Your Ego Will Help or Destroy You

Episode 141 of the We Live to Build podcast, hosted by Sean Weisbrot, titled "Your Ego Will Help or Destroy You" was published on May 2, 2023 and runs 38 minutes.

May 2, 2023 ·38m · We Live to Build

Summary

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/reviewHow I Made $15M: https://welivetobuild.com/networkSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seanweisbrotFollow Sean on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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