What sustains you when you’re standing between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming?In this conversation, Marc sits down with Lamees Butt, builder, entrepreneur, and founder of Riser, to explore what it really takes to thrive in the messy middle of building. From Lego castles as a child to scaling tech companies and now reimagining the hiring process, Lamees shares candid insights on resilience, visualization, confidence, and why culture—not skill—determines success.She also opens up about the personal loss of her mother and how her mother’s lessons in confidence continue to shape her journey today. This is an honest, practical, and deeply human look at building—whether it’s a career, a company, or yourself.Timestamps:00:00 | Who are you? Lamees on being a builder03:00 | From Lego blocks to early entrepreneurial sparks06:00 | First ventures, failures, and the lessons of timing08:00 | Losing autonomy and the awakening to build for herself11:00 | Visualization + planning: Lamees’ practice for clarity and momentum17:00 | The “messy middle” of entrepreneurship and mental health21:00 | Spin bikes, silence, and the tools to reset energy24:00 | Why intuition is the leader’s ultimate competitive advantage26:00 | Introducing Riser: reimagining hiring with video + AI + humanity34:00 | Gen Z, networking, and the hidden job market41:00 | Conquering the confidence crisis: how to pitch yourself in 60 seconds45:00 | What makes Lamees smile: carrying forward her mother’s legacy of confidence ****Release details for the NEW BOOK. Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!*A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️*Special props 👇Music: Clouds - Joakim KarudSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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