I spent the last two years driving a large, multi-year moonshot at LinkedIn—360Brew [paper, talk]. It aimed to revolutionize ranking and recommendations across the company and give LinkedIn an edge. (In a separate post, I’ll write about the challenges of running a moonshot.) As the initiative grew from exploration to a company-wide top priority, my … Read more
Many leaders fall into the trap of hedging—pursuing multiple, parallel efforts to mitigate risk—believing it to be a strategic safeguard. On the surface, dividing resources across different initiatives may seem like a prudent way to increase the odds of success. However, history and experience show that this approach often signals a lack of technical expertise … Read more
In many organizations, leadership is evaluated primarily by a person’s ability to influence, rally people around a shared vision, and drive successful execution of goals. While these metrics are undoubtedly important, they often overshadow a crucial element of true leadership: the ability to acknowledge mistakes. Great leadership is not just about delivering results—it’s also about … Read more