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Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience.
Subscribe for sharp insights, one raw conversation at a time.
Minisode 29: Ego, Collaboration, and the Art of Listening
The MentorEd Show
15 minutes 24 seconds
2 months ago
Minisode 29: Ego, Collaboration, and the Art of Listening
"Any leader...has to develop a very, very acute skillset, which is called listening with intent... I don't think people actively listen. I think they have something to say and they're so intent on saying what it is that's on their mind that if you're very lucky, half their brain is processing what's being said." - Ed RobertoIn this episode, Ed and Adel talk about:How to effectively manage a founder's ego to foster a collaborative team environment.Why a "dictator" CEO can move fast but will sacrifice long-term, scalable growth.The critical and often overlooked leadership skill of "listening with intent."How to manage bad meeting behavior and ensure every voice on your team is heard.Chapters / Show Notes:00:00 - Introduction00:50 - How Can Founders Effectively Manage Their Ego?02:20 - The Difference Between Healthy Confidence and Unhealthy Ego03:10 - Use Team-Oriented Language (Stop Saying "I" and "Me")04:20 - The Dictator CEO: Going Fast vs. Going Far06:20 - Identifying Your Blind Spots and Confirmation Bias08:00 - The Most Important Skill: Listening With Intent09:10 - How to Manage Team Members Who Monopolize Conversations11:20 - The "Talking Ball": A Tool to Improve Meeting DynamicsListen, Watch & Follow:🎧 Listen to The MentorEd Show on Spotify & other platforms: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NMOJapcl4JQUTsvTwfaUH?si=8108c9fb34b44cda 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more unscripted lessons on building and scaling your business: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2gKrx_-cmCctiPxTrOUkKA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mentor.ed.podcast/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mentored-show/Learn More:SAUS here: https://sausleadership.com/Ed Roberto's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/ed-robertoAdel Hameed's Profile: https://www.a8innovation.com/our-team/adel-hameedThe MentorEd Show is an A8 strategy Original Podcast.
The MentorEd Show
Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making.
Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership.
Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience.
Subscribe for sharp insights, one raw conversation at a time.
