chief Operating Officer at SMS Security
What happens when you inherit a legacy… but need to evolve it to survive?
In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Robin and Al sit down with Sarah O’Brien, Chief Operating Officer at SMS Security, to explore the real leadership transformation required to grow a family business into a scalable, modern organization.
Sarah shares what it actually feels like stepping into a second-generation leadership role, navigating expectations, earning trust, and redefining what leadership looks like in a company built on legacy relationships.
From letting go of being the problem-solver, to building systems…
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