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Founders, Leadership | December 15, 2023

How to Become a Top 1% Startup CEO

This article provides a roadmap for startup CEOs to excel in their roles. It outlines essential leadership skills, emphasizing the importance of aligning company vision with daily operations, cultivating a high-performing team, and mastering financial planning. The article also highlights the CEO's responsibility in optimizing cash flow and effectively managing relationships with key stakeholders.

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Culture, Leadership, Ops | December 1, 2023

Fix the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team and Become Unstoppable

Is your team a well-oiled machine or on the verge of implosion? This article explores the five common dysfunctions that plague teams, from lack of trust and fear of conflict to poor accountability and misaligned goals. Discover practical exercises to address each dysfunction and unlock your team's full potential

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Leadership, Management | November 10, 2023

Test Your Leadership Skills With 3 Simple Questions

Are you a leader who struggles to communicate effectively? This article provides a simple 3-question test to assess and improve leadership skills based on how well leaders communicate Purpose, Direction, and Progress to their teams. It also includes a team exercise to identify areas for improvement.

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Founders, Leadership | October 27, 2023

10 Worst Pieces of Startup Advice
(And What to Do Instead)

Tired of bad startup advice? This article debunks 10 common — and terrible — pieces of advice given to startup founders, like "fail fast" and "never do business with friends." Learn what to do instead.

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