This book is a thought-provoking collection of history, population biology, anthropology, and a variety of other fields. It tracks homo sapiens from a struggling and insignificant species through the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific phases of development. It talks about the importance of religions, nationalism, and economic systems. Interestingly, the role of capitalism was critical.
Tiger Teams
The name “Tiger Team” was first coined by NASA to describe a highly skilled team of individuals with different specialties coming together to solve a set of complex problems. Problems do not occur in isolation, and by that same token, neither do solutions.
Working with Boards in Startups
When companies are just starting, they need additional support from their board of directors. Astute entrepreneurs understand the advantages of building rapport with board members early on.
Creating Flexible Offers
Trying to guess what combination of salary and stock options will motivate an employee candidate is a major frustration for managers. My solution is to put those tradeoffs into the hands of the potential hire.
Energy in Startups
Startups need every advantage they can get. Adding high-energy, positive people to the team creates a healthy and productive organization.
Jay Adams
Jay was a remarkable man for building friendships and creating an organizational structure. His model ensured that he always had an action plan that he executed every day.
Managing Multiple Generations of Employees
As a leader, one must continuously adjust motivational and management systems to address older and younger employees to obtain the highest performance.
The Most Important Leadership Skill
Being promoted to a manager does not mean a person will be a good leader. To be successful in this role, one must develop a followership.
Most New Initiatives Fail
Failures do not mean the demise of an organization. In fact, they are a key component of business success.
Communicating with Shareholders
In the beginning, your shareholders specifically choose your organization because they buy into your vision. To make them feel a part of the process, it is essential to develop a communication strategy.