"When a team knows the mission, they can move mountains" - Liz Harr of Hinge
In this episode of the Land and Lead Podcast, Dr. Josh Elmore speaks with Liz Harr, Managing Partner at Hinge, about stepping into shared leadership, leading through founder transitions, and reorienting an organization toward long-term growth. Liz reflects on her unconventional path; from international economics and diplomacy to entrepreneurship and professional services, and how that background shaped her strategic, empathetic leadership style.
Nearly two years into the managing partner role after more than a decade at Hinge, Liz describes joining a five-partner leadership model designed to balance continuity with change. Rather than dismantling what worked, the team clarified individual “lanes,” empowered emerging leaders, and restructured decision-making to move faster while preserving trust. A central shift involved moving the firm away from short-term, month-to-month optimization toward long-term performance, including changes to incentives, KPIs, and how success is measured.
Liz discusses the challenge of replacing “brain-intensive” advisory capacity following the retirement of a founder, and how that pressure forced meaningful delegation and leadership development across the firm. She also reflects on the disruptive implications of AI, reframing progress as an ongoing journey rather than a fixed endpoint.
The episode closes with practical advice for leaders in transition: temper expectations, lead with authenticity, focus on the weakest links first, and surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.
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