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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

At Microsoft, I wanted to foster an environment where teamwork meant holding each other accountable, not just being nice to one another.

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The Steve Ballmer Interview

@ Acquired

06/02/25

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Rich Barton

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

I learned that the culture at Microsoft encouraged innovation and big ideas, which is crucial for fostering creativity in a company.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

During my tenure, I prioritized establishing strong relationships with IT departments, which was essential for Microsoft's enterprise success.

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Brian Chesky

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

In the early days, we worked like a family, sharing a mission and holding each other accountable.

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Claire McDonnell

04/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Being part of a team that trusts each other and feels treated fairly is essential for survival in a startup environment, rather than being a distraction from it.

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Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Tribe emphasizes supporting each other within the team, fostering a collaborative environment where constructive feedback is valued.

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Steve Ballmer

06/02/25

@ Acquired

I realized I needed to emotionally detach from Microsoft after leaving, but my loyalty to the company remained strong.

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Jason Citron

04/29/25

@ a16z speedrun

We decided to be intentional about making Discord an amazing place to work for creative people, prioritizing a good environment over just pushing people hard.

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Avni Patel Thompson

01/31/19

@ Y Combinator

I had to balance transparency with kindness when discussing the company's future with my team, especially as we grew larger.

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Daniel Lereya

04/27/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

We learned that sharing real-time metrics with the entire company, even during interviews, creates a culture of accountability and alignment, making everyone feel part of the mission.