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Sanity Notes #002 : What if you could not fail?
How might you be free to lead and create if your own sense of self was not on the line?
Sanity Notes #001 : Introducing Sanity Notes
Welcome to Sanity Notes (SN). SN is my new semi-weekly newsletter exploring the hardest parts of entrepreneurship and leadership.
The ubiquity of self-criticism among leaders
Wondering if someone else might be better at your job than you are? You are not alone.
An argument against rushing
Your presence and creative attention mean more to your people and your work than all the effort you can muster. Maybe it's time to relax.
What is the CEO's job?
The CEO role is the most-hyped and least understood. Let's get clear on the work at hand.
For real leaders, dependency is not a dirty word
We have glamorized the solo, impervious leader at our own peril. Real strength comes from reliance on others.
How to get your leadership team to actually be a team.
An exploration in helping your leaders check their egos at the door and actually work together.
The surprising power of play
Focus and hard work have their place. But do not underestimate the role of play in the creative process.
Can you be an entrepreneur without suffering?
We glamorize the entrepreneurial life as one of long-hours and endless strain. But is there another way?
Fear is the wrong fuel for entrepreneurs
Looking back at my early time as a founder, fear fueled 80% of my actions. Now I am determined to help others avoid that fate.
