In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we dive deep into the journey of Adam Weber, a two-time founder with successful exits and the founder of Adam Weber Coaching, his newly launched executive coaching business. Adam is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book "Lead Like a Human" and formerly the Chief Evangelist at 15Five. With a rich background in founding and scaling companies like Emplify and Bluebridge Digital, Adam has a wealth of experience in leadership, team building, and executive coaching.

Adam's passion lies in helping leaders navigate pivotal moments in their careers or when their companies are experiencing significant growth. In this episode, Adam shares insights into his coaching practice, where he focuses on developing executives to become the best version of themselves, aligned with their values.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the importance of personal growth and authenticity in leadership, the role of vulnerability and open communication in building high-performance teams, and the challenges that come with scaling a company. Adam and Jeff Martin also discuss the significance of aligning with a company's purpose and core behaviors, as well as the need for teams to maintain a long-term vision and adapt to evolving market needs.

Adam emphasizes the value of one-on-one relationships and the fulfillment that comes from helping others succeed. The episode concludes with a discussion about the unique challenges faced by venture-backed teams and the importance of having an effective operating system in place to navigate these challenges successfully.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Adam Weber as we uncover the strategies, philosophies, and experiences that have shaped his approach to leadership and coaching. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone passionate about personal and professional growth, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of personal growth and authenticity in leadership
• How vulnerability and open communication contribute to building high-performance teams
• Strategies for scaling a company while staying aligned with purpose and core behaviors
• The need for teams to maintain a long-term vision and adapt to feedback and market needs
• The fulfillment that comes from one-on-one relationships and helping others succeed

Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Background
01:42 - The Importance of Personal Growth in Leadership
04:00 - Building High-Performance Teams through Vulnerability
07:19 - Challenges and Strategies for Scaling a Company
09:21 - Aligning with Purpose and Core Behaviors for Success
27:41 - The Importance of Long-Term Vision
31:23 - The Value of One-on-One Relationships
35:23 - Challenges Faced by Venture-Backed Teams

Learn more about the book “Peak Teams - Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-backed Companies” - https://geni.us/peak-teams

Visit Collective Genius to Build your Venture-backed Team with the Peak Operating System - www.collective-genius.com

Music by Andrew Applepie - https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie

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