Escape the CEO Doom Loop
Escape the CEO Doom Loop
Podcast Description
Escape the CEO Doom Loop is built for CEOs and leadership teams ready to grow. Each episode delivers practical insights, real-world stories, and tools you can use today to lead with clarity and scale with confidence. We spotlight what’s working—and what’s not—for leaders navigating growth, building culture, and driving accountability. It’s more than a podcast—it’s a gateway to The CEO Playbook and the next step in becoming the leader your business needs next.
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The podcast covers a range of topics vital for CEOs and leadership teams, such as navigating growth challenges, fostering strong company culture, and enhancing accountability. Notable episodes include discussions on the CEO Doom Loop, the importance of effective people decisions over strategy, and insights into why many businesses stumble after successful years, providing a thorough analysis of common pitfalls faced by leaders.
Escape the CEO Doom Loop is built for CEOs and leadership teams ready to grow. Each episode delivers practical insights, real-world stories, and tools you can use today to lead with clarity and scale with confidence. We spotlight what’s working—and what’s not—for leaders navigating growth, building culture, and driving accountability.
It’s more than a podcast—it’s a gateway to The CEO Playbook and the next step in becoming the leader your business needs next.
What happens when a CEO realizes he’s the bottleneck in his own business? In this episode of Escape the CEO Doom Loop, hosts Glen Dall and John Ninkovich sit down with Philip Chabot, CEO of RSC Mechanical, to talk about the uncomfortable truth every leader faces — when old habits hold back new growth.
Phil shares his candid story of stepping into a 500-person family business, struggling with the “Doom Loop,” and rebuilding through accountability, structure, and consistency. He explains how RSC turned its Compass — a simple framework of mission, vision, and values — into a living system that drives culture and clarity across 19 states.
If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or executive looking to break free from burnout and lead with focus, this episode delivers the real-world playbook: lean in, write it down, make a plan, and stay consistent.
Watch now to learn:
How to recognize and escape the CEO Doom Loop
Creating accountability systems without emotion
Balancing family, business, and leadership growth
Why consistency beats intensity every time
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Escape the CEO Doom Loop
02:24 – Meet Philip Chabot, CEO of RSC Mechanical
03:40 – The Family Legacy and Early Lessons in Leadership
06:25 – The Planned CEO Transition
08:05 – “Want vs Will”: The Real Test of Leadership
11:09 – Balancing Family and CEO Responsibilities
15:10 – Recognizing the Doom Loop
17:08 – Escaping It: A Good Plan Beats No Plan
20:47 – Building Accountability Through “The Compass”
23:57 – Culture Over Convenience in a Family Business
26:40 – Maintaining Standards and Communication
32:37 – What Got Us Here Won’t Get Us There
35:45 – Scaling with Structure and Data
38:30 – Building Culture That Attracts A-Players
40:30 – Using Data as a Leadership Tool
43:33 – Consistency Drives Profitability
45:36 – Phil’s Advice: Write. Plan. Measure.
51:00 – Closing Thoughts: Consistency Wins Every Time
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