The Complaint: “The engineering team is too slow!” is a common cry from frustrated CEOs, and as someone who’s been a CTO, SVP of Engineering, and advisor to struggling scaleups, I’ve heard it plenty. However, focusing solely on increasing individual productivity is rarely the solution. Sometimes the answer is changing the organizational structure.
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Spotify’s announcement of a third round of layoffs, affecting around 1,500 employees, raises concerns about effective corporate restructuring strategies. While Wall Street reacted positively, with an 11% surge in Spotify’s shares, the decision invites us to question the efficacy of repeated layoffs as a solution to financial struggles.
Everyone fails sometimes. Successful individuals dust themselves off and start climbing again. How do they bounce back? Here are some tips.
One of the biggest potential obstacles to startups success is founder’s syndrome. Characterized by an inability to adapt to the evolving needs of a growing company, founder’s syndrome can hinder progress and stifle innovation. However, with early recognition, strategic intervention, and a respectful approach, this challenge can be overcome, paving the way for continued success.
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Rapid revenue growth is every entrepreneur’s dream, but it can also be a double-edged sword. If you’re not prepared for the challenges of expansion, your startup can quickly keel under the burden. Here are some of the things you need to do to prepare your startup for growth:
Sometimes the best thing we can do to help ourselves is invest in helping others. In the past year and a half, I’ve been advising and coaching CEOs and C-suite leaders. I can say without a doubt that it has also helped me grow as a leader.
Here are smome of the benefits of coaching and mentoring:
When a leader fails to convince the rest of the executive team to take action, should they shoulder all the responsibility and stand to trial, or is it on everyone, from the CEO to the finance folks who hold the purse strings?
Cybersecurity on Trial: The Leadership Dilemma in the Wake of SolarWinds Read More »
When trouble strikes, we need leaders more than ever. In the face of adversity, true leadership shines through, not by shielding followers from reality, but by offering transparency, hope, and real participation. Leaders must show the path to a better future, even if this path is tough and fraught with uncertainty and risk.
Leadership is not about having a title. It’s about inspiring and influencing others to achieve a common goal. Even if you don’t have formal authority, there are things you can do to distinguish yourself and take charge.
Minor changes in the workplace can sometimes make a big difference in employee productivity, stress levels, and retention. Anne Morris, co-author of the book “Move Fast and Fix Things,” shares a story about how a simple solution to a copier machine problem saved nurses at a major healthcare system a lot of time and hassle.
