In this podcast, Jerry Colonna, a venture capitalist turned executive coach, discusses the importance of personal development in effective leadership. He highlights common leadership pitfalls and the role of empathy. Jerry also emphasizes the need to let go of perfectionism and embrace the fallibilities of being human.
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Inner Work Unlocks Practical Leadership
Personal psychological patterns from childhood shape how CEOs lead and make decisions.
Addressing those inner stories lets leaders answer practical problems without dependency on external advice.
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Bullying Masked A Deeper Wound
Jerry recounts a CEO whose bullying came from hiding his sexuality after abuse as a child.
Addressing that root allowed the CEO to stabilize the team and later sell the business.
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Good Enough Frees Sustainable Drive
Accepting "I am good enough" allows striving without self-destructive drive.
Contentment enables rest, enjoyment of success, and sustained motivation without burnout.
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As a venture capitalist turned executive coach, Jerry Colonna specializes in helping leaders confront their psychological habits, fostering meaningful connections, and becoming compassionate, bold leaders.
His book, "Reboot," serves as a guide for radical self-inquiry, encouraging individuals to reset their lives by addressing emotional baggage and achieving both professional and personal fulfillment.
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In this conversation, you’ll enjoy 3 BIG things:
Better Humans Make Better Leaders: Jerry emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal development and effective leadership.
The BS behind the problem: get to the bottom of your common leadership pitfalls, such as staff turnover, revenue stagnation, and the role of empathy in leadership.
Drop the guilt: Let go of perfectionism and embrace the fallibilities of being human.
If you enjoyed this and want to explore more advice from a top coach and great friend of mine, check out our episode with Adam Gilbert. You can find that as Ep#319 in this feed. Jerry’s newest book is already out - ReUnion, and you can also enjoy the Original book Reboot. You can find out more at https://www.reboot.io/ or check Jerry out at @RebootHQ on Twitter & on Instagram.
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