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Hiring a CEO is often celebrated as a sign of scale and maturity, but in reality, it can trigger an identity crisis for founders and a silent power struggle that derails growth.
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Founder and CEO of the Miss Volunteer America Organization, Allison DeMarcus, has been recognized as a 2026 Robert E. and Jenny D. Kirkland Discovery Award honoree.
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