Many Companies Still Don’t Know How to Compete in the Digital Age
The nature of disruption is changing. In the past, disruption occurred at the level of discrete product and service technologies that competed to offer better value for customers (e.g., 2.5-inch vs. 3.5-inch disk drives; LCD vs. CRT television; online vs. brick-and-mortar banks). Today, it is occurring at the level of ecosystems.
The Blockchain and how it will change your life
Something quite profound happened in early January 2016, something that not many people noticed, yet will have far-reaching effects on every aspect of our lives. A world computer called Ethereum woke up.
a16z Podcast: Teams, Trust, and Object Lessons – Andreessen Horowitz
Some of the best management books are actually military books, argues Ben Horowitz. There’s just a certain mental toughness and focus that that experience gives you, adds Dick Costolo based on his observations.
So how then do you build trust on a team in a company, when it’s not (literally) life or death as it is in the military? When giving someone a public “object lesson” — the equivalent of Sun Tzu’s chopping someone’s head off — could mean losing talent … or being more tyrant than leader? How do you tell the difference?
Advice is Cheap — Context is Priceless | First Round Review
This article is by Hiten Shah, co-founder of three SaaS companies: KISSmetrics, Crazy Egg and, most recently, Quick Sprout. He's an angel investor and advisor to more than 50 companies. Here, he shares why context is the most integral part of giving advice — and how to surface it faster and better.
How to Win More Sales by Running a Proper a Win / Loss Analysis - OpenView Labs
As a sales leader, it’s important to reflect on the wins and the losses. It’s fun to rehash victory stories and overcoming resistance to win a new customer logo. And while it can sometimes be discouraging to rehash a loss – especially if it’s fresh and still hurts – there’s a lot that can be learned from understanding why the deal went south. This is why running a regular win/loss can truly be a “win-win” for your sales team.
Becoming The Kind Of Leader You Would Want To Follow
Brian Tracy posed a pointed question: “Are you the kind of leader you would want to follow?” Amazingly, in many cases, the answer appears to be no.
Dr. Nico Rose does a great job of curating interesting news from the world of positive psychology and came up with this gem: When managers were asked about the areas of performance they wanted to improve, they generally cited technology and finance. When their employees were polled about areas for manager improvement, they overwhelmingly cited leadership and emotional intelligence.
Tesla Model X P90D is the Quickest SUV We’ve Ever Tested - Motor Trend
The Tesla Model X is the first fully-electric SUV or crossover ever produced that provides a practical range on a single charge. It’s also the quickest. We don’t just mean it’s the quickest accelerating electric SUV ever built — it’s the quickest SUV we’ve ever tested. Period