The experts typically know where the other best-in-the-world talents are currently working and can help you recruit them in with a credible intro. — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
It's really hard to break through the clutter and get the attention of the top investors, as they typically only look at deals that come in from a warm, credible referral. There's absolutely nothing more credible than getting an endorsement… — Scott Weiss Copy Share Image
Whatever vocation you decide on, track down the best people in the world at doing it and surround yourself with them. Aim high and… — Scott Weiss Copy Share
Developing a good, healthy culture is extremely important at a startup. Culture reflects the essence of a startup's operation because it directly affects the… — Scott Weiss Copy Share
As a decision maker, you rely on information being passed to you by the people who report to you. As the CEO, however, you… — Scott Weiss Copy Share
Working at a big company sucks - avoid it. Smaller companies are 10 times better for learning. — Scott Weiss Copy Share
The best board members aren't elected by default. CEOs that set themselves up with their choice of board member - which means getting more… — Scott Weiss Copy Share
For me, the brightest years at IronPort were without a doubt the darkest years at home. — Scott Weiss Copy Share
Most companies don't have a good mechanism to give the CEO real, honest feedback. — Scott Weiss Copy Share
Nothing helps make a leader more approachable than admitting your struggles, screw-ups and behind-the-scenes thinking on hard calls. If the leader makes this a… — Scott Weiss Copy Share
When a team has to work over a weekend, make a high priority of being there as well, even if it's just to stop… — Scott Weiss Copy Share
It's important for a leader to hear about his blind spots on a regular basis so working on them is periodically top of mind. — Scott Weiss Copy Share
While there's no substitute for real experience, I believe it helps to hear and share stories of resourcefulness in action - almost like case… — Scott Weiss Copy Share
The first day, week and month of an employee's experience carries a lasting impression. — Scott Weiss Copy Share
When my co-founder and I first had the idea for IronPort, an email security company, we triangulated a list of the 20 most relevant… — Scott Weiss Copy Share
Feedback for leaders is often nuanced and difficult to deliver. That said, hearing you are passive-aggressive from 10 different people described 10 different ways… — Scott Weiss Copy Share
