ceo psychology
How to have hard conversations
Fear of conflict keeps many of us silent, but withholding truth creates more distance than speaking up. Let's explore how to get through it all.
Am I in My Zone of Genius? How to Tell When You’re Off Track
How to check in with yourself, stay aligned with meaningful work, and navigate the uncertainty of creation.
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.
How to manage your mind while fundraising
Why it is so hard, and what to do about it.
Building on the Other Side of Burnout
Sharing some light from the other side of a long, dark tunnel.
What’s the point of having a vision? (And how to create one.)
A skeptical convert's argument for the power of a clear vision.
Practical steps for navigating founder burnout (without quitting your day job)
I have coached dozens of founders through founder/CEO burnout. Here are some of the avenues of exploration I have found most helpful.
When there is a 95% chance you make nothing: how preference stacks work in startups
The un-examined psychological challenges of the preference stack (and what to do about it.)
Sanity Notes #034: Why questions matter more than answers
For as long as I can remember, I have had the feeling of carrying heavy questions. But the way I understand those questions has changed entirely.
Sanity Notes #032: When anxiety strikes, remember your birthright
How to reconnect with ease when stress or anxiety hit hard
