Here at Reboot we believe that the toughest conversations (with ourselves and others) are often the best catalyst for building bridges of understanding. When we refuse to allow ourselves to be stunted by fear and bravely open to perspectives beyond our own we welcome in a whole new way of seeing the Other. Since its inception in 2014, the Reboot Podcast has endeavored to provide a space where our guests and our listeners feel safe to tackle the difficult conversations that accompany our complex ...
Feb 21, 2019•51 min
Erin Frey and Ti Zhao, are the co-founders of Kip - an app which aids in locating a quality therapist and helps you measure your progress. In this episode, they sit down with Jerry to talk about the issues they run into and the importance of effective communication for a growing team. More importantly, they talk about what makes them tick and how their ability to work together as leaders is one of the most important things they can focus on at this stage of their company. This includes emotional...
Feb 12, 2019•51 min
For many leaders, particularly entrepreneurs striving to build a vision, the experience of rejection hits close to home; oftentimes, it can feel as though there's been a dismissal of our very soul. When faced with the fallout of rejection our initial response may be to thicken our skin or steel our reserve, building a wall behind which we suppress our sadness, our hurt, our tender selves. However, for all of us, another opportunity exists, one of compassion but also of strength; the opportunity ...
Jan 24, 2019•54 min
There is real suffering out there, suffering that is causing violence. What are some of the causes of the suffering and how might we address those? It's a true honor to welcome entrepreneur, creator, and educator Konda Mason to the podcast for an important and timely conversation with Jerry. This discussion was recorded last week, and we thought it was really important to get this out sooner rather than later, particularly given the events in Orlando. Konda and Jerry address some of the source c...
Jan 10, 2019•51 min
On this episode of the Reboot Podcast we welcome Joe Wilding, the co-founder and CTO of Boom Supersonic, a Colorado based company focused on reviving supersonic air travel. Although Joe has experienced successes and various advancements throughout his career, he grapples with a nagging feeling that he wasn't measuring up to the other "great leaders" in his field. Introverted and a highly-visual learner, Joe always felt he was wired just a bit differently from his peers. Throughout the past decad...
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 95
For leaders in the modern world, dodging the constant bombardment of projected successes that others display across various media outlets can be exhausting. Comparing ourselves to others can lead to an overwhelming sense of inadequacy, which often ripples out to thoughts of insecurity about our work, our relationships, and the way we are perceived by our peers. As Theodore Roosevelt so poignantly observed, "Comparison is the thief of joy." By allowing our gaze to become so outwardly attuned, we ...
Nov 08, 2018•42 min•Ep. 94
Although the challenges women leaders face today have been well documented and highly publicized and most of us recognize that women are often forced to tackle unique and disproportionate challenges from their male counterparts, it can be hard to fully empathize with the biases with which we ourselves may not be called to face. On this week's episode, you'll meet one female founder who generously shares her story and the singular obstacles she's been summoned to encounter. A former corporate lit...
Oct 26, 2018•58 min•Ep. 93
Exploring one's shadow is no easy undertaking. The idea of getting to know what Jung referred to as, "That which I do not wish to be" is rarely considered an exciting prospect. Yet we implore all leaders to be courageous and get to know and learn to work with their shadow. It is only when we do the work to make the unconscious conscious, that we are able to build true compassion for ourselves and others; freeing us to become the leaders we were born to become. James Hollis is a Jungian analyst, ...
Oct 05, 2018•43 min•Ep. 92
Have you ever asked yourself the question: I wonder if we'd be better off with someone else in my role? In this podcast, a listener, Kent Cavender-Bares from Rowbot comes to Jerry with a question a similar question about his superpower: "What if my deep integrity, my commitment to simply telling how it is, is the reason we're unable to fundraise? Do I even have a Superpower? Wouldn't Rowbot, be further along if someone else was leading?" Jerry and Kent explore the double edge of a superpower, an...
Sep 20, 2018•39 min•Ep. 91
As many leaders can attest, the harshest critics we face often come from within. Even when we feel confident in our work and our abilities, it's not unusual for thoughts such as, "Am I doing enough?" to arise. Once our inner critic emerges, questions of guilt begin to creep in that we aren't grinding nearly as long or as hard as those around us. As entrepreneurs, the challenge we face is discerning not only what triggers this internal voice, but recognizing what that voice, our Loyal Soldier, se...
Sep 06, 2018•54 min•Ep. 90
Al Doan, former CEO of Missouri Quilt Company, speaks with Jerry Colonna about a journey that ultimately led him to walk through the fear and challenge of stepping down as CEO, to create the space for the life of his dreams to emerge. Links Missouri Quilt Company - https://www.missouriquiltco.com/ Al Doan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/drbillnye Signs you need to leave your startup - https://medium.com/@drbillnye/signs-you-need-to-leave-your-startup-7e7ce9284f0b CEO bootcamp - https://www.rebo...
Aug 16, 2018•39 min•Ep. 89
Khe Hy spent 14 years in Financial Services and was successful by all signs, but his work and life felt 'meh.' Something felt disconnected from him as he suited up in the morning and turned off the finance switch in the evening. He opted for a life of more meaning and started RadReads, a passion project now grown into a community of sorts. But something still didn't feel right for Khe. Even though he preached a lot about what's important, he found that a hard talk to walk and instead found himse...
Aug 02, 2018•55 min•Ep. 88
Reverend Michelle Haunold Lorenz has dedicated the past 18 years of her life to her company, Gearhead, a magazine and record label that showcases the best of punk and hotrod culture. In her time spent as founder and CEO, Michelle has experienced first hand the ups and the downs that emerge when running and operating a business. Recently married, Michelle has begun to hear whispers of transformation, potentially signaling a transition into a new stage of life, one in which she finds herself quest...
Jul 12, 2018•48 min•Ep. 87
Aging, the continuous passage of time, is a journey upon which we must all embark. As life unfolds before us, we may be naturally drawn towards a state of inquiry in attempt to discern the purpose and meaning in our soul. For many leaders, the draw can be to gaze upon external outcomes as a manifestation of our life's meaning, allowing our worthiness to be derived from our relationship between mean and end. But what if we were to allow ourselves to abandon the question, "Does my life have meanin...
Jun 30, 2018•58 min•Ep. 86
Courage takes many forms, but how do we inject courage into our lives, our relationships, and how we build and tackle problems in our businesses? On this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry is joined by Shelly Francis, Marketing and Communications Director for The Center for Courage and Renewal, and author of The Courage Way: Leading and Living with Integrity. In their conversation, Shelly and Jerry propose that the bedrock of leading with courage stems from our willingness to be open, honest, ...
Jun 14, 2018•40 min•Ep. 85
There's an important question that we like to ask here at Reboot, which is, " What type of company do you want to work for?" You'll often hear Jerry propose this question in many of our podcasts because we believe it to be one of the most profound questions you can ask a leader, especially a leader who holds a position of influence within their organization, with the ability to affect change. On this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry is joined by Nathalie McGrath, VP of People at Coinbase. Ha...
May 31, 2018•45 min•Ep. 84
For leaders, when our aspirations and passions align, a crucible is formed from which creativity and productivity stem. At this point in our entrepreneurial journeys we might burn a little brighter, and our way forward feels undeniably palpable. Riding the tide, we may begin to feel ourselves cresting the wave and entering a place where the water becomes muddy and our paths unclear. We've entered the dip, and suddenly find ourselves in a quit it or stick with it moment where we must determine ho...
May 17, 2018•58 min•Ep. 83
As leaders, navigating the balance between serving our vision and supporting those who are integral to its success can be a delicate line to walk. When we stand as warriors, with strong backs and open hearts, the seeds of servant leadership are planted. As servant leaders, we create safe, structured containers to bear witness without judgement, allowing for us to build and create meaningful connections. It is in the opening of ourselves to true genuine acts of compassion, that an enhanced sense ...
Apr 27, 2018•48 min•Ep. 82
If your closest colleagues were asked to describe the way in which you conducted yourself in your professional career, what might you hope to hear? For Semil Shah, the adjectives he strives for are: dependable, consistent, and reliable. As the founder of Haystack and the father of three young children, Semil takes immense pride in his ability to be seen as available and accountable despite his busy schedule, so much so, that he feels pangs of guilt when he considers his dependability to be slipp...
Apr 09, 2018•48 min•Ep. 81
In a modern working world which often venerates the 'grind,' - long hours and dogged work-ethic - as the dominating model for focused career development, where does that leave room for building families and raising children? In today's episode, Jerry is joined by Melissa Pasquale, mother of three and Chief Operating Officer at Engain. Together, Melissa and Jerry consider the navigational challenges of being a parent while maintaining a career. Throughout their conversation, Jerry calls on Meliss...
Mar 22, 2018•57 min•Ep. 80
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." — Author Unknown In a culture driven by a series of actions and reactions, how much consideration do we give to the space that lives in the inbetween? When triggered, what might happen if we allow ourselves to pause and tune into our hearts, dropping into what is holding true for us in that moment? In allowing ourselves that brief period of time be...
Mar 07, 2018•56 min
If you're an avid listener of the Reboot Podcast then you are well acquainted with podcast host and Reboot CEO, Jerry Colonna. You might know that he has the particular gift of making founders cry, and that he possesses the ability to drive authentic conversations with tenderness and compassion. But what makes Jerry such a great coach, leader and friend? For this episode of the podcast, we're flipping the script on our host, bringing in long time friend and colleague Brad Feld to anchor a conver...
Feb 22, 2018•1 hr 7 min
What is it like to be part of a group of peers, who meet regularly, to discuss your most vulnerable challenges that may or may not be related to your business? What does that interaction do for you and your leadership? How does that affect your organizations? In this episode, Al Doan (founder of Missouri Star Quilt Company), Christine Carrillo (CEO of JOANY), Keeley Tillotson (CEO of Wild Friends Foods), and Bryan Birsic (CEO of Wunder) come together to talk with Jerry Colonna about how importan...
Feb 07, 2018•45 min
Radical honesty - an open and authentic contribution, which lacks the intention of causing unnecessary pain and suffering, but serves to provide a mirror in which we can clearly reflect on the aspects of ourselves to which we are blind. On this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry is joined by Patty McCord, former chief talent officer of Netflix, renowned for pioneering the use of radical honesty in the workplace. With her new book, "Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility", P...
Jan 25, 2018•50 min
Judson Brewer, Director of Research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School Center for Mindfulness, is a revolutionary thought leader in the field of habit change and the "science of self-mastery." In this discussion, Judson and Jerry ponder identity, how beliefs about our character might shape the way we show up to meet the world, and the ways in which our perceived identities restrict and confine our sense of self. Links UMass Center for Mindfulness - https://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/ Th...
Jan 10, 2018•1 hr 5 min
As leaders, what might happen if we attempted to lead from a place of honesty, equanimity, and compassion? Might we transform our organizations and workplaces into safe oases where our fullest selves emerge, allowing ourselves to step into purpose and the meaningful work of our lives? In this conversation, originally aired on The Interdependence Project Podcast hosted by Tarikh Korula, Jerry and Tarikh tackle the question, "How human can we be as leaders?" We've decided this would be a great epi...
Dec 21, 2017•54 min
On this episode of the Reboot Podcast, Jerry is joined by cinematographer and filmmaker Jeff Orlowski, best known for his critically acclaimed documentary films - Chasing Coral & Chasing Ice. The Emmy Award-winning filmmaker recently received the United Nations' highest environmental honor, the Champions of the Earth award, for his work on spreading powerful environmental messages to a global audience. Believing that film remains one of the best mediums for effecting positive change, Jeff fo...
Dec 14, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Matt Tara is the CEO of an e-commerce fashion company that failed, but is still very much alive in his head. As a former venture capitalist in private equity, Matt thought he'd be swift to success as an entrepreneur. When the road turned rocky, Matt was forced to put his company to rest, and he was left with many multifaceted feelings -- among them: failure, grief, and the understanding of what it means when an entrepreneur says "this is hard." Most of all, he felt abandoned and at a loss for pe...
Nov 30, 2017•53 min
Bobby Brannigan, CEO of Mercato, has built his second company into a steadily growing business in a hard market with narrow margins. While the company is growing strong, he longs for the excitement of his first startup - which he remembers as a thrilling success. In this conversation, Jerry asks Bobby to consider what having high-risk stakes means for him, and how he can connect to that sense of confidence and aliveness in other aspects of his life. They also acknowledge that patience and persis...
Nov 01, 2017•56 min
How can you expect to serve others, whether it be customers, portfolio companies, or your organization if your own house is not in order? In this episode that we originally ran last summer, we welcome Brad Feld and Fred Wilson back to the Reboot Podcast. Jerry, Brad, and Fred have a friendship and history that goes back 20 years, and the wealth of experience between them as entrepreneurs and investors is truly incredible. Fred, Brad, and Jerry share stories from the past, moments where they were...
Oct 19, 2017•1 hr
