When is Founder Ego Too Much?

<p>In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss the founder's ego and when is it too much. We all know that confidence is key when you're starting a business, but sometimes it can be hard to tell when that confidence has turned into full-on arrogance. This can hold you back from trying new things and making the best decisions for your company. So how do you avoid this trap? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sign up for the Startups Newsletter</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.startups.com/newsletter"><strong>https://www.startups.com/newsletter</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul> <li> <a href="https://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy">Startup Therapy Podcast</a><strong> </strong> </li> <li><a href="https://www.startups.com/begin">https://www.startups.com/begin</a></li> <li>Join our <a href="https://www.startups.com/community/founder-groups">Network of Top Founders</a> </li> <li>Check in with us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/">Wil Schroter</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/">Ryan Rutan</a> </li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What to Listen For</strong></p><ul> <li>00:00 Intro</li> <li>02:39 Confidence vs. Arrogance</li> <li>05:30 Question everything you think you know</li> <li>06:31 Be comfortable with being wrong</li> <li>10:32 It’s preventing you from trying new things</li> <li>13:34 The “Everything is wrong except for me” mindset</li> <li>15:35 When ego clouds your decision</li> <li>17:06 Make every problem your fault</li> <li>19:50 The blame game</li> <li>23:34 Not accepting defeat</li> <li>25:39 How to manage your ego</li> <li>27:14 Ego is a massive liability</li> <li>29:19 Permission to be wrong</li> <li>30:23 Choose the people who will surround you</li> <li>33:40 Psychological safety</li> <li>36:27 Challenge your ego to grow</li> </ul>