There are two types of leaders: those who thrive through war and hardship (like Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln) and those that excel during peace & prosperity (Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher). And generally, there is almost no overlap between the two, which makes sense. The thing is, this dichotomy doesn’t only apply to politics...
Did you know the average successful startup (i.e. from inception to acquisition or IPO) lasts longer than your average marriage (that ends in divorce): 8 years vs 9 years for SaaS. Outside of that being unsettling proof for the sorry state of marriage these days, it should make you take pause. How long have you...
Growing up, I played sports… lots of them. I loved basketball and soccer, and my dad always coached our teams. It was the best… At the same time, it didn’t last. I quickly reached a level (and age) where his expertise and knowledge were outclassed by the players he was coaching. I’d reached the ‘ceiling’...