Nathan Parcells

@nbaschez @andysparks strong name as well. a few resources I recommend for going deeper. 1. 15-min, critical next-level topic: youtube.com/watch?v=pLshzg… 2. 10-hours, best in-depth breakdown of types and psychology online: youtube.com/watch?v=AmZned… 3. Wisdom of the Enneagram book - maybe too detailed

@andysparks @NathanParcells Hi @NathanParcells! A) wonderful name B) Very curious to hear if you have any recommended reading for the causal foundation of enneagram theory, especially beyond the basic idea of "we have core bad experiences in childhood that lead to personality types"

Going through my "obsessed with enneagram" era I like the descriptions of the various personality types, but I'm really interested in the causal theory behind how personality forms and functions (we all experience particular common types of problems in childhood and our personalties are built to solve for this kind of problem). What should I read if I want to go deeper on the causal theory? Like why are "wings" a thing? Why are the "stress and growth arrows" a thing? Why are the "harmonic groups" a thing?

@Magzter2308 @andysparks @nbaschez Happy to chat for 30 with anyone who is curious to go deeper (email Nathan @ sharpend.co) Best teachers of the Enneagram are Upbuild Coaching. They unpack the types and connection to core motivations, fears, and ego an incredibly thorough and thoughtful way.

@AbhayVenkatesh1 For 99% of companies titles are the right move but for Palmer lucky they are not. Another good example is Tobias Lutkes approach to fundraising. No one would have told him to bike to his meetings on sand hill road, and no one else should do that. And, it was right for him.

@AbhayVenkatesh1 I’ve been a founder and worked with 100s of founders. One thing that’s crystallized is there’s no one right approach. More often it’s valuable for founders to understand the principles of things like incentives and status but then lean into their unique approach to leadership.

Perhaps the one thing I disagree the most with Anduril is it's anti-title culture. I am extremely team Marc Andreessen on this topic: humans are status-driven creatures, and titles are free, so it seems strictly worse to not give people titles.

@yanda hire a personal trainer. forces accountability and will be worth every $.01

Ok friends I could use some advice. The last 2 months I completely fell off my eating healthy & working-out daily routine because of work travel, workload & stress. Now I’m at a willpower low-point wrt to restarting because I’m going to be lifting a lot less than before + the road seems long and hard to just get back to where I used to be. I know I should just get started but I’m having trouble motivating. Tips?

@andysparks @jefielding @austinfish @Dr_MatthewJones Thanks, @andysparks and for the words of support @Dr_MatthewJones. +1 to what @austinfish shared. Conflict, when done right, is necessary for partnerships to evolve and deepen. That said, not all partnerships are meant to last. @jefielding will DM you. Curious to hear more.

@jefielding @austinfish @NathanParcells and @Dr_MatthewJones are two good ones specifically for co-founder work!

Sometimes I meet early stage cofounders and have a sinking feeling that they are not going to make it as partners long term…. But I can’t really tell them that ☹️

@ZoeSchiffer keep kicking ass, zoe

Just once I would like to get off live TV and have someone compliment me on my ideas or commanding presence.

@andysparks the marketer in me says wait until next week (or thurs) but it’s been a while

I usually send my newsletter on Sundays. For Labor Day Weekend, do you think I should send as usual? Send Monday? Skip and send next week?

@TaraGilboa @kroghteddy Thanks @kroghteddy Tara let me know if I can help in any way. Also happy to rec other coach specialists who are great if I’m not right fit for this founder. onwards!

@kroghteddy Thanks for recommending @kroghteddy ! Checking out @NathanParcells' programs 🙏

What are the best executive coaching programs for coaches who work with founders? Asking for a friend 😏

@andysparks Agreed. well said @dgmandell

This tweet is so good I almost put it in my newsletter two weeks in a row.

@hiangelali Come to our next event: protean.group 100% aligned with all you’re sharing here

@ShaanVP in the same vein, choosing which emails to write on mobile vs laptop has a huge impact on flow and performance mobile for partner conversations, 1-1 feedback, etc laptop for team emails, project management and structured convos As always context informs content.

if email let you just reply with comments in the sidebar like a google doc....email would be way better (or way worse) vote shaan for global PM of email

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 WE MUST MAKE SAFE PLACES FOR OUR YOUNG WOMEN TO BELONG ONLINE 🙏🏼❤️ @bluefevr and 🙏🏼 @Apple for recognizing the importance of what the co is up to

I don't think I've ever shared this #paygap story from my first ever job after college. I figured I might as well share it today on #InternationalWomensDay 🧵

Who wins, the one who wants it least (and has leverage) or the one who wants it most (and has zeal)? Leverage wins when you need their cooperation, when you need a counterparty to sign. Zeal wins when you can win without their cooperation, when you don’t need a formal surrender.

@sab8a Here's a link to a company that does white glove coach-founder matching: practice.community The above is probably what you need as it seems like you have plenty of recs. I personally get the most out of coaches who specialize (body, Enneagram, co-founder issues, etc.).

I am still looking for a CEO coach. Is there a platform where I can find one? Any recommendations would b amazing.

@wes_kao I like the Enneagram for this. When used effectively it can help leaders recognize if they over index on confidence or lack of confidence as well as how to course correct.

We talk a lot about imposter syndrome but overconfidence is just as much of a problem. I’d love more conversation on how to avoid overconfidence and a framework for recognizing when self-assessment is out of sync with reality.

@AnthonyFrasier Any recs?

Been on a reading spree.

@stewbradley @KunalTandon A good list from @lpolovets twitter.com/lpolovets/stat…

looking for 🔥 executive coaches who should i talk to? besides alex toussaint 🐐 @KunalTandon #sandcastles

How do you build a great team? @startitup_ and Brett Fox have a great answer 🔥 #teambuilding #leadership #startup medium.com/swlh/what-are-…