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Ben Horowitz

04/23/25

@ a16z

To change culture effectively, one must implement rules that signify a break from the past and establish trust as a core value, as demonstrated by historical examples like the Haitian Revolution.

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Ben Horowitz on Leadership and Culture

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Ben Horowitz on Leadership and Culture

04/23/25

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Brian Chesky

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@ Greylock

Culture is about repetition; it's essential to continuously reinforce the values that matter to the company.

Ben Horowitz

04/23/25

@ a16z

Culture is defined not by beliefs but by actions; to change an organization's culture, you must focus on daily actions that reflect the desired culture.

Kathryn Minshew

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It's crucial to be honest and authentic about your core values and culture, as culture is defined by behavior, not just words on a wall.

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Culture is a nebulous concept, but it's crucial for early-stage founders to break it down into manageable action items to foster a positive work environment.

Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

To overcome resistance to change, building a massive amount of trust with those involved is key, turning adversaries into advocates.

Jason Kilar

06/02/17

@ Y Combinator

When building a company culture, be explicit about your values, walk the talk, and embrace mechanisms that are authentic and effective for your organization.

Y Combinator Cast

04/06/17

@ Y Combinator

To create a strong culture, start with the founder's personal values and the types of people they want to work with.

Leena Nair

10/25/24

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

To transform company culture, senior leaders must model the behaviors they want to see; they need to walk the talk consistently, with no exceptions.

Travis Kalanick

04/11/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

To successfully navigate disruptive change, you need to transform adversaries into advocates by establishing trust.