Startup Therapy

In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan talk about the pressures of leading a Startup team. It’s a Founder’s job to make difficult and unpopular decisions, even unconventional ones, which may merit the team's unfavorable reactions. Over time, these unpopular decisions make a Founder less likable. So then, at what point will being likable still matter?Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources: Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/begin Join our Network of Top Founders  Send an email to therapy@startups.com  What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 00:30 As we lead, how important is it that we're liked? 05:29 Making fundamentally unpopular decisions to grow 11:56 When we’re starting, we build good relationships with people 16:00 You’re a cool boss but you aren’t invited in team lunches 19:23 The expectation for you to say ‘Yes’ all the time 21:47 What about when decisions don’t map back to you? 23:23 Even if you aren’t liked, you have to be respected 28:39 Everyo