Skydeck The Best Business Advice I’ve Ever Received
Nov 3, 2017
HBS alumni share transformative business advice that shaped their careers. They explore themes of employee satisfaction, honesty, and the pursuit of happiness. Insightful discussions revolve around collaboration, integrity, and adaptability in business. One poignant story highlights the delicate balance between career ambitions and family obligations, revealing how prioritizing family can lead to unexpected career benefits. These lessons offer a wealth of wisdom for anyone aiming for success while maintaining personal connections.
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Put Employees First
- Prioritize your employees' satisfaction because they drive customer satisfaction and revenue.
- Invest in your team to create a strong foundation for business success.
Stay Curious and Embrace Challenge
- Always remain curious and embrace challenges to deepen your understanding.
- Continuously seek new ways of thinking about familiar problems for growth.
Focus on the Next Hill Only
- Lider Sucre's father advised focusing only on the next immediate challenge rather than the distant goal.
- This mindset helped maintain faith and achieve long-term success by taking it step by step.