Are you struggling more than you did last Spring? It is OK and you are not alone. I suspected that this Fall would be extra tough on founders… and it turned out to be true.

Over the years, we have developed a 4-step process for goal-setting that we have found to be quite successful.  We are sharing here in hopes it may serve as a way to facilitate your own goal-setting process and increase your likelihood of success.

“Knowing thyself” is also imperative to authentic leadership.  Said another way, self-awareness is a precursor of authenticity. 

Being humble as a leader makes you more approachable. In turn, it creates a more humanistic work environment because your employees will also be more humble and vulnerable

OK - someone has to say it: Boasting how little sleep you’re getting, how many hours you’re working per week, and how many tasks you can handle at one time isn’t a badge of honor. In fact, it could be costing you success. And that is not our opinion, it is science.

The truth about startups is this: The struggle is REAL. No matter who you are. Running a startup is a series of highs and lows. There will be a high and then a low, another high and then another low.

If you have ruthlessly prioritized, and time-blocked for, an important planning session, but come to the meeting depleted of energy and off your game - you are certainly not setting yourself, team or company up for success.

If you don’t control your calendar, it will control you. And you will spend the majority of your time on defense, reacting to whatever you get hit with when you check your phone or walk into work in the morning - meetings, fire drills, people issues, investor requests, etc.
 

You’ve likely heard of executive coaches or life coaches —but at FounderForward, we’re focused on coaching startups. Founders and founding teams at the beginning of their journey.

Our CEO did a 30-Day Self Work Challenge about a year ago and we thought we would share some highlights here for you to kick off your New Year.