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Being a CEO is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. You carry weight no one else fully understands. The constant decisions. The pressure to have answers. The isolation of being the final word. CEOs face unique challenges, imposter syndrome, burnout, anxiety, identity merged with company success. These aren't signs you're failing. They're signs you're doing hard work that matters. The best CEOs prioritize their inner game. Leadership starts with self-awareness.
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.
Sanity Notes #023- When should you hire an assistant?
If you are asking the question, you are probably waiting too long.
How to plan a great team offsite
Offsites can be one of the most powerful tools in a CEO's arsenal. Let's talk about getting them right.
What I have learned about founder burnout — as a founder and coach
My path through burnout included getting out of the CEO role by exiting the business. This transition came almost three years after my realization I wanted to get out of the role. However, it is not necessary for every founder experiencing burnout to get out of the role to find relief.
Sanity Notes #004: The power of meeting others where they are
Finding yourself wishing your co-founders, employees, or investors would change? Start with accepting them where they are.
Sanity Notes #003 : Your metrics are not your worth.
This is a good year to remember that the top-level metrics of your company are not the measure of your worth as a leader.
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.
Leadership Vulnerability: The Self-Doubt Every Founder Feels but Nobody Talks About
Leadership vulnerability is more common than startup culture suggests. Almost every founder I coach carries the same fear: someone else could do this better, they are not truly qualified, and the gap between how they appear outside and feel inside feels impossible to close. You are not alone.
What Does a CEO Do? The Complete Guide to CEO Responsibilities
The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) is responsible for setting company vision, building the right team, and providing resources for execution. Here's exactly what a CEO does and how to succeed in the role.
How to Build a Leadership Team That Actually Works as a Team
Knowing how to build a leadership team is one of the most underrated CEO skills. Hiring experts is the easy part. Getting them to operate as a truly collaborative, high performing leadership team is where most companies struggle, and where the difference between scaling and stalling appears.
