What does it take to lead a company through crisis, reinvent the business, and come out stronger on the other side?

On this episode of The People Playbook, Jason Taylor sits down with Andrew Lockhead, CEO & Co-Founder of Stay22, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, trust, and building a company that can adapt when everything changes.

Andrew shares how Stay22 responded after losing 90% of its revenue during the pandemic, why transparency became critical during uncertainty, and how the company tested new ideas and rebuilt its business from the ground up. 

They also explore Andrew’s evolution from a hands-on micromanager to a leader who trusts his team to make decisions, why different perspectives make companies stronger, and how leaders can create cultures focused on outcomes rather than control. 

Andrew also shares his perspective on AI, authenticity, failure, and why leaders facing a crisis should get back into the trenches and involve the people closest to the problem. 

From knowing when to pivot to learning when to let go, this conversation offers practical lessons for founders, CEOs, and leaders trying to build resilient teams and businesses that can grow through change.