I recently spoke to a senior manager who, upon leaving a workplace mandated DEI session, told me that he had learned a new term that day. “Fantastic,” I said, assuming it to be directly related to diversity, equality, or inclusion. “Psychological safety,” he told me.
Founder anxiety isn’t just real – it’s inevitable. When you’re building a business from the ground up, carrying the weight of responsibility for your team’s livelihoods and your company’s future, anxiety comes with the territory. The flexibility, autonomy, and ability to build something aligned with your values are incredible perks of being a founder, but they come at a psychological cost that many underestimate.
