Welcome to Dimension Three of the SAUS Leadership book, written by Adel Hameed and now brought to life in this audio edition.
In this chapter, we dive deep into the foundations of what makes startups scale, and stay strong, as they grow: culture and team. It’s about integrity, trust, and setting the tone from day one. Your startup’s success depends on the everyday behaviors you tolerate, the meetings you run, and the values you repeat.
This version is AI-narrated for accessibility, but we highly recommend the human-narrated edition by Jonathan Horne, available here:
⁠https://www.amazon.com/SKILL-YOU-SCALE-DIMENSIONS-SUCCESSFUL/dp/B0CX1LB668⁠
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to:

• Promote a culture of constructive feedback and psychological safety
• Design inclusive meetings that give introverts a voice
• Prevent silos and power withdrawal as roles evolve
• Hire and coach “A” players while holding them accountable
• Use frameworks like RACI and success logs to drive aligned decision-making
  

Whether you're a founder building your first team or a senior leader shaping culture at scale, this chapter offers the blueprint for building a company people want to work for, and stay with.
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