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Posts Tagged skepticism

08

Oct '09

Listening isn’t about getting information. It’s about building confidence.

Listening is by far the most important skill for a leader to hone. Have you ever seen a leader who seems unflappable and remains calm in even the most chaotic circumstances? Watch that person closely and you will see the secret to this cool demeanor—focused listening. As a leader, you need to pay attention to [...]

Tags: collaboration, Communication, empathy, inspiring, Leadership, listening, management techniques, motivation, skepticism, skill
Essential Skills by Michael Schutzler

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21

Nov '08

Lotus In The Fire

It’s an ancient metaphor at least 2500 years old. Yet it is so apt today. The DOW has careened around 7500 all day, jumping in the last half hour to 8000 on the news of Obama’s pick for Treasury Secretary. If it weren’t for that bit of news, it would have been a terrible day [...]

Tags: cashburn, competitive environment, courage, global environment, internet, Leadership, Redstone, seattle, skepticism, startup, team, VC
Harnessing Ambition, Insights & Opinions by Michael Schutzler

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07

Nov '08

of widgets, bubbles, and wildebeest

 
 
 
 
  I was asked eariler this week by a friend – a seasoned veteran of internet investing – what my opinion was on widget world aka web2.0 and if it was indeed time to stick a fork in it, then what was next? It’s a funny topic.
Web2.0 is bursting for the same reasons that Web1.0 met [...]

Tags: business acumen, capital, consumer enthusiasm, credit crunch, disintermediate, facebook, fellow entrepreneurs, institutional investors, Irrational, Nicholas Negroponte, professional management, professional management talent, skepticism, VC, web2 0
Insights & Opinions by Michael Schutzler

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03

Dec '07

Empirical Skepticism

While it is true that great leaders inspire by painting a mental image of a better future, many charlatans and mean spirited characters can and have done as much. The hallmark of a great leader is a willingness to embrace doubt while driving to separate facts from opinions and theories. In short, the bedrock of [...]

Tags: abraham lincoln, behavior, courage, Leadership, orator, Pope John Paul II, skepticism
Essential Skills by Michael Schutzler

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