10% Happier with Dan Harris Deep, Provocative Success Strategies From the "Yoda of Silicon Valley" | Jerry Colonna
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Nov 8, 2023 
Jerry Colonna, an executive coach and author of "Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong," shares invaluable insights drawn from his venture capital past. He emphasizes the importance of radical self-inquiry for authentic leadership. Colonna discusses the pitfalls of virtue signaling, the true meaning of allyship, and the distinct roles of equality versus equity in leadership. He also explores how understanding our ancestry can foster deeper connections and responsibility, ultimately aiming for genuine personal growth and societal change.
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Examine Subroutines
- Examine your subroutines, or the automatic behaviors beneath the surface.
- Understand how these ingrained patterns, often learned early in life, affect your actions.
Beyond Self-Improvement
- Self-improvement is insufficient; leadership demands addressing broader societal issues.
- Consider how you benefit from systemic inequalities you claim to oppose.
Scholarship Anecdote
- Jerry Colonna questions how his professor's bias might have influenced his scholarship award.
- Reflecting on privilege reveals potential disadvantages faced by others.
