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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

If you want to create a high-functioning team, do your work, and it starts with the person who has the most power.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The question I often ask is, "How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don't want?" This question is meant to evoke your own agency.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

I say I don't want to feel busy all the time, but the truth is I feel really unnerved if my agenda isn't jam-packed.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Radical self-inquiry involves asking tough questions that challenge our delusions and help us understand our true motivations.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The equation for leadership success is practical skills plus radical self-inquiry plus shared experiences equals enhanced leadership and resilience.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The big lie is that success and happiness are tied to external achievements, but that's often not the case.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The purpose of radical self-inquiry is to raise your level of consciousness and take control of your life, rather than being driven by learned behaviors from childhood.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The fear of confronting uncomfortable truths often leads to avoidance behaviors, but facing them is essential for growth.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The most important person to share the answers to your self-inquiry questions with is yourself, as self-delusion is a major contributor to suffering.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Asking questions that startle us can lead to profound insights and personal growth, even if the answers are scary.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

We are socialized to not only delude ourselves but also to present a facade of success, especially in the entrepreneurial community.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Imagine being in a relationship where you can tell the truth without fear of judgment; that's what shared experiences are about.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The rise of podcasts creates space for authentic conversations, allowing listeners to be real with themselves.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

When we become attached to outcomes, we inadvertently fuel our own suffering, as our self-worth becomes tied to those outcomes.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Busyness can mask deeper issues of self-worth, making it difficult to confront the real reasons behind our actions and decisions.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Legacy matters because it shapes how we want to be remembered. I want people to say that I cared about the world and tried to make it a better place.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

To navigate the unsettling rise of AI, we must focus on what truly matters: human connection, presence, and the ability to engage in meaningful conversations.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

AI can assist in self-inquiry by helping individuals uncover blind spots and reflect on their experiences, enhancing personal growth.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Asking powerful questions like "What am I not saying that I need to say?" can lead to deeper self-awareness and personal growth.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

I ask myself, "How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don't want?" This question unlocks self-awareness and helps me understand my role in my circumstances.

JC

Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The equation for leadership success is practical skills plus radical self-inquiry plus shared experiences, which leads to enhanced leadership and resilience.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

A growth mindset can become problematic when it turns into a fixed mindset, leading to attachment and suffering instead of growth.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Teams often fail not due to lack of talent or strategy, but because of unresolved emotional issues from their childhood that manifest in group dynamics.

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Jerry Colonna

05/08/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The practice of radical self-inquiry is essential for leaders to understand their motivations and the impact of their actions on their teams.

How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don’t want? | Jerry Colonna

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