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Question behind the question
Your ability to answer questions is a competitive advantage. Here’s how to uncover the deeper underlying question.
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Wes Kao's Newsletter Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Gift ideas for the founders, marketers, and builders in your life (including yourself)
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Strategy, not self-expression: How to decide what to say when giving feedback
Aim for one goal: behavior change. Sweet, sweet behavior change. Everything else you might want to say? Keep it to yourself.
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WTF does it mean to “act like an owner”?
Do what's best for the business, act like your reputation is on the line, and more
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Rigorous thinking: No lazy thinking
The best managers teach their team how to think strategically. Here's how to build culture of good decision-making and thoughtful debate.
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15 principles for managing up
When your boss loves you, you have options. Here's how to help your manager get what they need, so you get what you want.
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How to on-board yourself when you join a new team
Many startups don’t have a formal on-boarding process, yet you're expected to start contributing on your first week. Here's how to set yourself up for…
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A weekly newsletter on how to be a sharper marketer, founder, and builder. Honest insights and tactical advice for operators in the arena. Written by an a16z-backed founder.
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