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Indispensable? Why some leaders should embrace succession
If “founder mode” runs its course, CEOs should cultivate a new skillset rooted in the authenticity of self-awareness.
Claudius A. Hildebrand
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Business
Tactical leadership: The “Navy SEALs” of Airbnb
Airbnb’s CBO, Dave Stephenson, joins Big Think for a chat about elite-team leadership, "founder mode," the Taylor Swift effect, and more.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
The “McNamara fallacy”: When data leads to the worst decision
Don't make the mistake of blindly following quantitative metrics — whether you're helping clients or looking for lunch.
Jonny Thomson
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Business
The AI manifesto of a Silicon Valley legend
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
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Business
The nuances of “founder mode”: Boundaries and empowerment
Semyon Dukach — founding partner of VC firm One Way Ventures — adds balance to the founder mode debate.
Mike Hodgkinson
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Business
6 compelling reasons your work future is “skills-powered”
College degree? Not so much. Employers want teams with a diverse skill set who can adapt to changing industry demands.
Ravin Jesuthasan
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Business
How to create an “idea generation assembly line”
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Eric Markowitz
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