Title: Founder’s Syndrome: How Organizations Suffer…and Can Recover (Part I) – How Matters
Headings: Founder’s Syndrome: How Organizations Suffer…and Can Recover (Part I)
Founder’s Syndrome: How Organizations Suffer…and Can Recover (Part I)
Author: Jennifer Lentfer

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Am I really that kind of founder? The following questions may help you determine if you are indeed that kind of founder. If you are brave, you might also ask these of those around you. You may be surprised at what you learn. Can you say (and mean it), “When I’m gone, things will be done differently, and that’s ok”? Can you separate the issues your organization or team addresses from your own stake in the issues? From your stake in the organization? Do you use the words, “my organization,” “my team” or “my staff”? Do you brag about the fact that the staff or organization “needs” you? Do you also complain about this?