As students, we care about how our studies apply to business; as R&D staff, we care about the end customer experience; as product managers, we care about return on investment; as salespeople, we care about company operations and even the capital system.
This is what we mean by proactively integrating into the business ecosystem. #ReadingNotes#
Respect for founders and recognition of their leadership are both grounded in belief in the company. After all, no matt…
Playing executive roles—manager, director, VP—just to farm your reputation and network in the industry.
Build up your own reputation and network. You’re building yourself, not the department.
Keep developing your people …
How People Become Liars
Because the truth is, no one likes to hear it, nor are they willing to accept it. They just label it as someone’s low e…
Those with Little Wealth Need Strong Social Capital
Each new social network introduces a new form of social capital—a concept rather than a fact.Adults often accumulate mo…
Embracing the Business Mindset: From Students to Sales
Consumer Internet: Traffic Isn’t Everything—Service Drives Conversions and Referrals
The consumer internet tends to emphasize traffic, but the deeper you go, the more you realize traffic isn't that crucial; behind every traffic figure are individual customers, and what truly matters is their ability to convert, since good service naturally drives referrals.
Sales Changed Fast: Cold Calls Dying as Companies Shift to Subscriptions
A subscription business means you actually have to care about long-term things. You need to care about relationships. You have to build relationships with people. You can't just sell and leave. That just doesn't work anymore.#reading-notes#
When Your Mindset Is “Do It Alone
Some people never think about finishing their tasks. Tasks are never truly finished, so remember this: not finishing th…