Technical Leadershipin Startups
“The action of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do this.”
“The state or position of being a leader.”
“The leaders of an organization, country, etc.”
/ˈliːdəʃɪp/
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/leadership
“The person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.”
“A member of the government officially responsible for initiating business in Parliament.”
“An organization or company that is the most advanced or successful in a particular area.”
“The principal first violinist in an orchestra.”
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/leader
/ˈliːdə/
“The set of characteristics that make a good leader.”
“The position or fact of being the leader.”
“The person or people in charge of an organization.”
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/leadership
/ˈliːdəʃɪp/
Takes Charge
Communicates Vision
Sets Goals
Sets High Standards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWu2-07gFk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR_wX0EwOMM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR_wX0EwOMM
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gen._McChrystal_News_Briefing2010.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gen._McChrystal_News_Briefing2010.jpg
Screenshot from the Harvard Business Review: The Biggest Mistake a Leader Can Make
Screenshot from the Harvard Business Review: The Biggest Mistake a Leader Can Make
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Steve_Blank.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Steve_Blank.jpg
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