Short-Term vs Long-Term Thinking: The Theory of Wartime and Peacetime CEOs

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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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