ceo psychology
CEO psychology is the hidden operating system behind every decision you make. The weight of final calls. The loneliness at the top. The imposter syndrome that whispers you're not qualified, even as you lead. The psychological challenges of being a CEO aren't weakness. They're the result of extreme responsibility with limited support. Understanding your CEO psychology is strategic. Your mental health directly impacts your team, decisions, and company's future.
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
Sanity Notes #031- The power of writing things down
Want to supercharge your clarity? Write it all down
Sanity Notes #030- Assuming the best of our partners
The moment your co-founder, teammate, or romantic partner frustrates you the most may be the moment of greatest opportunity
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 #028- Take a risk and turn off
This year-end, take a risk and really step away. Find out what happens when you give yourself the gift of recovery and perspective.
Sanity Notes #025- The value of your attention
Your attention is your most valuable asset. Proceed accordingly.
Sanity Notes #024- What conversation is waiting to be had?
One of the most expensive forms of procrastination I witness as a coach is the avoidance of hard conversations.
Sanity Notes #022- The power of belonging
The desire to belong drives much of our behavior as humans. How might awareness of that drive inform your approach as a leader?
Sanity Notes #021- Navigating loss from the right side of the road
Every challenge, every loss, can be viewed from one side of the road or another. Some honest thoughts from my own recent loss.
