Matt Munson of Sanity Labs on Founder Burn Out, Executive Coaching, and Board Dynamics

Matt Munson of Sanity Labs on Founder Burn Out, Executive Coaching, and Board Dynamics

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发布日期: 2023年12月30日
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In this episode, David Paul interviews Matt Munson, a CEO whisperer and performance coach for startup founders at Sanity Labs. Matt shares his experience working with Jerry Colonna, a renowned coach, and the impact it had on his own coaching approach. They discuss the importance of recognizing inner complacency and the deeper challenges faced by entrepreneurs. Matt also explores the concept of founder burnout and the need for a shift in mindset to prioritize well-being. They delve into the role of attachment to identity and business success, as well as strategies for maximizing creativity and vision. The episode concludes with advice for investors on supporting founders in a more communicative and supportive manner. You can watch/listen to the podcast on YouTube,?Spotify, and?Apple.

Takeaways

  • Coaching should involve more than just providing frameworks and advice; it should involve a deep understanding of the founder's challenges and a willingness to climb into those challenges with them.
  • Founder burnout often stems from a feeling of misalignment, disconnection, and inefficacy. It is important to address these deeper issues rather than just focusing on external factors.
  • Attachment to identity and business success can hinder a founder's ability to lead effectively. It is important to shift the focus from personal validation to the collective vision and purpose of the company.
  • Slowing down and creating space for innovation is crucial for founders. Prioritizing activities that foster spacious thinking, long-term visioning, and deep connection with the team can lead to more effective leadership.
  • Investors should approach founders with curiosity and support rather than solely focusing on performance metrics. Creating an open and supportive environment can lead to better outcomes for both the founder and the investor.

Chapters

01:00 Working with Jerry Colonna

03:02 Jerry Colonna's Questions

04:36 Searching for Coaching

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07:48 Recognizing Inner Complacency

08:58 Founder Burnout

11:20 Attachment to Identity and Business

14:39 Finding Clarity and Vision

20:45 Maximizing Creativity

26:05 Slowing Down for Innovation

29:29 Supporting Founders as an Investor

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Cory Berg

1 年

That was a great episode. Matt Munson shares some very existential stuff there. In the end Jerry’s question was still in my head: “How am I complicit in creating the conditions that I say I despise?” That’s a powerful question and it takes a ton of introspection to answer it.

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Jerry Colonna

CEO at Reboot.io | Author | Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong is available now.

1 年

Matt Munson It was an honor to be your partner, your guide, your friend. I am so pleased to see how you are helping others now. It's a real mitzvah, a good deed, to take what we go through and turn around and help others. David Paul nicely done with the podcast.

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Tyler McKinnon

The future of consumer engagement

1 年

This podcast was awesome. I recognized my burnout about 6m ago, right at the time I went from conception to execution. I literally felt like I was the only one that could feel so foolish and stupid. So much time, so much of my effort and money into an idea. Getting it ready to introduce and all of a sudden...eh fuck it! Its hard breaking that cycle once you're in it too...I know from my own burnout. Thx again.

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