From Start-Up to Grown-Up

#83: Chip Conley, Founder at Modern Elder Academy — Using regret as fuel; how and why founders need to shift their identities; how to manage people older than you; and his favorite interview question (Repost)

Dec 31, 2024

Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, offers rich insights as a leading voice at the intersection of psychology and business. He shares how to turn regret into future fuel and the necessity for founders to embrace identity shifts. Chip also discusses strategies for managing older team members and reflects on vital lessons learned from mentorship. Plus, he reveals his favorite interview question that uncovers deeper cultural fits—proof that wisdom truly transcends age in the workplace!

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Chip Conley

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Quick takeaways

Chip Conley emphasizes the importance of redefining leadership by focusing on embodying values as role models instead of merely holding titles.

The concept of identity cleanse encourages individuals to reassess and let go of outdated identities during midlife transitions for personal growth.

Founders need to be selective in choosing investors, fostering relationships that align with long-term company goals to ensure sustainable growth.

Deep dives

Redefining Leadership: Role Models Over Titles

A significant discussion point revolves around redefining leadership by emphasizing the notion of being a role model rather than merely holding titles like leader or manager. The speaker implemented a month-long experiment where the terminology was altered to highlight the importance of role models in leadership, which catalyzed a mindset shift among participants. This initiative invited leaders to reflect on how their actions and principles influence those around them, reinforcing the idea that leadership is about embodying values, rather than just occupying a position. This approach helped attendees recognize the profound impact they have as role models, fostering a more meaningful understanding of their roles.

Intro

2min

Reinventing Identity: Navigating Midlife Transitions

19min

Wisdom and Growth at the Modern Elder Academy

10min

Innovative Interview Techniques for Culture Fit and Expansion

4min

Understanding Misperceptions in Workplace Intensity

2min

Crafting Leadership Through Personal Branding

31min

Navigating Self-Worth and Investor Relationships: Insights for Founders

5min

Acknowledging Mentorship and Emphasizing Personal Growth Through Community

2min

Chip is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), where a new roadmap for midlife is offered at a beautiful oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and forthcoming campuses in Santa Fe, NM. His five books have made him a leading authority at the intersection of psychology and business.

Chip had tons of wisdom to share in this talk, including how to use regret as fuel for the future, what founders can learn when they shift their identities, how to manage people older than you, what Chip learned from the people that he mentored, and his favorite interview question.

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Resources Mentioned

Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top: https://bit.ly/3jtlA2N
Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age: https://amzn.to/3HFPjOa
Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder: https://bit.ly/3YjOxwQ

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