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Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't

A few months ago I was at a conference where Robin Hanson spoke about prediction markets.[1] He argued that given how much of companies' outcomes are driven by who they choose to hire, and how non-rigorous the process of selecting employees and revisiting those selections is, there's a literal trillion-dollar opportunity in getting it right. Predic... See more

Byrne Hobart • How Many Trillion-Dollar Companies Should There Be?

How the Greatest Entrepreneurs Hire (h/t David Senra)

Steve Jobs stated that each new hire became a percentage of the company, so why wouldn’t you take the time to find all A-players?

David Ogilvy, as an already established businessman, would see advertisements that he liked and then cold call the person who made the ad — this is how he sourced his t

Simply put, it takes a really smart person to be maximally destructive, because otherwise nobody else will listen to him.

Ben Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

The Effective Executive

Peter F. Drucker

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Dr. Seuss’s management masterpiece Yertle the Turtle.

Ben Horowitz • The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

1) As a leader or manager, when something isn’t going to plan, the first step is to look into the mirror. 2) Business can be ruthless. Even if you play fair, don't expect others to do the same. 3) Unlocking your full potential may alienate you. Not everyone will understand or support your drive. 4) “Resilience” isn’t good enough. You must go

Managing the Professional Service Firm

David H. Maister

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Pmarchive · Pmarca Guide to Career Planning: Opportunity

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