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I am a raving fan of Ben Horowitz! He is one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs. A lot of people talk about how great it is to start and run a business, but Ben is brutally honest about how hard it is to run one. He is
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“ My prospective customer says we were not selected because our price was too high? What do I do?” This is a question many companies grapple with. It’s not unusual for potential clients to give price as their reason for not buying from you. So what
Was Email a Mistake? A Case for the Daily Huddle!
This recent New Yorker article by past Gazelles Summit keynoter Cal Newport maps out the history of asynchronous communication beginning with the “tubes” at CIA headquarters. An interaction is synchronous when all team members participate at the
Looking for a Quick Fix for Dysfunctional Teams?
Dysfunctional teams are a way to leave money on the table – and more than you might imagine. Such teams find it difficult to agree and reliably follow through. Too many members are more focused on their issues (the I’s) and not a team player. With
The ONE Ritual Every Excellent Manager Shares
What happens when “well-known truths” about business and leadership become misdirected over time and start creating challenges in helping your employees thrive? One of my mantras is to always seek different perspectives and points of view. And in