{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"When is Founder Ego Too Much?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ebfa49eb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2271,"description":"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? Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan RutanWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro02:39 Confidence vs. Arrogance05:30 Question everything you think you know06:31 Be comfortable with being wrong10:32 It’s preventing you from trying new things13:34 The “Everything is wrong except for me” mindset15:35 When ego clouds your decision17:06 Make every problem your fault19:50 The blame game23:34 Not accepting defeat25:39 How to manage your ego27:14 Ego is a massive liability29:19 Permission to be wrong30:23 Choose the people who will surround you33:40 Psychological safety36:27 Challenge your ego to grow","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}