The thorniest business problems will surface at the board meetings, and the different, sharp opinions help to better explore the poles of the arguments to make better decisions. Scott Weiss argumentboardbusiness Change image and share on social
An approachable and authentic CEO is essential to fostering a high-performance, open communications culture. Scott Weiss approachableauthenticceo Change image and share on social
I don't like sweating the details, and I'm pretty disorganized. To be a better leader, I need to stay on top of these shortcomings, and being reminded really helps. Scott Weiss detaildisorganizehelp Change image and share on social
Working at a big company sucks - avoid it. Smaller companies are 10 times better for learning. Scott Weiss avoidbigcompany Change image and share on social
The first day, week and month of an employee's experience carries a lasting impression. Scott Weiss carrydayemployee Change image and share on social
Nothing helps make a leader more approachable than admitting your struggles, screw-ups and behind-the-scenes thinking on hard calls. If the leader makes this a priority, the whole company will be more open and methodical learning from failure. Scott Weiss admitapproachablecall share on social
Developing a good, healthy culture is extremely important at a startup. Culture reflects the essence of a startup's operation because it directly affects the success of a company's hiring practices and overall strategy. Scott Weiss affectcompanyculture share on social
Being on a board is not just about showing up for the meetings. A board member needs to materially contribute to the success of the business. Scott Weiss boardbusinesscontribute Change image and share on social
As CEO, I had a standing 30-minute meeting every Monday to greet and connect with new hires. Scott Weiss ceoconnectgreet Change image and 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
