Most CEOs are CEOs because they started the businesses they run - not because they are abnormally smart or qualified.
Often they’re the least qualified people in the company, since they’re the only ones who didn’t go through an interview process.
Sahil Lavingiatwitter.comMost CEOs are CEOs because they started the businesses they run - not because they are abnormally smart or qualified. Often they’re the least qualified people in the company, since they’re the only ones who didn’t go through an interview process.
Having co-founders is one of the most overrated things they’re teaching about startups. Our solo founders at average are doing way better and move faster.
Masha Bucherx.comBoard of directors as...
Sanity check: 👌
Rolodex: 🤙
Strategy committee: 🙅♂️
The most successful founders drive company mission, vision and strategy. No one else is as close to the business or has the same moral authority. Hence why the most successful CEOs are also founders.
Scott Nolanx.comOne misconception CEOs sometimes have is thinking they get to choose the values. By the time you have thirty or so employees, your company has a set of values whether you like it or not. It’s now your job to codify what’s already there. While it is possible to change a value, it will take a lot of work.