“The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something. It’s as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are…
“Every Tuesday at noon, San Francisco administrators test the emergency alarm system, which I now use as a marker for a notable time each week.…
“The first thing I do once out of bed is read 15 to 30 minutes religiously. I jot down anything interesting for rumination vis-a-vis healthcare, [such…
“I am a huge believer in walking, and in moving around in general. At the very least, I make sure to get up from my…
“There is only one boss: the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company, from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money…
“I use the first 15 minutes of each day to read competitive websites and any press they might be receiving. Knowing what our competition is…
“Olympic athletes have coaches — so should CEOs. I have had a coach for years, Ed Batista, who I work with at least biweekly to recognize…
“Thinking about spending this way keeps me focused on how each dollar contributes to building the company.” –Mike Zivin, co-founder and CEO of Whittl, an…
“Recessions are the best time to start a company. Companies fail. Others hold back capital. If you are willing to do the preparation and work,…
“This is often described as ‘managing by wandering around,’ but don’t undervalue it. Having random conversations with different people across the organization will help you keep your…