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#49 | 10 Causes Of Co-Founder Conflict, How To Communicate Effectively As A Leader & Create High Performance In Startup Teams w. Dr. Matthew Jones - Co-Founder Coach + Psychologist

Alexi Pittalis Episode 49

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KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:

  • Self-Awareness vs Presence
  • Are founders more reluctant to work on their weaknesses?
  • Why Matt calls himself a coach rather than a clinical psychologist
  • 3 communication styles we have in business
  • Getting to the root of co-founder/team conflict is uncomfortable but necessary
  • 10 core causes of co-founder conflict
  • Matt’s advice on going into business with someone you already have a relationship with
  • Power over vs Power to
  • Knowing personality types in business can be incredibly beneficial
  • Should one founder hold all the power?

Dr. Matthew Jones is a co-founder coach and licensed psychologist who has spent the last five years coaching startup co-founders to improve their communication, teamwork, and decision-making. He is trusted by companies backed by the biggest names in Silicon Valley, including Y Combinator, Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, Tiger Global Management, Techstars, Village Global, and more. 

What Matt introduces can be used across all work and personal relationships, not just co-founders. This may be the longest podcast Alexi has ever recorded, and for good reason.

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This podcast for founders delves into topics such as high performance in entrepreneurship, burnout, effective communication, resilience, anxiety, and productivity, offering insights on overcoming challenges, achieving success, creating massive impact, and cultivating a resilient mindset in an overwhelming world.

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