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 Podcasthttps://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Send an email to [email protected] What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:30 As we lead, how important is it that we're liked?05:29 Making fundamentally unpopular decisions to grow11:56 When we’re starting, we build good relationships with people16:00 You’re a cool boss but you aren’t invited in team lunches19:23 The expectation for you to say ‘Yes’ all the time21:47 What about when decisions don’t map back to you?23:23 Even if you aren’t liked, you have to be respected28:39 Everyone loves you, but you’re doing a bad job32:43 Make difficult decisions but still empathize37:22 As the organization grows, there will be more people not connected to you39:39 Things you can do to seed some goodwill

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