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"One of the greatest skills of leadership is being unflappable. Anytime you do anything in the world; there’s going to be criticism."
-Arianna Huffington, Co-found and editor-in-chief of Huffington Post Media Group
Leadership is not an easy task, and it requires a unique set of skills to succeed. One of the most critical skills of leadership is being unflappable. It's essential to be able to handle criticism and stay focused on the task at hand. In this article, we will explore why being unflappable is crucial for leadership and how to develop this skill.
In particular, if there are situations where the impact to customers has been wide and response harsh, it does bring out a different task from the leadership positions.
Leadership often tends to be about communication. Although it is often thought of as communication to others/teams, etc, a large part of it is about listening. More importantly it is about being a positive listener. It is painful to see example of leaders rebuffing positive criticism. This naturally leads a very bad example for problem solving approach
“When you first start off trying to solve a problem, the first solutions you come up with are very complex, and most people stop there. But if you keep going, and live with the problem and peel more layers of the onion off, you can often times arrive at some very elegant and simple solutions. Most people just don’t put in the time or energy to get there.”
It takes time to arrive at simple solutions: Simplicity is hard work. This is a beautiful quote by Steve Jobs about finding simplicity in complex situations. Most of the modern-day businesses, software is hard. However, that can't be an excuse to pass this hardship to the customers. We as entrepreneurs, founders or employees have a responsibility to find this simplicity amidst challenges.
Design isn’t finished until somebody is using it.
Design is a crucial element of any product or service. It is the process of creating something that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, with the goal of improving the user's experience. However, design isn't just about creating something that looks good on paper. It's about creating something that people will actually use and find value in. In this article, we will explore why design isn't finished until somebody is using it.
"Don’t let others convince you that the idea is good when your gut tells you it’s bad."
In today's fast-paced and competitive world, there is constant pressure to come up with new and innovative ideas. However, not all ideas are created equal, and sometimes, our instincts tell…
Management isn’t about walking around and seeing if people are in their offices, It is about creating best conditions for people to work! - Startup Quotes
Management is often misunderstood as a role that involves controlling people and their actions. However, this is a flawed perception of what management really is. At its core, management is about guiding and supporting employees to achieve their best work and contribute to the success of the organization. In this article, we will explore why management isn't about walking around to control people and what it should be about instead.
“If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of bad design.” — Chief Executive Officer, Jaguar Land Rover
In today's competitive business world, startups are constantly looking for ways to create innovative products that capture the attention of customers and stand out from the competition. However, in the rush to create new and exciting products, many startups neglect the importance of good design. Bad design can have a significant impact on a startup's success, both in terms of revenue and reputation. In this article, we will explore the cost of bad design in a startup product and the impact it can have on the overall success of the company.
SVB Collapse: A brief article about the SVB collapse and what it might mean to the startup world. We all know that the tech industry is undergoing layoffs over the last 6-8 months. The fall of SVB has made us question the stability of startups. We already saw a reduction in VC money and investments going into the tech-based startup sector. However, the collapse might mean that investors can take on a further conservative route sending some alarm signals for the startup world.
Plans are Great Missions are better plans fail but-missions survive
Startup vision, Startup Mission and Startup Goals: A startup is all about its grand purpose, the narrative for a beautiful outcome. In all the startup pitches I've seen, the most inspiring part is that most founders have a beautiful vision. Most times, these visions and missions are bigger than financial gains. It comes from a place of deep passion, respect for the customer's problem and commitment to solving it.
How to turn your idea into business?
Every startup goes through the phase of idea generation, understanding the market and providing an adequate solution. They all start at the same wonderful place. It is a small thought in the head germinating seed of an idea that goes on to create a startup.
Basic choices in an early-stage startup: In this article, we talk about the basics of creating an early-stage startup. We will talk about basics such as company registration, business plan, investment readiness etc.
