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Entrepreneurs Make Terrible Managers – Part 2

by Ian Smith | Nov 14, 2013 | CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Execution Tips

But they can make great leaders! However as stated in Part 1 of this post, the CEO needs help executing her vision. Some people are just really good at getting stuff done. They are very detailed oriented. They are relentless at follow through. Sometimes the CEO just...

Entrepreneurs Make Terrible Managers – Part 1

by Ian Smith | Nov 10, 2013 | CEO, Chief Operating Officer

But they can make great leaders! In this current chapter of my business career I’m getting invited into many businesses. Here is what I’m finding. The Symptoms People are mostly working really hard but the CEO’s big three audacious goals are not being achieved. The...