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The CEO as a Pilot
Being a CEO is akin to piloting an aircraft. It's not a single, decisive action that ensures a successful flight; rather, it's a continuous series of small adjustments and corrections. The CEO, like a pilot, is constantly making minor course corrections to keep the business on track towards its objectives. When executed effectively, these subtle adjustments are seamless, and the stakeholders remain unaware of the ongoing refinements.
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The Paradox of Decision-Making
The most important decisions often feel the least urgent. While we rush to put out daily fires, the truly transformative choices—those that reshape our trajectory—rarely announce t...
On Reputation
"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently." - Warren Buffett
Feedback Loops
The most successful businesses create tight feedback loops between decision and consequence. The shorter this loop, the faster the learning, and the quicker the evolution. Companie...
On Paranoia
"Only the paranoid survive." - Andy Grove
The Talent Multiplier
A-players hire A+ players. B-players hire C-players. The first rule of building a world-class organization is to understand that exceptional talent doesn't fear being outshined—the...
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