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Mentioned in 37 episodes
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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Mentioned in 37 episodes
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, recommending listeners to read it after referencing Frank Slootman's interesting insights.


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