A Good Excuse Doesn’t Fix a Problem
Brent Frei is the executive chairman and co-founder of Smartsheet.com, a provider of online project management. In a recent interview with Adam Bryant of the New York Times, Frei talks about early management, what to look for when hiring employees, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Here are some points from the interview: Work together as a team to become a successful […]
Culture Always Comes First
Robert Reid is the chief executive of Intacct, a cloud-based provider of financial management and accounting software. In a recent interview with Adam Bryant of the New York Times, Reid discussed how his leadership style has evolved, his work culture, and how inspiration is key. Here are some interesting points from the interview: Don’t just focus on strategy, focus on culture: “I […]
Hearing Every Voice in the Room
When a meeting is called, there will always be that mix of introverts, extroverts, and know-it-alls. No matter what the mix is, it’s important to get the best work out of your team and having everyone lay out their ideas. When team members have developed relationships, it’s easy for them to organize themselves. Having that trust […]