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Startups are like a long series of runs. The moment you start running, you encounter obstacles large and small that are designed to surprise you.
A leader’s job is to create the environment and the context where people can actually do the most, accomplish the most, and teams can be the most impactful.
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As I reflect on 2020, I see a real lesson in resilience. 2020 was full of pain, joy, and learning.
