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Becoming a conscious leader: Leading without fear, finding your life’s objective function, and getting better at vision and strategy | John Mark Nickels (Uber, Waymo, DoorDash)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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Align and Conquer: Embrace Action Over Words

Successful organizations thrive when they have a clear direction. Once aligned on their goals, they possess the determination to overcome obstacles, as exemplified by Facebook's approach of decisively breaking through any barriers to achievement. Additionally, valuing deep discussions over superficial talk allows companies like Spotify to refine their ideas comprehensively before execution. This reflects a strategic contrast to rushing into action without clarity, underscoring the importance of thoughtful planning combined with an unwavering drive to realize goals.

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