Masters of Scale Take bigger risks, w/Shellye Archambeau
Mar 26, 2019
Shellye Archambeau, the former CEO of MetricStream and a tech turnaround expert, discusses the importance of taking risks for success. She vividly shares her journey from leading a struggling company to achieving significant growth through calculated decisions. Archambeau emphasizes that avoiding risk can lead to mediocrity. She explores strategic planning, leadership under pressure, and the influence of heritage on personal identity, offering valuable insights on resilience and innovation in the business world.
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Liv Boeree's Poker Gamble
- Liv Boeree, a jobless graduate, entered a poker reality show.
- Despite initial success and a strong hand, she miscalculated the odds and lost everything.
Long-Term Focus Over Short-Term Results
- In poker and business, long-term success matters more than individual wins or losses.
- Focus on making quality decisions under uncertainty rather than controlling uncontrollable outcomes.
Early Planning for Success
- Shellye Archambeau's family history, documented in a Bible, instilled a strong sense of direction.
- Realizing the odds were against her, she began planning her career early, aiming to become a CEO.