Masters of Scale LIVE! Patience or speed? Both. w/Tory Burch
Oct 17, 2019
Tory Burch, Founder and CEO of Tory Burch LLC, shares insights from her journey of building a billion-dollar fashion brand and establishing a foundation to empower women entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the balance of speed and patience in decision-making and discusses the importance of company culture and employee well-being. Tory reflects on navigating international markets, advocating for women in business, and the power of strategic patience. The conversation also highlights personal anecdotes and the impact of her foundation through inspiring success stories.
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Navigating by Nature
- Lehua Kamalu captained a traditional Polynesian canoe around the world using ancient navigation methods.
- Her crew relied on natural signs like a red sunset after days of darkness to guide their journey.
Patience and Speed in Leadership
- Strategic patience in leadership is about choosing the right moment to act.
- It's not laziness, but careful observation and decisive action when opportunity arises.
The Heron Metaphor
- Reid Hoffman uses the metaphor of a heron patiently waiting to strike its prey.
- This illustrates strategic patience, waiting for the opportune moment.