How to Hire Well: A Founder’s Guide
Hiring is one of the most critical skills for any founder. Get it right, and your company takes off. Get it wrong, and you spend months (or years) fixing costly mistakes.
Leadership as a Solo Founder
Even if you don’t manage a team, you are still a leader. You lead your vision, your stakeholders (clients, investors, customers), and yourself. This is where self-leadership comes into play. It’s about managing your time, energy, and focus with the same discipline you’d expect from an employee.
Understanding the Investor Mindset
When pitching to investors, it’s essential to understand what drives their decisions. Investors don’t just want to hear about where your company is today. They want to know about the future. Understanding the investor mindset is incredibly important for any entrepreneur or business owner seeking funding.
VCs Are Not Safe
Founders often misunderstand the role of Venture Capitalists, and VCs often misunderstand how founders view them. Clarifying the actual role of VCs will help everyone in the startup ecosystem and help founders get the help they really need.
Why Your Startup Needs a Compensation Strategy
A strategic compensation plan attracts top performers, boosts morale, and fuels your startup's success. Click to learn why yours needs one!
Navigating the Pitfalls of Action-Oriented Leadership
A bias to action is often a step forward. However, unreflective action faces some common pitfalls. This post delves into the delicate balance between driving immediate results and fostering long-term team growth. We also include two powerful examples of this style of leadership in action.
Bias Toward Developmental Action
Never just do the work. Always use the work as an opportunity to develop your team. This accelerates your transformation.