Michael Seibel on Leadership Attributes in Successful Startup Leaders

Post by mr-ron » Wed, Dec 12, 2018, 6:53 AM UTC

syndacks wrote: post #5

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #3

The topic of leadership seems to come up frequently in these circles and I think it's great and important. It does strike me as odd though that there is almost no recognition or reference to the vast world of case study and literature about leadership, and technical leadership to boot. For example, Siebel talks about "Level 2" thinking as well as self awareness as important attributes to being a good leader. These at…

While I agree with your general desire to teach/learn leadership, I don't think true Leadership can be codified as easily as other skills/qualities can. As Siebel says at the end of the interview, the single biggest trait he looks for in a good leader is communication. How do you teach good communication? Is the combination of empathy, wit, general+specific knowledge, active listening, etc etc something you can reall…

Post by rorykoehler » Wed, Dec 12, 2018, 7:07 AM UTC

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“Level Two thinking is about creating an environment and empowering people such that they do produce great outcomes without you having to tell them. If they can get into a mental model of what’s good for the company, and if they can be motivated and feel empowered, then they start doing great things. You don’t have to direct them. ” “If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign t…

but what happens if number #1 doesn't like the ship they built?

Post by [deleted] » Wed, Dec 12, 2018, 7:23 AM UTC

munchbunny wrote: post #6

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #3

The topic of leadership seems to come up frequently in these circles and I think it's great and important. It does strike me as odd though that there is almost no recognition or reference to the vast world of case study and literature about leadership, and technical leadership to boot. For example, Siebel talks about "Level 2" thinking as well as self awareness as important attributes to being a good leader. These at…

I see this pattern a lot: leadership advice in the form of general principles/first principles, but not a lot of advice on the nuts and bolts of how you accomplish those things. Human emotions, motivation, and communication are far fickler things than software, and it takes a lot of skill and work to create consistency and resilience from that mess. For example: how do you tell someone that they're underperforming wh…

Post by munchbunny » Wed, Dec 12, 2018, 7:48 AM UTC

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munchbunny wrote: post #7

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How do you teach good communication? Is the combination of empathy, wit, general+specific knowledge, active listening, etc etc something you can really teach someone so they communicate better? I'd argue these traits, if teachable at all, are developed at a young age. They are definitely teachable. I had to learn them. I won't say I'm great at it, but there was a drastic difference between my effectiveness as a leade…

I really enjoy your comments. Would you be open to me reaching out to you? My email is also in my profile, if that’s easier.

Post by doctorpangloss » Wed, Dec 12, 2018, 8:05 AM UTC

munchbunny wrote: post #6

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #3

The topic of leadership seems to come up frequently in these circles and I think it's great and important. It does strike me as odd though that there is almost no recognition or reference to the vast world of case study and literature about leadership, and technical leadership to boot. For example, Siebel talks about "Level 2" thinking as well as self awareness as important attributes to being a good leader. These at…

I see this pattern a lot: leadership advice in the form of general principles/first principles, but not a lot of advice on the nuts and bolts of how you accomplish those things. Human emotions, motivation, and communication are far fickler things than software, and it takes a lot of skill and work to create consistency and resilience from that mess. For example: how do you tell someone that they're underperforming wh…