Why Executives from Large Companies Fail at Startups: Lessons Learned from the Trenches

Why Executives from Large Companies Fail at Startups: Lessons Learned from the Trenches

You may assume that an executive with years of experience leading a large corporation will thrive in the startup world. Well, not always.

Despite their past achievements, executives from large companies often face unexpected challenges when transitioning to startups.

Executives from large companies may struggle in the startup environment and share valuable lessons learned from the trenches.

7 Surefire Ways to Stop Small Problems from Killing Your Business

7 Surefire Ways to Stop Small Problems from Killing Your Business

I’m 5 weeks into an MIT Sloan School of Management Certificate course called Leading Organizations for High-Velocity Performance. This week’s module addressed how small problems can easily become big ones if left unaddressed. But with the right mindset and approach, you can effectively prevent them from escalating.

Here are a few strategies I learned about, and that you can use to stop small problems from becoming big ones: