EPISODE · May 2, 2023 · 38 MIN
Your Ego Will Help or Destroy You
from We Live to Build
What is the one trait that fuels both massive success and catastrophic failure? This video is a masterclass on why Your Ego Will Help or Destroy You. Glenn Gardone, a 30-year consumer goods veteran and President of Red Chocolate, breaks down the double-edged sword that every founder must learn to manage. This is a deep dive into the psychology of leadership, explaining why you need a healthy ego to take risks, but how an unchecked ego will ensure you make the journey alone . Learn the brutal but necessary advice he received from a mentor—"Slow down. You're not that important"—and how to find the critical balance between confidence and humility. Check out the company: https://red-chocolate.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Ego: The Double-Edged Sword of Every Founder 03:01 - How a 4-Hour Meeting Led Me to a Global Chocolate Company08:53 - You Need Ego to Drive You, But Humility to Lead 14:40 - A Mentor's Brutal Advice: "Slow down. You're not that important." 17:44 - How to Check Your Ego at the Door as a Leader20:42 - Our Rule: Everyone Has a Seat at the Table 23:44 - A Story of Ego Inflation (And the Humbling That Followed)26:51 - The Wake-Up Call That Deflates Your Ego33:08 - The Final Lesson: Find the Balance📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is the one trait that fuels both massive success and catastrophic failure? This video is a masterclass on why Your Ego Will Help or Destroy You. Glenn Gardone, a 30-year consumer goods veteran and President of Red Chocolate, breaks down the double-edged sword that every founder must learn to manage. This is a deep dive into the psychology of leadership, explaining why you need a healthy ego to take risks, but how an unchecked ego will ensure you make the journey alone . Learn the brutal but necessary advice he received from a mentor—"Slow down. You're not that important"—and how to find the critical balance between confidence and humility. Check out the company: https://red-chocolate.comBook a 1-on-1 advisory session with me to apply these principles to your business: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory👀 CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]🕒 CHAPTERS00:00 - Ego: The Double-Edged Sword of Every Founder 03:01 - How a 4-Hour Meeting Led Me to a Global Chocolate Company08:53 - You Need Ego to Drive You, But Humility to Lead 14:40 - A Mentor's Brutal Advice: "Slow down. You're not that important." 17:44 - How to Check Your Ego at the Door as a Leader20:42 - Our Rule: Everyone Has a Seat at the Table 23:44 - A Story of Ego Inflation (And the Humbling That Followed)26:51 - The Wake-Up Call That Deflates Your Ego33:08 - The Final Lesson: Find the Balance📈 WORK WITH ME▶ Book a Paid Advisory Session: https://calendly.com/wltb/advisory▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborate▶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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