Steve O'Hear’s Post

Do companies of the 21st century still want tools out of humans? What does this video make you think about? #leadership #management #technology #futurism #startups

I can’t get this analogy out of my head. I heard recently that you can parent a company, or be a grandparent to it. The former involves being a founder or executive. The latter involves being on the board instead. I actually think this is a pretty good framework for deciding on how you want to lead within startups generally. The trick for grandparenting lies in leveraging the right lessons you’ve learned for a company that’s fundamentally growing in a different era than your lessons came from. And for good parenting? Connect deeply with the behaviors going on across the company. Just as with kids, behaviors are the output of an often latent emotion or need. The company cannot be agile and bring bold ideas to the fast moving market if it’s hamstrung by emotions and needs that remain unacknowledged. Remember, the conversations that aren’t happening are as important as the ones that are. How have you enjoyed startup leadership? #startups #leadership #experience

Any organisation with this leadership mindset is doomed. High performing organisations have mastered the art and science of unlearning and re-learning. The VUCA world is harsh and the only way to survive it is to have an agile mindset that is open to learning.

#MondayInspiration "We must realize—and act on the realization—that if we try to focus on everything, we focus on nothing." - John Doerr, Measure What Matters In the fast-paced world of #startups, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of #tasks and #goals. This quote reminds us that true progress comes from focusing on what truly matters. #OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) help us cut through the noise and zero in on the most #impactful #objectives. On July 30th, our head of organization, Neeva Kaliebe, will lead an #insightful #OKR session, sharing practical #strategies for effective #prioritization and alignment with our core #goals. This session will help teams in #Cohort7 sharpen their focus and drive real progress. How do you determine your priorities at work? Do you have any effective methods you use? Write in comments 👇 #OKRs #growthmindset #resilience #continuousimprovement #visionhealthpioneersincubator #leadership #startupjourney #innovation #berlinstartup #healthtech #healthtechstartup #focus #prioritization

🎶 Learning leadership from music 🎶 There is an uncanny parallel between jazz and the startup world when it comes to organizational behavior. Charlie Berg shares his insights on valuable lessons learned from jazz that influenced his approach to leadership! In jazz, we assume everyone's competence when the spotlight's on. 🤝 Whether leading a melody or following a beat, the rhythm is a shared responsibility. 🎷 Just as in jazz where everyone contributes, startup leadership is a collaborative effort. Whether you're setting the melody or supporting in the background, the success is a shared responsibility. Startups thrive when leaders venture slightly beyond their comfort zones. Innovation and growth flourish in that sweet spot, pushing boundaries and exploring the uncharted. 🌟 #startups #leadershipdevelopment #mentorship #founders

As an Executive and Business Coach with a focus on startups, I've found that performance improvement with tangible results is a top priority for executives and small business leaders. That's why I've shifted my approach away from being process-driven and instead incorporate techniques from sport psychology and positive psychology. By utilizing these methods, I'm able to help my clients achieve their goals and realize their full potential. #executivecoach #businesscoach #startups #performanceimprovement #positivepsychology #sportpsychology

Are you all about speed or making real progress? The quote hits the nail on the head. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in building something quickly, but is it the right thing to build? Startups and product leaders, take note! Prioritize problem-solving to ensure you're building a product that truly solves your target audience's needs. Focus on quality over speed. Velocity is valuable, but only when it propels you closer to your destination. #productmanagement #startups #problemsolving #innovation #strategicthinking #leadership #businessyogi #velocity #audience

Over the years, I've learned that while data and research are crucial, sometimes my intuition has led me to some of the most rewarding decisions at Pink Coconut. Intuition, or gut feeling, is often informed by years of experiences and subconscious observations and can guide you through uncertain situations where data may fall short. Balancing this with informed insights can lead to powerful outcomes. #business #digitalmarketing #creativity #businesstips #leadership #startups #socialmedia #innovation #pinkcoconutcreative #miami #southflorida

Lemonlight has been through a few big pivots over the years.   One of our biggest ones happened in 2017. Up until that point, our selling point to brands was, “You need a video for your website.” That concept served us well from 2014 to 2017, but then video exploded.    In 2017 and beyond, it became clear that brands needed all kinds of video. We overhauled our sales pitch, learned how to optimize for other video formats, and watched as the industry really took off.   Lesson learned: pivots are important! Your elevator pitch probably won’t be the same five years from now as it is today. Learn to lean into these strategic changes when they’re warranted, and your business will be better off.  #leadership #startups #growth

People issues can absolutely break a company. Of course, technology and market fit can have a big impact, but let's never forget the power of people, especially management, when it comes to setting a company up for success. #leadership #management #startup