Spot the Universal Pattern Once You Start Noticing
The pattern is everywhere, once you know to look for it. From my new book Incorruptible — pre-order: https://t.co/gowvHYBeeQ https://t.co/Rxhr5RxWC1
Pills Prioritize Shareholder Profit Over Patient Survival
Every pill you swallow is a radical leap of faith that a corporation calculated keeping you alive serves shareholders better than the alternative. New book out May 26. https://t.co/LUHcCpIOwa https://t.co/Bd8WCTtbUo
AI Summary Fueled Enthusiastic, Slightly Embarrassing Praise
An early reviewer admitted they only read the AI summary of Incorruptible. Then they said this... "I wanted to send a quick note that is equal parts enthusiastic and mildly embarrassing." 🧵
Designing Entrepreneurship Systems That Truly Empower Future Builders
A central question of my new book Incorruptible: what would it look like if we designed entrepreneurship systems to actually serve the people building the future? April 11 in Oakland, I'm judging the "All People Powered" pitch contest which is a...
Companies Are Living Super‑Organisms With Their Own Moral Compass
A lot of founders do not understand that the organizations we build are literally alive. They are super-organisms with their own moral compass. More thoughts in this clip from my chat with the Post-Exit Founders community and @barak_kaufman https://t.co/TODaBkr9ma
Trust: The Underrated Business Asset You Must Build
Trust is the most underrated asset in business today. When companies are trusted, they gain loyalty from customers and employees, can raise money more cheaply, and launch new products more easily. But we don't teach people how to maximize trust....
HealthCare.gov Fix Was Planned, Not Improvised
I’ve heard people say the HealthCare gov rescue in 2013 was improvised. I was there. I watched it happen. It wasn't improvised at all.
Barry O'Reilly Unveils Powerful Concepts in Artificial Organizations
@barryoreilly is on to something powerful with his new book, Artificial Organizations. (available now on Amazon) https://t.co/z6cdROy6pT
Signed The Lean Startup, Gearing up for Incorruptible
Someone bought The Lean Startup at @BooksIncStores in SFO today. I happened to be right there, so I signed it. Haven't done that in a while... Soon it'll be a different book to sign when Incorruptible comes out on...
Principled Firms Reject Money that Clashes with Values
The prominence of the recent Anthropic story prompts us to think hard about our own clear red lines. Principled companies walk away from money that conflict with their values. That's happening all the time, just not in the headlines. https://t.co/5qPIx5XxA2
25% Off Incorruptible Preorders,
For those of you looking for a sign, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off preorders of Incorruptible, now through 3/26. Premium Members receive an additional 10% discount. Amazing deal if you’re building a mission-driven organization. Use code PREORDER25...
Set Realistic Goals, Not Win Everything; Half‑way Wins
You don't have to win every negotiation or every step of growth. Founders @Beekman1802Boys went on The Amazing Race to pay off debt, setting a realistic goal: just make it halfway for the TV exposure. By not obsessing over finishing...
Quarterly Reporting Proven to Destroy Corporate Value
well said. we have good academic evidence that quarterly reporting by itself causes widespread value-destruction
Help Choose Cities for The Incorruptible Book Tour
The Incorruptible book tour is coming together. Where should I go? Make your case ⬇️ https://t.co/8QsQYGGMnu
Craig Newmark Resisted $11B Temptation, Chose Principle over Profit
@craignewmark walked away from an est. $11B by not fully monetizing Craigslist. His Sunday School teachers taught him to "know when enough is enough." The pressure Craig fought is “financial gravity,” the invisible force that pulls companies to extract every possible dollar.