tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post1881214628117543592..comments2023-11-05T04:28:29.961-08:00Comments on Adventures in Capitalism: Demanding But NiceChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00927628412285314176noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-71243531620587128732014-01-28T16:19:32.705-08:002014-01-28T16:19:32.705-08:00Anonymous,
Brash, arrogant CEOs get attention bec...Anonymous,<br /><br />Brash, arrogant CEOs get attention because of their success. An unsuccessful asshole is just an asshole.<br /><br />Andy,<br /><br />I totally agree on the need for positivity, and Barbara Fredrickson's research on the Losada Ratio backs it up. You need to have at least a 3:1 positivity ratio to be optimally effective as a leader.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927628412285314176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-39562796600506642622014-01-25T09:18:34.521-08:002014-01-25T09:18:34.521-08:00This should be required reading for all founders.
...This should be required reading for all founders.<br /><br />It takes much more work to control one's emotions, framing feedback in a positive but demanding way, which is why I think many founders default to the beratement method instead.<br /><br />The long-term results of positivity are a culture built on mutual trust and respect, two critical elements of a successful and lasting company.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16535457577128108327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-41674739955695049862014-01-20T11:37:17.277-08:002014-01-20T11:37:17.277-08:00I think this is an interesting point, but I rememb...I think this is an interesting point, but I remember aggressive a'holes more than nice, intelligent people. It's unfortunate, but if I were to think about people to hire, I automatically equate meanness with aggressive go-getting. <br /><br />You say this doesn't pay off, but I think people like seeing this side come out. It's the side that comes out in competitions from sports to a game of poker. Meanness raises our blood pressure, makes us sweat, gets our adrenaline pumping. This is more memorable and exciting than to cerebrally think fondly of nice people.<br /><br />In other words, I think the CEO of Lyft will be awarded for his asshole nature. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-7671318029320928212014-01-17T07:13:32.620-08:002014-01-17T07:13:32.620-08:00Foo,
Great point on avoiding unnecessary personal...Foo,<br /><br />Great point on avoiding unnecessary personalization. And I agree on the prevalence of narcissistic jerks!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927628412285314176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2460005.post-4788086045369138012014-01-16T17:56:47.704-08:002014-01-16T17:56:47.704-08:00One key thing I learned living in China is if ther...One key thing I learned living in China is if there's a technical issue, attack the work, not the person. If you say "this code sucks", people will be inclined to fix it. If you say "your code sucks", you're attacking the person and they'll get defensive.<br /><br />Too many of the "hard chargers" are narcissistic jerks who overpersonalize everything. They may "get things done", but I don't want them anywhere near my life.Foobaristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17695839524769425977noreply@blogger.com