Truthache The Problem With Business Coaches - Adam Weber
Jan 19, 2026
Adam Weber, a former tech founder turned executive coach, shares insights on leadership, culture, and the need for coaching in the business world. He discusses the skepticism around hiring coaches, especially those who haven’t experienced similar challenges. Adam delves into common issues faced by leaders today, including decision fatigue and the impact of generational values in the workplace. He highlights the unique blend of coaching and consulting that he offers, addressing the emotional challenges faced by executives and the importance of self-awareness in effective leadership.
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Act Like The CEO Of Yourself
- Act like the CEO of yourself by treating your career choices as business decisions.
- Exercise agency: sell your time where it best serves your goals and growth.
Promotion Without Training Breaks Teams
- Promoting top individual performers into management often breaks teams because management is a learnable but neglected skill.
- New managers tend to do multiple jobs themselves until systems collapse.
Consultants Couldn't Save A Sick Company
- Michael recalled a consulting engagement where managers kept friends and ignored needed firings, leading to bankruptcy.
- The company knew what to do but lacked the courage to act, and consultants couldn't fix that.