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Discover the true essence of resilience in leadership in today's high-pressure business environment. Learn how understanding and redefining resilience—beyond mere endurance to include rest and recovery—can enhance leaders' effectiveness and prevent burnout.

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I have dedicated time these past several weekends to reflect upon my coaching. I’ve reviewed the countless journals, notes, and binders I have accumulated over the last five years. In honor of FounderForward’s 5th birthday, I wanted to share 5 things about leadership and leadership development that I have learned to be true.

Everyone struggles with the F Words (fear, focus and fatigue). It is the people who tackle the inevitable struggles with awareness, intention, and anxiety to create a game-plan, that actually up-level themselves and their businesses.

There are very few things within your control in terms of building a sustainable, successful company. What you can control, however, are internal factors, like your strength as a leader and the strength of your team and company culture.

Feedback is an under-utilized and under-rated business communications tool. Research shows people don’t like giving it and they really don’t like receiving it (mostly because it isn’t given effectively).

There are two competitive advantages that are completely within a startup’s control. The first is you, the founder of the organization, the second is your company’s culture.