The Jordan Harbinger Show 208: Reid Hoffman | Mastering Your Scale for the Unexpected Part Two
Jun 6, 2019
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and venture capitalist, shares intriguing insights on resilience and growth. He emphasizes that grit isn’t exclusive to hardship, and explores how to harness crises to strengthen relationships. Drawing from his experiences running Dungeons & Dragons, he connects human motivation with teamwork dynamics. Hoffman introduces a Star Wars-inspired framework for employee roles, promoting flexible career paths. His approach to networking underscores the importance of genuine connections in professional success.
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TaskRabbit CEO's Grit
- Stacey Brown Philpott, CEO of TaskRabbit, learned grit at her first job delivering newspapers.
- She had to collect payments from customers in a tough Detroit neighborhood, teaching her resilience.
Developing Grit
- Develop grit by viewing challenges as learning opportunities.
- Reflect on failures, adjust your approach, and recognize progress, even if it's painful.
Not About the Latte
- Julia Hartz, CEO of Eventbrite, learned a valuable lesson from a difficult customer at her first job.
- The customer's complaints weren't about the latte, but a deeper, unmet need.
