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Amp It Up
Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity
Book • 2021
In 'Amp It Up,' Frank Slootman shares his leadership approach for achieving hypergrowth.
The book emphasizes the importance of raising standards, aligning teams, sharpening focus, picking up the pace, and transforming strategy.
Slootman argues that most leaders can significantly improve their organization's performance without expensive changes to talent, structure, or the business model.
He stresses the need for execution, a strong team culture, and a relentless focus on the mission.
The book provides practical advice on making conflicted choices, promoting collaboration, and maintaining high standards to avoid mediocrity.
The book emphasizes the importance of raising standards, aligning teams, sharpening focus, picking up the pace, and transforming strategy.
Slootman argues that most leaders can significantly improve their organization's performance without expensive changes to talent, structure, or the business model.
He stresses the need for execution, a strong team culture, and a relentless focus on the mission.
The book provides practical advice on making conflicted choices, promoting collaboration, and maintaining high standards to avoid mediocrity.
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Recommended by Frank Slootman as essential reading to adopt a faster pace and cut through organizational BS.
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Brian Chesky when discussing the importance of setting the pace and standards in a company.
Brian Chesky when discussing the importance of setting the pace and standards in a company.
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Jason Calacanis as a book outlining 
Frank Slootman ’s operating philosophy for hyper growth.
Jason Calacanis as a book outlining Frank Slootman ’s operating philosophy for hyper growth.
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Jordan Chavez ; it highlights the distinction between 'passengers' and 'drivers' in problem-solving.
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Recommended by Jason Calacanis as a must-read for founders, alongside other business classics like "Good to Great" and "Crossing the Chasm".
Jason Calacanis as a must-read for founders, alongside other business classics like "Good to Great" and "Crossing the Chasm".
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