The experts typically know where the other best-in-the-world talents are currently working and can help you recruit them in with a credible intro. Scott Weiss credibleexpertintro Change image and share on social
As a decision maker, you rely on information being passed to you by the people who report to you. As the CEO, however, you cannot rely solely on this information. You also need to 'dip' down into your organization and learn directly from employees at all levels and virtually all skill sets. Scott Weiss ceodecisiondip share on social
Be generous with your time and money - it has an amazingly fast payback. Be in the moment with everyone you love - and this frequently means tuning out work completely. And drive slow in parking lots. Scott Weiss amazinglycompletelydrive Change image and share on social
For me, the brightest years at IronPort were without a doubt the darkest years at home. Scott Weiss brightdarkdoubt Change image and share on social
One of the stated values at IronPort was 'work/life balance,' but I wasn't living it. I was rarely home. And when I was home, well, let's just say I wasn't particularly helpful or cheery. Scott Weiss balancecheeryhelpful Change image and share on social
When my co-founder and I first had the idea for IronPort, an email security company, we triangulated a list of the 20 most relevant people in email - former CEOs, open source technologists, investors and thought leaders. Scott Weiss ceocompanyemail share on social
The best board members aren't elected by default. CEOs that set themselves up with their choice of board member - which means getting more than one term sheet and doing extensive reference checking - are better off. Scott Weiss boardceocheck share on social
I see many founders waste too much time trying to work their networks and/or ultimately settle for mediocre but available candidates. You will definitely have to interview hard for cultural fit, but the best talent isn't cheap. Scott Weiss candidatecheapcultural share on social
Part of the magic of a startup is the fear of death. You have only so much money in the bank, and if you don't get to the right milestone before you run out, then the company goes under - it's over. Scott Weiss bankcompanydeath Change image and share on social
Trust leads to approachability and open communications. Scott Weiss approachabilitycommunicationlead Change image and share on social