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Finding Silver Linings: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Better at Business (and Public Speaking)
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In this episode, Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich and Sarah Schumacher share how to turn your biggest facepalms and 'oh-no' moments into stepping stones. From last-minute grant scrambles to learning to cultivate optimism, they dive into personal stories and practical tips on finding the silver lining in every screw-up. They also make a diversion into public speaking tips, and give examples of how to spot red flags in business referencing a certain weird book.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction
00:45 Turning Disasters into Opportunities
01:29 Real-Life Examples of Finding Silver Linings
03:22 The Importance of Narrative and Progress
05:30 Survivorship Bias and Resilience
09:21 Personal Stories of Resilience
13:55 Public Speaking and Overcoming Fear
25:42 Recognizing Red Flags in Business
34:03 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Mentioned In This Episode:
- Opportunity Recognition
- Survivorship Bias
- The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene (a reference, not a recommendation…)
- How to Conduct a Premortem
Founder Problems is a podcast by and for real-world, fed-up founders. Three entrepreneurs in the messy middle share hot takes, actionable steps, and resources to navigate the challenges of running a business—no promises of 10x growth or swooning investors. Every founder’s journey is different, so take what works and make it your own.
Learn more at founderproblems.com.
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