786: Grow your Team, Foster Culture, and Stop Work Burnout with Stephen Christopher

Are you self-aware of your position in your team? Have you been working like crazy, forgot to rest, and now seriously burnt-out? Different challenges surface when you least expect, and pivoting on these situations sets the best from the rest. Take a look at how Stephen Christopher helps you “re-imagine” and “re-envision” your team, company, and most importantly, yourself to the next level. 

Stephen Christopher is the co-founder of Wit Digital, a digital marketing agency. Today, Stephen discusses the importance of building a business that does not consume your entire life. He shares his personal journey of stepping back from the day-to-day operations of his company in order to find more fulfillment and balance. He further talks about the emotional challenges of redefining his role within the business and the value of developing self-awareness through practices like meditation and journaling.

Quotes

“I got to the point where I started to get burned out. Like a lot of entrepreneurs, I think we can run at a certain pace, and most of us have a lot of willpower, so we can push through times of discomfort better than most.” - Stephen Christopher

“I think just having some sort of intention or desire is essential. You don't have to know exactly how you're going to do it, but you at least need to have a sense of the direction you want to go. Then just start walking and find a lot of good resources.” - Stephen Christopher

“Entrepreneurs are insane. We're gluttons for punishment, and we're just a little bit crazy.” - Stephen Christopher

Takeaways

01:29 Building a business that doesn't consume your life requires intentionally separating your identity from the business.

05:26 Stepping back from daily operations can lead to an identity crisis, but it's a necessary step for business growth.

14:40 Separating your personal identity from the business identity is crucial for allowing the company to grow independently and avoid stagnation.

28:05 Developing self-awareness through practices like meditation and journaling can provide clarity and guide better decision-making.

33:25 Conscious leadership involves being mindful of the impact of your words and actions, and empowering others to take on more responsibility.

35:14 Spreading a message of living a fulfilling life can have a ripple effect and inspire positive change in others.

Resources

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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast

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