221: Why Fear of Success Holds You Back More Than Failure | John Golden

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John Golden, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Pipeline CRM and host of the SalesPop podcast, brings decades of experience in sales strategy and leadership to the table. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and John explore decision-making, authentic leadership, and lessons from the dot-com era—offering timeless insights for leaders, founders, and professionals navigating today’s business landscape.

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Key Leadership Lessons from John Golden’s Journey:

  • Authenticity—not bravado—is what earns trust and drives true leadership impact.

  • Smart, deliberate growth decisions (including VC/PE partnerships) prevent overextension.

  • Admitting mistakes and learning from them is the ultimate marker of expertise and resilience.

Connect with John Golden:

John has hosted over 1,500 episodes of SalesPop, featuring top leaders and sales innovators. His insights have been shaped by Silicon Valley’s dot-com boom and bust and continue to inspire leaders to future-proof their businesses.

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