burnout
My journey through founder burnout.
I realized in October of 2016 that I was burned out and wanted a path out of the CEO role. Here’s my own story and the secret internal dialogue I’m hearing as a coach to other founders.
We do not have time for spaceships
In my early days as CEO, I obsessed over hours at desks and almost missed the things that actually build great companies. A story about trust, culture and the simple moments leaders can’t afford to overlook.
Let your life breathe (and your company too)
How the art of slowing down might help you arrive faster.
My journey through founder depression
A look at why depression is so common among entrepreneurs and how to care of yourself if you are in the midst of it.
Rethinking Drinking – Alcohol, Depression, and Startup Culture
For years, I have consumed alcohol under the assumption that it provides a source of fun or calm, but I’ve had a growing intuition alcohol might be more foe than friend.
Building on the Other Side of Burnout
Sharing some light from the other side of a long, dark tunnel.
Sanity Notes #033: One thing at a time
When making your way through anything difficult, focus on the next right step
Sanity Notes #029- Depression as data
Anxiety, depression, and anger come for us all. Consider looking at the experience as an indication of what is missing.
Sanity Notes #027 - The power of 'we'
Next time you feel stuck wondering how you'll figuring out, try asking how 'we' will figure it out.
The values we ought to leave behind
It is time to re-think what we celebrate in our own leadership styles and the cultures of the companies we build.
