{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"Founder Authenticity: Use with Caution","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1877,"description":"Ever wonder if being your authentic self at work might sometimes do more harm than good? The delicate balance of authenticity and diplomacy in leadership. From discussing the rare contexts where pure honesty works, to sharing personal anecdotes about navigating the consequences of unfiltered truth, this episode unpacks how transparency can impact your team, brand, and personal relationships. Find out why being your true self might only be great advice 6% of the time and how effective communication can save you from unintended fallout.\nResources:\nStartup Therapy Podcast\nhttps://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy\nWebsite\nhttps://www.startups.com/begin\nLinkedIn\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/\nJoin our Network of Top Founders\nWil Schroter\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/\nRyan Rutan\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/\nWhat to listen for:\n01:01 The Consequences of Unfiltered Honesty\n01:26 Generational Differences in Professionalism\n02:44 The Power Dynamics of Founders\n04:45 Balancing Honesty and Diplomacy\n06:01 The Luxury of Honesty and Risk\n08:04 The Importance of Filtering Communication\n12:56 The Duality of Professional Personas\n15:21 The Consequences of Honesty in Leadership\n16:19 Balancing Honesty and Diplomacy\n17:10 The Importance of Empathy in Communication\n18:26 The Cost of Unfiltered Honesty\n19:51 Frameworks for Effective Communication\n20:55 Lessons from the Terminator: Choosing Responses Wisely\n22:07 The Role of Diplomacy in Leadership\n28:17 The Medium Matters: Hot, Warm, and Cold Communication\n29:56 Prioritizing Outcomes Over Authenticity","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9y9tyZ-ziui558cT6TMlYq3DaFTS8yyOuY7HekWBCbM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYzOTYvMTU3NjI4/MDk2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}