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.
Better Humans Make Better Leaders: Jerry emphasizes the interconnectedness of personal development and effective leadership.
Addressing underlying narratives and stories is crucial for positive change and growth in leadership and personal life.
Deep dives
The power of being a good person and successful CEO
In this podcast episode, the conversation focuses on the message that it is possible to be a good person and a successful CEO at the same time. The speaker highlights the importance of being successful without being a jerk to oneself or others. The idea is conveyed that achieving this balance is challenging, but ultimately worth it.
The non-traditional approach to coaching
The podcast introduces Jerry Colonna, a coach from reboot.io, and highlights the non-traditional approach they take to coaching. Rather than focusing solely on business strategies, their coaching aims to understand and address personal issues that impact leadership and one's overall presence at work. The effectiveness of this approach is emphasized, as it helps individuals become better leaders.
Uncovering the underlying issues and stories
The conversation delves into the importance of uncovering underlying issues and stories that shape our behavior. The speaker shares a personal story of a difficult coaching client who was initially seen as a bully. Through deeper exploration, it was discovered that the client's bullying behavior stemmed from childhood experiences. This highlights the significance of understanding these underlying narratives and working through them to bring about positive change.
Embracing self-acceptance and contentment
The podcast emphasizes the importance of embracing self-acceptance and contentment while striving for improvement. It is asserted that recognizing one's worthiness and being at peace with oneself is key to personal growth and happiness. It is suggested that the ultimate goal is to strive for improvement without external validation or attachment to achievements, and to find contentment in one's current state.
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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