Founder's Journal
Alex Lieberman, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, gives you an insider’s look into building businesses. Alex explores the founder’s journey, from the painful challenges of 0-to-1 to the powerful frameworks that help you scale to millions in revenue as well as the emotional rollercoaster that is present throughout.
Latest episodes
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Dec 13, 2021 • 12min
Learning How to Think vs. What to Think
In this episode, I break down recommendations for critical thinking.Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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Dec 10, 2021 • 12min
8 Non-Obvious Traits of Great Leaders
In this episode, I share 8 non-obvious traits that made the best managers and leaders I’ve worked with so special. Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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Dec 8, 2021 • 12min
6 Traits of the Best People I Ever Worked With
In this episode, I detail 6 non-obvious traits of the best professionals I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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Dec 6, 2021 • 10min
Painkiller or Vitamin: Which Is Needed For Your Business?
In this episode, I discuss the importance of being a painkiller, not a vitamin in business.Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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Dec 3, 2021 • 15min
The Leadership Benefits of Transparency
In this episode, I discuss why implementing the right amount of transparency in a company builds trust and maximizes employees’ impact on customers.Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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Dec 1, 2021 • 12min
Winning In Your Career As A Jack Of All Trades
Some of the greatest performers of modern society also have the greatest range. In this episode, I breakdown why possessing a broad skill set can help boost your career development. Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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Nov 29, 2021 • 16min
How to Speak with Radical Candor
Imagine how well companies would be run if everyone understood what people thought of them and how they could be doing their job better to help the business grow. In this episode, I lay out the challenges and benefits of radical candor.Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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Nov 26, 2021 • 16min
The Power of Perspective and Prioritizing Family & Friends (Classic)
Let this classic episode serve as a reminder to us all to prioritize friends, family and the power of perspective. Without perspective, you can get lost in the day-to-day grind without a reminder of what it is that you’re grinding for. I have found one of the healthiest ways to strive is through experiences that create perspective.You can hear more about how the loss of my dad changed my life in Episode #157 "Losing My Dad"Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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Nov 24, 2021 • 11min
How to Crush 1:1 Meetings
It’s one of the only times in a week where you have the undivided attention of your boss or direct report. In this episode, I breakdown why 1:1’s are key to a successful career.Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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Nov 22, 2021 • 11min
Lessons from ConstitutionDAO
To be a successful careerist, you need to keep your finger on the pulse of technologies that are changing the world. In this episode, I breakdown the biggest takeaways from ConstitutionDAO and what it could mean for the future.Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista.
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