Brian Halligan: The Authenticity Playbook - [Glue Guys, EP.9]

If you’re looking for a model in authentic leadership, Hubspot founder Brian Halligan is your guy. He joins the Glue Guys conversation this week to talk as much about how he grew his company into a multi-billion-dollar company, as how he’s grown as a person. From the adrenaline-pumping tale of a near-fatal snowmobile accident that dramatically altered Brian's perspective to his candid revelations about imposter syndrome and anxiety to tips on building an iconic company culture, this episode gives a look at the human side of business and leadership.

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:06:06) Meet Brian Halligan: The Executive Chairman of HubSpot

(00:07:26) The Importance of the Glue Guy

(00:08:41) Brian Halligan's Leadership Journey

(00:12:38) Customer Feedback and Company Growth

(00:20:29) Embracing Imposter Syndrome

(00:28:17) CEO Coaching and Leadership Styles

(00:38:58) Building a Winning Team: Homegrown vs. Free Agents

(00:41:10) The Miami Heat's Big Three Era

(00:43:13) The Little 12 and Team Dynamics

(00:44:57) A Life-Changing Snowmobile Accident

(00:47:27) The Decision to Step Down as CEO

(00:53:40) Reflections on Leadership and Culture

(01:06:16) The Importance of Company Culture