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Jerry Colonna: How leaders create the conditions they hate

Through the complicit reframe and Colonna's leadership equation; busyness, attachment to success, and the getaway-car analogy expose what CEOs avoid.

JCJerry ColonnaguestLRLenny RachitskyhostGSGuest (OneSchema sponsor segment)guest

May 8, 2025·1h 22m·Watch on YouTube ↗

📖 CHAPTERS

1. 1
   0:00 – 4:12

   Introduction to Jerry Colonna

2. 2
   4:12 – 6:55

   Jerry’s key question

3. 3
   6:55 – 9:37

   The equation for great leadership

4. 4
   9:37 – 12:12

   The big lie of success and happiness

5. 5
   12:12 – 15:56

   The consciousness hack

6. 6
   15:56 – 20:23

   Getting over the fear of consequences

7. 7
   20:23 – 23:22

   The problem with bypassing our childhood baggage

8. 8
   23:22 – 27:05

   Radical self-inquiry: asking the tough questions

9. 9
   27:05 – 30:25

   Shared experiences: the power of community

10. 10
    30:25 – 40:45

    The trap of busyness and attachment

11. 11
    40:45 – 46:58

    Understanding our own intentions

12. 12
    46:58 – 55:43

    Legacy and purpose

13. 13
    55:43 – 57:12

    Writing for self-discovery

14. 14
    57:12 – 1:04:56

    The impact of AI on humanity

15. 15
    1:04:56 – 1:11:28

    Turning a growth mindset into a fixed mindset

16. 16
    1:11:28 – 1:19:24

    The role of radical self-inquiry in leadership

17. 17
    1:19:24 – 1:22:49

    Final thoughts and reflections