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A core challenge expressed by Tim is the absence of a dedicated CEO or executive leadership to steer the ship. His current team operates without clear hierarchical oversight, leading to issues like missed deadlines, forgotten responsibilities, and systemic stagnation. Despite having a structure with managers and contractors, the day-to-day execution suffers from complacency and lack of accountability.
Tim underscores that successful organizations require a clear hierarchy—an experienced CEO, COO, or CMO who can make tough decisions and enforce systems, freeing content creators like himself to focus on what they do best. Without this, organizations risk floating in "whitewater," where innovation stalls, and trouble brewing underneath remains unchecked.