What Built It Won’t Sustain It: Growing Beyond the Founder Role

Sue May, founder and Executive Director of Love & Cornbread, joins Colleen for a candid conversation about building an organization from the ground up — and the shift required as it grows. What began as a simple act of service has evolved into a complex operation with employees, structure, and new demands on Sue as a leader. As she reflects on this next phase, Sue shares the challenge of moving from doing everything herself to succeeding through others — learning when to step back, how to build the right structure, and how to use her strengths differently. This episode explores the tension between building and sustaining, and what it takes to evolve alongside your own organization. **Episode Show Notes** - Love & Cornbread website: https://www.loveandcornbread.org/ - Strengths Profile assessment: https://www.strengthsprofile.com - Introspective strength affirmation cards: https://www.introspectivecards.com/ - Have a question or want to suggest a guest for the Strengths Catalyst Podcast? Email Colleen (Colleen@strengthcatalyst.com)