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You want to hire people who are not perfect but are constantly striving for perfection. you want people who see a process and say “that’s not good enough, I need to fix it”.
10 Lessons From Superheroes on Being a Startup Hero
Alexander Jarvis
Policymakers come from environments that nurture consensus, not dissent, that train them to react to things that have already occurred, and that prepare them for negotiations, not placing bets. Because they don’t benefit from the constant feedback about the quality of their decisions that investors get, it’s not clear who the good and bad decision makers among them are.
Principles
Ray Dalio
The theory of capabilities gives companies the framework to determine when outsourcing makes sense, and when it does not. There are two important considerations. First, you must take a dynamic view of your suppliers’ capabilities. Assume that they can and will change. You should not focus on what the suppliers are doing now, but, rather, focus on what they are striving to be able to do in the future. Second, and most critical of all: figure out what capabilities you will need to succeed in the future. These must stay in-house—otherwise, you are handing over the future of your business. Understanding the power and importance of capabilities can make the difference between a good CEO and a mediocre one.
How Will You Measure Your Life?
Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon