Hey there! I just sat down for a really interesting conversation with Aakash Gupta on his new podcast. We covered a lot of ground and talked about some hot takes like: how to communicate a great product strategy visually, why execution often matters more than strategy, and why it’s better to start with a roadmap than goals.
We also talked about micromanagement and why its an important skill for leaders to master — something that’s timely with Paul Graham’s recent post on Founder Mode. I hope you’ll take a listen. More on micromanagement below…
Brian Chesky recently did an event for YC where he talked about scaling himself as a leader. Initially, he followed the common advice to hire good people and turn the reins over to them. He saw the company getting off track, but couldn’t steer as quickly and decisively as he wanted. The advice wasn’t working.
Brian made radical changes to pilot the company more effectively. He thinned out management layers and got involved in the critical details. Paul Graham …
