Leadership Starts With Saying “I Don’t Know” Out Loud

GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners, solopreneurs, corporate escapees, and leaders building systems WHAT THEY’LL GAIN: A plain way to tell inspiration from discipline, a check for where ego slows growth, and one habit that builds trust with your team. Most leaders think the job is to always have the answer. It isn’t. Every time you fake certainty, your team stops telling you the truth. Boaz Gilad is a New York performance coach and the founder of Zenith Clubhouse. He started as an actor, built a public real estate company with over a billion dollars in assets, then lost it in a hostile takeover. He says ego is most of the work when business growth stalls. Today he works with founders, athletes, and executives who are great at one thing and stuck in another. Boaz explains the discipline vs motivation gap, why inspiration fades fast, and why success is simple but not easy. He also says leadership starts with practicing “I don’t know.” His new book, The Road Was New, comes out November 17, 2026. This one is for business owners and leaders who hit their goals and still feel something is missing. Key topics: Why acting taught him that most “no” answers are not personal Losing his company and what it taught him about ego The discipline gap: why strengths do not carry into new areas Inspiration is a sugar rush, discipline is what lasts Why climbing Everest is simple but not easy Why leaders should practice saying “I don’t know” Connect with Boaz: Zenith Clubhouse Boaz Gilad on LinkedIn Boaz on Instagram Unmask Podcast on YouTube The Road Was New, out November 17, 2026 Read the full write-up Browse all episodes Partners on this episode Profit10™: A free ten-question Profit Snapshot that shows where your business leaks profit. Canada Growth Network: A business community plus a robust CRM, $47 CAD a month. Gentry Learning: Fred Crouch’s real estate education hub and the company behind the Property Wizard Podcast. Next Steps Email: [email protected] Join Canada Growth Network: $1 CAD first month, then $47 CAD a month. Real tools. Real people. Subscribe to the K4B blog Search K4B episodes Register as a K4B guest Visit Knack 4 Business Disclaimer: Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation. We share perspectives. You make the decisions. Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there. Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.