The problem is this: you’re NOT in a state of panic most of the time. States of panic are special and have to be revered.
So why do CEOs like Elizabeth Holmes lie?
As a CEO, know where you’re going and, and how you’re going to get there.
The road to mastery as a leader is like climbing a mountain. Each inch towards the top gets more challenging, but each new milestone is a breakthrough in your growth.
We don’t always know where or when our leadership will be pivotal. So, the modern leader must be open to new opportunities.
The CEO Journey is not a straight line. It’s like a series of concentric circles in a field. As we reach each new outer circle, we change.
The best teams are built on trust, conflict, and commitment in that order.
The journey as CEO is a long one. You won’t be able to rely purely on your god-given raw intelligence for the whole trip.
I am here to help you achieve your goals. I am your servant.
There is no way to escape impossible problems on the entrepreneurial journey. Often, the solution lies in Lateral Thinking, changing our perception of the problem.
People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.
Micromanagement is a killer. All founders have trouble getting out of the weeds.
Communication is at the root of all business strengths—and weaknesses.
There is no better selling weapon in the whole world than a happy customer talking to a prospect.
The biggest thing I learned in my time as CEO was how much I had to learn.
I have a paranoia that I will miss something. So, I consistently start the day with a question for myself (and my team) — “what don’t we know now?”
A leader’s job is to create the environment and the context where people can actually do the most, accomplish the most, and teams can be the most impactful.
We never plan for a crisis. When we are in the midst of one, it feels like an endless mountain to climb.
