The Forum Habit: Practicing Trust, Presence, and Better Thinking with Dan Hoffman

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Hoffman—founder, CEO, and president of Circl.es—to unpack the surprising truth behind real leadership growth: it happens in small circles, not big rooms. Dan traces his path from building M5 Networks and navigating a tough public-company chapter, to a life-changing sabbatical in Barcelona that reframed how he thinks about success. He introduces a simple but powerful idea: small, curated peer forums help people live and lead better. We explore why five to ...