📺 I finally started the YouTube channel
Hey there,
Many of you have asked me over the years, in replies, in DMs: when I was going to start a YouTube channel.
Whenever I’ve been asked that question, my honest answer has been: I don’t know, maybe never.
Not because I didn’t want to, but because to me, writing felt safe, and video felt terrifying. Building an audience on Substack and Medium has been one of the hardest things I’ve done, yet one of the most rewarding experiences for me. And if I can be honest with myself - I wasn’t sure I had the courage to start over somewhere new, in a format that leaves nowhere to hide.
The YouTube Channel
But this week, I finally took the leap.
I started The Good Boss Youtube Channel!
The channel is for the same people who read this newsletter - practitioners, not theorists.
Whether you are a seasoned leader, an entrepreneur, or an aspiring manager, I think you will find some value there. As you know from my content, I specifically focus on the human side of leadership, and will continue to do the same there too.
I plan to post on YouTube at least every two weeks. I’m also hoping to bring in guest leaders down the road, so you can watch real conversations with people who are actually practicing, not just talking about it. If that's a format you'd enjoy, hit reply and let me know.
The First Video
The first video is about 9 Popular Leadership Rules that are Dead Wrong, the rules most of us were taught, repeated, and believed. The ones that sound reasonable until you're actually in the room trying to lead people.
My Request To You
If this newsletter has ever been useful to you, I’d love your help now.
Share the video with someone who’d find it valuable.
And most importantly, please share your feedback! This is a new format for me, so any feedback you can share will be gold. Just hit reply to this email.
Best,
Gaurav
Founder, The Good Boss and Author, The Leader’s Playbook