Business Nantucket Sleighride
Beware of chasing large enterprise “whale” customers lest they drag you on a business Nantucket Sleighride
Business Lessons from Navy SEALs
My summary of the book Extreme Ownership and the key business lessons from Navy SEALs
Face to Face Tandem Interview
The Face to Face Tandem Interview is a 3 hour interview. 1 person asks the questions and 1 person observes the candidate’s body language and takes notes
Reference Check Interview
Reference check interviews must be conducted before any hiring decisions are made. Implement a hiring policy: “No reference checks = No job offer.”
How to Hire A-Players
My summarized version of the Topgrading methodology that will significantly increase your chances of hiring A-Players for every role
Measure Results, Not Hours.
Measure results, not hours. It’s not about face-time at the office (or virtual equivalent), it’s about delivering visible results.
No excuses culture
To create a high-performance, no excuses culture, start by implementing these management best practices.
Does writing down goals really work?
The 1953 Yale goal setting study is a myth. Does writing down goals actually work? Yes, but with provisos.
Open vs Closed Door Management
Carve out 2 hours of uninterrupted time to get “The One Thing” done every day. Then set aside “open door” times for team members to speak with you.
The 70-20-10 Ratio
The 70-20-10 ratio has several applications: Time allocation in meetings; Resource allocation for driving innovation, Job training