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The Economist· 2025-09-29 00:40
Bosses who are organised and energetic can handle more people than someone who is shambolic and tends to oversleep. But bosses who invest time in coaching their teams will probably want a narrower span than those bosses who don’t https://t.co/QNyAxw1cPJ ...
How idolizing coworkers can hold you back | Kelli Thompson | TEDxOmaha
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 17:00
have you ever opened a jar of Crisco and proceeded to slather it all over your body I have I know what you're thinking half of you in this room are old enough to know exactly why I would do such a thing and the other half of you probably haven't held a jar of Crisco in years if ever you see it was the summer of 1992 and I was just exiting the sixth grade my friend was over and our plan was to lay out all afternoon and work on our sentance as I grabbed our towels I reached for the brown bottle of suntan loti ...
How storytelling can make you a better leader | Michael Ndoye | TEDxGeorgiaStateU
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 15:46
[Music] Have you ever felt behind in life. Not because you weren't trying, but because the path ahead wasn't clear. I work with students all the time who feel this way.Students that are smart, ambitious, capable, but feel stuck. And I get it because I've been there. For much of my life, I chased immediate gratification.easy comforts, short-term gains. Eventually, I swung into the opposite direction, obsessively linking my self-worth to my accomplishments. And if I wasn't impressive, I wasn't good enough.Now ...
Your Body's Hidden Intelligence: From Mindset to Bodyset | Jen Aks | TEDxFolsom
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-26 15:25
Core Concept: Body Set & Embodied Leadership - Body set, the physical and emotional state, informs clarity and confidence, aligning with one's truth [2] - Connecting deeply to body set influences decisions, impact, and overall presence [3] - Embodied leadership, rooted in truth, is craved due to its trustworthiness [9] - The body serves as a constant teacher, offering wisdom from within [9] Intelligence & Performance - Kinesthetic intelligence (physical ability to learn through movement) and emotional intelligence are innate [6] - Activating both kinesthetic and emotional intelligence increases leadership performance by 90% [7] - This heightened leadership performance applies to various roles, including parents, teachers, and coaches [8] Practical Application & Impact - Paying attention to bodily sensations reveals information about safety, alignment, and necessary attention [10][11] - The power of gesture, a body set practice, awakens innate intelligence and promotes trust in its guidance [16] - Gesture practices can shift self-doubt into confidence, worry into calm, and confusion into clarity [19]
喝点VC|a16z联合创始人Ben Horowitz分享460亿美元风投巨头的创业生存法则
Z Potentials· 2025-09-24 12:43
Core Insights - The essence of leadership is making decisive choices in difficult situations, as hesitation can lead to worse outcomes [3][14][22] - Successful leadership involves making unpopular decisions that create value, rather than conforming to group consensus [7][22] - The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with struggles and pain, which are essential for growth and success [12][33] Leadership and Decision-Making - Leaders must develop the mental strength to make choices in the face of adversity, often opting for the "less bad" option [4][14] - The biggest mistake a CEO can make is to hesitate, especially when both options seem unfavorable [13][14] - Effective leadership is about influencing those who do not report directly to the leader, emphasizing the importance of indirect impact [7][22] Entrepreneurship and Founder Psychology - A non-rational desire to create something meaningful is essential for entrepreneurship; pursuing money alone is insufficient [23][24] - Founders must possess a vision that transcends financial gain, focusing on making a significant impact [24] - The ability to confront fears and make tough decisions is crucial for a CEO's success [13][16] Building Effective Teams - A CEO's role is to assemble a world-class team rather than trying to develop every individual into a top performer [28][29] - The transition from a technical role to a CEO requires a shift in mindset, focusing on high-level decision-making rather than micromanagement [28][29] - Leaders should prioritize finding individuals who can elevate the company rather than attempting to improve underperformers [28][29] Investment and Market Insights - The common wisdom of quickly building a senior management team to achieve product-market fit can lead to chaos if not managed carefully [39][40] - Experienced hires can accelerate business growth, contradicting the notion that startups should avoid seasoned professionals [40] - The perception of a bubble in the AI sector may not reflect reality; often, when everyone believes there is a bubble, it is not the case [50][51][52]