Key characteristics of successful founders with Rich Hagberg

“If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” To succeed, founders need to keep on learning and evolving.

Drawing from over four decades of coaching experience, Rich Hagberg breaks down the key traits that differentiate successful founders from unsuccessful ones. Rich also shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, and how he founded the Hagberg Consulting Group.

Tune in for valuable insights on adaptability, emotional intelligence, and the value of building effective teams.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Unleash Your Unique Strengths: Understanding what you excel at and continuously honing an additional skill set can set you apart. Even legends like Steve Jobs weren't just tech geeks; they were visionaries with a rich blend of diverse skills.
• Embrace Feedback and Adapt: The path to success isn't a straight line—it involves falls, stumbles, and course corrections. Founders who thrive are those who are painfully honest about their weaknesses and willing to change.
• Leadership is a Balancing Act: Ideally, founders blend visionary insight, robust relationships, and flawless execution. But let's face it—no one is perfect. Self-awareness and humility can help you identify your gaps and complement your leadership style.

Jump  into the conversation:
(00:00) Meet Rich
(05:19) Three styles of leadership
(10:58) Recognizing your weaknesses
(17:06) Keep learning and adapting
(21:12) Scale your team and processes
(24:17) Personal grounding and integrity
(30:28) Founders need emotional intelligence
(33:34) Founders Keepers