My job is to hire the best and brightest employees and empower them to do their best work. As a manager, I am not a mind reader nor an expert at every job function. Therefore, it is incumbent on all hires to feel empowered to tell me what resources they need to do their job. Jay Samit brightemployeeempower share on social
When Thomas and John Knoll launched Photoshop 1.0 in 1990, the software couldn't even handle color images. But their offerings got the startup noticed by Apple and Adobe, both of whom became key to the fledgling company's later success. Jay Samit adobeapplecolor share on social
As good and as smart as you may be, no one knows everything. I truly wish I was as smart as I thought I was when I started my first company. Jay Samit companygoodsmart Change image and share on social
Just as the music industry couldn't combat the financial impact of digital piracy, major corporations will have to rethink how to maintain margins when many of their most profitable items can be easily manufactured at home. Jay Samit combatcorporationdigital share on social
All too often, new hires have a different expectation of their job and responsibilities than the organization does. Any miscommunication during the recruiting process needs to be cleared up ASAP. Whenever possible, give new employees a written plan of objectives and responsibilities. Jay Samit asapclearemployee share on social
Design is how you make your first impression with your consumers. Make sure it is a lasting one. Jay Samit consumerdesignimpression Change image and share on social
I tell people: walk around for one month and write down three problems in your life every day. At first it's easy - you got stuck in traffic, you missed your alarm - but by the end of the month you're looking really hard to get your 90 problems. The most common things on your list are now billion-dollar businesses. Jay Samit alarmbillionbusiness share on social
Television programming is the number one topic on Twitter, and dozens of start-ups in the social space are linking second-screen experiences. People no longer need to sit on the same couch to enjoy a show together. Jay Samit couchdozenenjoy share on social
In an era of endless innovation and constant disruption, what is any company really worth? How does a startup determine its valuation? Jay Samit companyconstantdetermine Change image and share on social
I always say the more problems you have, the more opportunities you have. Jay Samit opportunityproblem Change image and share on social