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One of the start-up world's most in-demand executive coaches-hailed as the "CEO Whisperer" (Gimlet Media)-reveals why radical self-inquiry is critical to professional success and healthy relationships in all realms of life.

Jerry Colonna helps start-up CEOs make peace with their demons, the psychological habits and behavioral patterns that have helped…

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1 author picked Reboot as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book challenges founders to ask hard questions: Who am I? Why do I lead? How do I heal? It’s a radical rethinking of leadership that acknowledges the emotional and psychological challenges entrepreneurs face. These inner struggles are just as important as business tactics. Colonna’s work aligns closely with my own investigation of shadow work, trauma, and the hidden wounds that often propel us to build.

What I loved most about it is how it invites leaders to engage in deep self-inquiry—asking why we do what we do, uncovering the questions hidden in our shadows, and learning to take off…

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