| | FEB - MAR 20259their roles, their ability to collaborate and get things done is greatly enhanced.5. Go scouting.In a startup, you need to decide early on what culture you want to have. You have to define roles and responsibilities, as well as the right skills and abilities that fit those roles. Then hire for talent and fit. Find people who are smarter than you, especially in their area of specialization. Scout. Go to tradeshows and universities. Network. Then turn on the charm. Sell them on your idea. The best and brightest are going to be attracted because it is a good idea, you are passionate about it, and you can clearly articulate how things are going to go.6. Envision the big picture to inspirepassion.A huge part of leadership is about setting a vision and communicating the end result so people can see it, feel it and taste it. Set and communicate clearly defined goals and milestones so that everyone in the company can feel like they're winning as the company is winning. A big problem in a lot of companies is that people feel detached from what's going on. What I've always focused on is management by walking around, explaining to people how what they're doing ties in with the big picture. The more they believe that and have passion, the more likely you're going to get buy-in and the willingness to do whatever it takes to win.7. Adopt a game management approach.In sports, team members are trained on what to do. They make sure they're prepared. Great football coaches and quarterbacks always talk about watching a lot of films and studying the competition. Then when the game is on, it's about game management. Sometimes the circumstances of the game dictate a different set of plays. In the case of companies, especially with startups, there is a lot of uncertainty and ambiguity. Sometimes your plan must be adjusted and adapted to the real-time circumstances that are going on. Good coaches and leaders know how to do that. If everyone in the team is doing their job and making sure they're covering for everyone else, then you have a better chance of winning
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