The hosts discuss managing a company, including CEOs with psychopathic traits, types of board of directors, buying and selling companies, 'F massages', and the unbecoming of a CEO. They also explore the importance of good surprises in board meetings, merging cultures in acquisitions, and when it's time for a CEO to step away. A concise summary of the book 'Build' is provided, highlighting the significance of helping others and the advice to not stop at the finish line. Lastly, the hosts discuss their thoughts on the book and their future reading plans.
Today’s author (and leader of the product teams behind the iPod, iPhone, and Nest thermostat) shares about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure, and unbelievable success. Join Joe & Mike as they consider what it means to make things worth making.
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