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Leadership, Ego, and Saying No with Seth Godin

Leadership, Ego, and Saying No with Seth Godin

Update: 2025-07-08
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In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld is joined by 22-time bestselling author and entrepreneur Seth Godin for a conversation that cuts to the core of leadership, impact, and what founders often get wrong.


Seth reflects on his early days as an entrepreneur, the first time he met Brad, and what he’s learned since about ego, ambition, and the trap of "founder mode." Together, they explore why saying no is a gift, how systems shape behavior and the difference between building for metrics versus building for meaning.

They also dive into the long-term vision behind Techstars, the value of doing hard things for the right reasons, and how real leadership starts when the spotlight fades.


If you’ve ever felt pulled between doing what scales and doing what matters, this one’s for you.


Check out Seth Godin's website and LinkedIn

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Leadership, Ego, and Saying No with Seth Godin

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