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/

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Takes Charge

Communicates Vision

Sets Goals

Sets High Standards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWu2-07gFk

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR_wX0EwOMM

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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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