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Founder Mode: A Liar’s Perspective
If you work in tech, there is no doubt you have stumbled into a conversation in the last week about Paul Graham’s article, Founder Mode.
Sep 10
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Captains
Captains is an ownership model that we implemented at Lambda School that is much simpler than models like RAPID or RACI. It is an elegant and simple…
Jun 19
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Startup org design: Design power centers intentionally
Bringing on an early executive means you’re placing a bet. Every leader comes with biases about what to focus on and who to hire, and also blind spots…
Apr 5
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Part 4: Compensation for startups: A performance review system for startups
This article is part of a series on compensation for startups.
Nov 15, 2023
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Developing high performers
Most managers see high performers and just leave them alone because they are performing well. But I think high performers are where all the potential of…
Nov 1, 2023
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Layoff lessons: Four things I wish I knew
Regardless of how the company got into the situation, layoffs are a terrible experience for everyone on all sides – the planners, the leavers, and the…
Aug 15, 2023
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Part 3: Compensation for Startups: Implementing and “Defending” Your Compensation System
This article is part of a series on compensation for startups.
Aug 5, 2023
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Manage the What, Not the How
Controlling how work gets done only makes your company slower. Employees will inevitably do things that make you cringe, take different approaches than…
Jul 25, 2023
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Part 2: Compensation for Startups: Designing Your Compensation Philosophy
This article is part of a series on compensation for startups.
Jul 20, 2023
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Decision-making
A long time ago I was an Instructor at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). NOLS uses wilderness expeditions as a way to teach leadership…
Jun 27, 2023
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Minimum Viable Process
As you start to grow the number of employees in a startup, adding process can be one of the scariest things — how much is too much? how much is not…
Apr 21, 2023
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Mapping your company's year: how to sequence the big processes
There are a handful of recurring, company-wide activities that influence how everyone spends their time, including board meetings, business reviews…
Apr 7, 2023
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