Team Building articles.
Building teams, firing people, and the stuff nobody tells you about managing humans. "Why Keeping Wrong People Kills Teams" starts with a Netflix story from 2001 that redefined how I think about hiring. Sometimes the right move is the hardest one. "The $150,000 Lesson That Changed Everything" is about the time I paid Tony Robbins $150,000 for coaching. What I got out of it was worth writing about.
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SubscribeWhy Keeping Wrong People Kills Teams
In 2001, Netflix faced a moment that would redefine how we think about team building.…
The $150,000 Lesson That Changed Everything
I paid Tony Robbins $150,000 for coaching. His advice changed how I build companies. A…
6 Things I Should Have Done Sooner as a CEO
Things I should have done sooner as a CEO: Hosted dinners with inspiring founders Hired…
My 4-Question Test for Hiring
Here is my four-question litmus test that I use before hiring anyone. The Average Do…
The Most Critical Hire That Shaped AppSumo
Ilona was one of the most critical hires we ever made at AppSumo . Full…
The Permissionless Approach
I’ve hired over 100 people. Worked with 9-figure entrepreneurs. Built teams at one of the…
The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an Executive Assistant
Most founders wait too long to hire an Executive Assistant. They say, “I’m not ready”…