Jerry Colonna

Hiya. Guess what? I like this profile picture so much better than my old one.

Our most challenging life experiences often provide the foundation for our business values. True leadership means developing the courage to say 'We're scared, but we still believe' during uncertain times. buff.ly/ktPC2WU

Leaders: your title was never the whole story. It was just a chapter. What comes after losing the role you built your identity around? @jerrycolonna shares his advice: buff.ly/4KcFFC6

Read a fab book by @jerrycolonna called Reboot (hi Jerry). One line really stuck w/me. “Stop BS’ing yourself”. total perspective change. You played a role in where you’re at. Own it. whether it’s all of the reason or u were only a partial contributor or chose to allow it. You brought yourself here. If you don’t like it, stop looking outside for people/events/etc to blame. You make the decision to change because that’s in your hands.

@carleenhaylett @TheGeoMethod Hi! Thanks for the kind words.

YOU are the reason you’re not where you want to be in life. Not your line of work. Not the state of the world. Not the cards you were dealt. YOU. When I first started in sales, I was horribly bad at it. Made a grand total of ZERO dollars in the first 6 months. The offer we sold was expensive. Nobody had heard of our firm. It would have been very easy to blame the situation. I remember complaining about it once… And my manager cut me off: “Whenever one finger is pointing at someone else, there are three pointing back at you.” It stuck with me. Because he was right. So I stopped blaming the circumstances, and started taking responsibility. Because when the environment isn’t helping you… There’s only one thing left to improve: Yourself. Do it even if the “timing” isn’t right. Do it when the situation looks sub-optimal. Do it even though all odds are stacked against you. Assume 100% personal responsibility, and something interesting happens: You stop depending on circumstances you can’t control… And start building the one thing you can. Yourself.

Success was never supposed to feel like burnout. If you're a founder stuck in the cycle of never enough, @jerrycolonna's recent column for Inc is exactly what you need to read today. buff.ly/XawMC19

Compassion doesn't bypass suffering. It transforms it. It's the foundation that makes meaningful action sustainable. @jerrycolonna and @SharonSalzberg consider the end of suffering. Full episode here: buff.ly/IfkiRPm

For executives, the unwritten rule to always project strength often leads to isolation and, eventually, burnout. Our latest blog explores this cycle and offers practical ways to break it. What's your relationship with work? The answer might surprise you. buff.ly/YnIfgsq

The work you do as a coach requires tending your own inner life with the same rigor you bring to your practice. We're gathering coaches in Boulder this June for supervision work. A move from role to soul. Join us! buff.ly/QG5AU8A

Redemptive leadership begins with the quiet, often uncomfortable work of self-discernment. @jerrycolonna explores what it means to lead when things fall apart—not with bravado or certainty, but with presence and integrity. buff.ly/xqrH3ub

We become the ancestors our descendants need by choosing to stay, by holding on when it's hard. @jerrycolonna explores what it means to become an elder; not by age, but by the act of showing up: buff.ly/4jqYhHA

You didn't sign up to be a leader. But here you are. @jerrycolonna offers questions for radical self-inquiry when leadership chooses you. Essential reading for founders who fell into the role. buff.ly/S5V3Wct

When disaster strikes, leadership isn't about having all the answers; it's about being present. Reboot CEO @jerrycolonna shares profound insights on leading through crisis for @Inc. Learn how to support your team when things feel hopeless: buff.ly/hVnK8Jf

How can leaders navigate AI's impact on the workforce with empathy? @jerrycolonna shares insights on balancing profits with values in this @Inc piece. buff.ly/WDW9TtF

The best leaders are often those who never wanted the job. In his latest column, @jerrycolonna shares a framework for stepping into unexpected leadership through radical self-inquiry. buff.ly/S5V3Wct

The expectations placed on leaders right now are brutal. Navigate every decision with perfect sensitivity. Don't upset anyone. Get it exactly right. @jerrycolonna gives advice for leading with courage when there's no clear right answer. buff.ly/RdIpIAY

Understanding yourself deeply is how you become the leader you were meant to be. If you're ready to do that work, we hope you'll be part of Spring Retreat Weekend, March 12-15 in Boulder. buff.ly/pKYaN4S

What if the good life isn't measured by accomplishment but by the minutes we keep showing up for? @jerrycolonna considers the quiet victory of being comfortable with being okay. linkedin.com/pulse/being-ok…

I just recorded an episode of the podcast with @jerrycolonna Jerry is a big reason why I became a coach. He patiently listened while I tried out some Limitless core messages. Can’t wait for you to hear this episode. Out next month

@markmacleod_ @allbombs The "OG"? Does that really mean, "old?" 😉

@allbombs @jerrycolonna The OG of CEO coaches!

I am interviewing @jerrycolonna on the podcast on Monday. Someone I have long looked up to. And the person who (unknown to him) influenced me to become a coach. 🙏

Leading a growing business comes with practical challenges that require tactical skills. Our free 60-day self-guided course "Practical Skills 101" helps you navigate growth while creating a more humane workplace. Explore the course here: buff.ly/436oU8q