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My controller, Dave Conte, raised his hand with what would be the definitive advice: “No matter what we say, we’re going to get killed. As soon as we reset guidance, we’ll have no credibility with investors, so we might as well take all the pain now, because nobody will believe any positivity in the forecast anyway. If you are going to eat shit, do
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Can the leader articulate a vision that’s interesting, dynamic, and compelling? More important, can the leader do this when things fall apart? More specifically, when the company gets to a point when it does not make financial sense for any employee to continue working there, will the leader…
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Ben Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
Peacetime CEO knows what to do with a big advantage. Wartime CEO is paranoid.
Ben Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
THE MOST DIFFICULT CEO SKILL
Ben Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
People always ask me, “What’s the secret to being a successful CEO?” Sadly, there is no secret, but if there is one skill that stands out, it’s the ability to focus and make the best move when there are no good moves. It’s the moments where you feel most like hiding or dying that you can make the biggest difference as a CEO.
Ben Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
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