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Michael Barton

What Would Abe Do? An exploration of leadership IRL

I’m still learning what leadership is. I’ve sat down many times to write about it but when I look over what I’ve written, it seems...

Michael Barton

From Violinist To Conductor: Navigating the Leap from Doer to C-Suite

For every founder I’ve coached who has created a successful high-growth company, there’s a point in time when they face a reckoning. It’s...

Michael Barton

The Cult of Steve

Note: This article is meant to be a “heads up” for young Founders and Executives who admire the great leaders and innovators in the tech...

Michael Barton

Startups Suck at Hiring: Guidelines to Get It Right

There are some things that startups naturally do well – innovate, pivot quickly, get a lot done with minimal resources, etc. And there...

Michael Barton

My 5 Best Business Lessons from Burning Man

In 2004, a friend convinced me to go to Burning Man. I thought I was just going to a big party in the desert. I had no idea my life was...