Absolutely this. OP has a Messiah complex it seems. OP don't be their Martyr too! I think you are setting yourself up for failure: Is the goal to ship the pro

Absolutely this. OP has a Messiah complex it seems. OP don't be their Martyr too! I think you are setting yourself up for failure: Is the goal to ship the project on time, or reform the team to OPs ideal of a high performing team, and maybe deliver something someday? I wager the CEO wants the project delivered pronto. Otherwise, cut scope relentlessly. If delivery is the goal, deliver something, then iterate.