4 tips for leading through rapid change
To run a business is to ride the waves of change. Market disruptions, growth opportunities, and an influx of new ideas can mean sudden, at times jarring shifts in the direction of a company. For startups in particular, change is vital to growth and success, but it can be difficult for employees to adjust when it happens so quickly. (more…)
To run a business is to ride the waves of change. Market disruptions, growth opportunities, and an influx of new ideas can mean sudden, at times jarring shifts in the direction of a company. For startups in particular, change is vital to growth and success, but it can be difficult for employees to adjust when it happens so quickly. (more…)
CEO interview series: Justin Kan’s mom taught him how to lead
It isn’t often that someone who’s built and sold a $1 Billion company credits their mother for their professional success. But Justin Kan does just that when asked about the roots of his leadership tenacity. After selling Twitch and working at Y Combinator as a general partner, Justin tackled a challenge few others would take on: founding a new startup in a domain in which he had no prior experience. Justin’s new company, Atrium, is a legal startup that aims to bring price transparency and software to an industry not known for innovation.
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It isn’t often that someone who’s built and sold a $1 Billion company credits their mother for their professional success. But Justin Kan does just that when asked about the roots of his leadership tenacity. After selling Twitch and working at Y Combinator as a general partner, Justin tackled a challenge few others would take on: founding a new startup in a domain in which he had no prior experience. Justin’s new company, Atrium, is a legal startup that aims to bring price transparency and software to an industry not known for innovation.
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CEO interview series: Justin Kan’s mom taught him how to lead
It isn’t often that someone who’s built and sold a $1 Billion company credits their mother for their professional success. But Justin Kan does just that when asked about the roots of his leadership tenacity. After selling Twitch and working at Y Combinator as a general partner, Justin tackled a challenge few others would take on: founding a new startup in a domain in which he had no prior experience. Justin’s new company, Atrium, is a legal startup that aims to bring price transparency and software to an industry not known for innovation.
(more…)
It isn’t often that someone who’s built and sold a $1 Billion company credits their mother for their professional success. But Justin Kan does just that when asked about the roots of his leadership tenacity. After selling Twitch and working at Y Combinator as a general partner, Justin tackled a challenge few others would take on: founding a new startup in a domain in which he had no prior experience. Justin’s new company, Atrium, is a legal startup that aims to bring price transparency and software to an industry not known for innovation.
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The 3 biggest talent challenges for fast growing companies
It’s a common misconception. Fast-growing companies have found the recipe for success. They know exactly what they need to do, and they don’t face any challenges.
In reality, fast-growing companies have a list of unique challenges they must overcome. One of the biggest is finding, engaging, and retaining top talent. Fast growth is often driven by a unique offering, filling a previously unfilled gap in the market, combined with clever marketing. Turning that zeitgeist into long term stability requires the best people, and it requires them to stick around. Companies that overcome these talent challenges can finally become stable and succeed in the long term. (more…)
It’s a common misconception. Fast-growing companies have found the recipe for success. They know exactly what they need to do, and they don’t face any challenges.
In reality, fast-growing companies have a list of unique challenges they must overcome. One of the biggest is finding, engaging, and retaining top talent. Fast growth is often driven by a unique offering, filling a previously unfilled gap in the market, combined with clever marketing. Turning that zeitgeist into long term stability requires the best people, and it requires them to stick around. Companies that overcome these talent challenges can finally become stable and succeed in the long term. (more…)
The 6 most common management misconceptions
Leadership, communication, humility, and inspiration are the building blocks of a good manager. But there are also several management misconceptions people have about what it means to lead a team. Some are small and some are major issues that can lead you down the wrong path and create problems almost immediately. Let’s take a closer look at the six misconceptions below: (more…)
Leadership, communication, humility, and inspiration are the building blocks of a good manager. But there are also several management misconceptions people have about what it means to lead a team. Some are small and some are major issues that can lead you down the wrong path and create problems almost immediately. Let’s take a closer look at the six misconceptions below: (more…)
5 unexpected traits of a successful manager
What makes a successful manager?
As leaders and guides, we ask this of ourselves, our organizations, and our newest managers often. What traits and skills make the biggest difference for someone recently elevated from individual contributor to a key management post in a growing company? (more…)
What makes a successful manager?
As leaders and guides, we ask this of ourselves, our organizations, and our newest managers often. What traits and skills make the biggest difference for someone recently elevated from individual contributor to a key management post in a growing company? (more…)
