Masters of Scale When to zoom in, when to zoom out, w/Josh Silverman (Etsy/eBay/Skype/Evite)
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Jan 23, 2020 Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy and former leader at Evite, eBay, and Skype, dives into the art of balancing macro and micro perspectives in business. He shares insights on navigating challenges in entrepreneurship while prioritizing employee welfare and team cohesion. Silverman discusses the importance of knowing when to focus on details and when to step back for the bigger picture. He also explores transformative strategies that enhance user experience and foster a supportive workplace culture, proving that leadership is all about adaptability.
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Domino artistry
- Scott Suko's domino art displays, like a four-foot Earth with dominoes, require meticulous detail.
- The dinosaur extinction display, with a comet hitting Earth under a T-Rex skeleton, was a favorite.
Detail and Big Picture
- Creating large-scale displays requires attention to detail and a big-picture view.
- Preventing failures, like wobbly dominoes, necessitates meticulous planning and ingenious solutions.
Unstructured Learning
- Josh Silverman thrived in an unstructured alternative high school after struggling in traditional school.
- The school focused on outcomes, letting students determine their own paths to success.
