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Agree with renaming the article (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13846741 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13846741) - but I'm glad Blank posted this r
by cj 10y ago
Agree with renaming the article (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13846741 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13846741) - but I'm glad Blank posted this rather than not posting for fear of HN attacks for not wording things perfectly.
> There is a conscientiousness that comes from being an owner of a company.
The examples Blank uses in his article is VP-level (highly paid, large equity grants, etc). I think a lot of people are interpreting his advice in the context of someone who isn't managing people.
> It's rare to have an employee who maintains the same level of attention as an "owner."
Agree. But if you are a manager, you are the "owner" (and responsible) for the work of your direct reports.
- rhizome 10y agoThe examples Blank uses in his article is VP-level (highly paid, large equity grants, etc). I think a lot of people are interpreting his advice in the context of someone who isn't managing people. Ahistorical and naive. If a VP in this organization thinks they might fall under the blade of "no excuses," he will sacrifice any number of his "isn't managing people" people.