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As I startup, I was worried about our ability to retain high quality team members. How am I supposed to motivate my team with no financial incentives? How are we even supposed to recruit highly skilled and intelligent team members at this stage? These are the questions that plagued me as we continued to grow. We needed help to go further, but we didn’t have the resources I thought we needed to get that help. I now directly lead a team of 8, and co-lead our organization of over 24, incredible, intelligent, and hard working team members. I learned something that is now a cornerstone on my approach to not just business, but life: leadership & culture, is EVERYTHING. #startup #healthcare #business #leadership

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A great Lunch & Learn session today with the Let's Talk Ops community! Managing Partner, Eóin O' Toole joined Jamie Ceglarz and Paige Robinson to discuss market insights and hiring best practices for startups building their first leadership teams. #startup #executivesearch #recruiting #hiringstrategy

Paige Robinson (Will Reed) - GTM & People search Eóin O' Toole (Riviera Partners) - Technology, Product & Design search Jamie Ceglarz (Guild Talent) - Finance & Operations search ^^Now that's a panel! 🔥 There's a lot to learn when those three get together to talk about talent, so thank you Let's Talk Ops (S/O Kristen Ostro & Ashley Cravens) for hosting Wednesday's Lunch & Learn. Your member community is engaged, passionate and hungry to learn. Key Takeaways: 1. 2024 is a lot like 2018 in terms of hiring volume and signals, yet the rules are different. 2. Founders need a “frontier leader” with high emotional intelligence to build and mend teams, lead and execute, and has a high aptitude for new skill acquisition in the age of GenAI (tall order). 3. Winning top leaders like this^^ will require self-awareness, empathy, and appropriate transparency throughout the interview process #executivesearch #LetsTalkOps #VC

From Hustle to Flow: Unlocking the Secret to Founder Mode. There is no set rule. "Founder Mode" refers to a hands-on, deeply involved leadership style, particularly suited for startup founders. Popularized by Paul Graham, the concept highlights the active role founders play in every aspect of their company, even as it scales. This is in contrast to "Manager Mode," where the founder hires managers and delegates decision-making. Founder Mode advocates for remaining engaged, much like how Steve Jobs ran Apple or Brian Chesky revived Airbnb by staying directly involved with operations rather than stepping back. This approach emphasizes personal connection and detail orientation, often contrasting traditional business advice, which encourages leaders to step back and let employees manage tasks autonomously. The debate centers on the value of hands-on leadership as companies grow, with some praising its benefits and others advocating for balance. #FounderMode #YCombinator #Airbnb

In the realm of organizational leadership today, founder-led companies stand out as key catalysts for innovation and maintaining a competitive edge over time. The notion of "Founder Mode" encapsulates the distinct operational and strategic dynamics found in businesses guided by their creators. This mode thrives on a profound vision, nimble decision-making, and an entrepreneurial ethos that infuses the entire organization. Maximizing the benefits of being part of a founder-led firm hinges on grasping and harnessing these unique qualities effectively. https://lnkd.in/eewVjHCd

In a #startup, leadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about navigating uncertainty. Here’s how to do it: 1. Like Jeff Bezos at Amazon, always put your customers at the center of every decision. 2. Adopt Ray Dalio’s radical transparency approach at Bridgewater to get instant, unfiltered feedback. 3. Take a page from Mark Zuckerberg and stay close to the product. 4. Adopt Basecamp’s flat hierarchy to give your team ownership and independence. Real #leadership is about action, not just position.

The founder CEO is, no question, the driving force behind a start-up—but scaling start-ups also need a team of high-performing senior leaders to achieve their growth goals (see sidebar A word about CEO succession in start-ups)

Can Non-Founders Embody “Founder Mode”? I had some heated debates with some founder friends of mine the other day about Paul Graham essay about #foundermode Founder Mode emphasizes visionary leadership, direct engagement, flexibility, and cultural stewardship. While inherently tied to founders, non-founders can adopt these traits to enhance leadership. For founders, this means hiring individuals who align with their vision, are adaptable, and embody an entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing cultural fit and fostering direct communication ensures a team that supports and amplifies the founder’s unique approach. By integrating Founder Mode principles into hiring practices, startups can build resilient, innovative teams that drive sustained growth and success. #StartupLeadership #HiringBestPractices #FounderMode

Scaling a startup is as much about people as it is about growth. When I led a client's expansion from 2 to 80 employees within two years, I focused on building a highly efficient recruiting and hiring system that aligned with the company's long-term vision. But scaling isn't just about numbers—it's about culture. We implemented a monthly employee survey to track happiness scores, which consistently ranged between 95% and 100%. When your team feels valued and aligned with the company's direction, success follows. #StartupGrowth #Leadership #CultureBuilding #BPO