Do you thrive during emergencies, or do you prefer leading your team through phases of growth? In our last episode of 2023, I explore Ben Horowitz's concept of wartime and peacetime CEOs, and I share how I discovered my own leadership style.

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Today's episode:

[00:39] Why I am currently obsessed with Ben Horowitz.

[01:53] Hard decisions that I made in 2023.

[03:36] An overview of the "peacetime versus wartime CEO" concept.

[03:51] Key characteristics of a wartime CEO.

[05:10] Key characteristics of a peacetime CEO.

[07:01] Problems that can arise when a CEO employs wartime policies in a non-emergency situation.

[08:38] Examples of what can go wrong when a CEO is unwilling to admit that the company is going through a turbulent time.

[09:50] The leadership style that I tend towards.

[11:13] Happy holidays!

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