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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 31/01/2025

You already know what you need to do: - Define your segments - Deeply understand their pain - Shape your solution to solve those pains - Test your articulation like a comedian tests jokes - Finalize that copy and put it on your site Stop waiting for final drafts. Execute!

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 31/12/2024

Need technical leadership but can't justify a full-time CTO? I'm accepting 5 part-time CTO clients in 2025. Let's build something that lasts. www.alexstandiford.com/articles/cla...

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Looking for 5 Companies Who Need a Part-Time CTO

Looking for a part-time CTO? I help companies build better software without the chaos.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 09/12/2024

A bad boss will make decisions in secret; a good boss will practice transparency.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 08/12/2024

You mean you don’t have a drum line in church for the Little Drummer Boy song?

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 07/12/2024

Are you a new boss? - Listen before acting - Clarify team expectations - Schedule one-on-one meetings - Give specific feedback - Celebrate small wins - Share vision clearly - Respect existing processes - Ask for team input - Stay genuinely curious - Build trust gradually

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 06/12/2024

Culture means everything. Losing even one key person can seriously impact work and morale. Strong culture acts as a retention tool - when people feel connected to and aligned with their team, they're more likely to stay despite potentially higher-paying offers elsewhere.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 04/12/2024

10 things #leaders do regularly: 1. Listen deeply 2. Own failures 3. Make tough decisions 4. Communicate clearly 5. Stay calm during crises 6. Continuously learn 7. Show empathy 8. Adapt to changing circumstances 9. Develop others around them 10. Lead with integrity

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 03/12/2024

As a leader you need to be able to manage different people differently. It's why we recommend the MCode assessment because when your team takes it, it helps them see themselves better and you see them way more accurately, so you can lead them more effectively.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 03/12/2024

We don’t have snow in Houston but we have the Rockets. When does your tour stop come this way?

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 02/12/2024

If your default is excellence, you can show up as critical. If your default is strategic, you can show up as overthinking. If your default is verbal, you can show up as not listening. Having a strength is awesome, but you also have to learn to manage your gift.

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Mitch Jackson ⚖️ @mitch.social · 02/12/2024

1/5 The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point...🧵

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

Your prospects don't need to know your entire plan for them. They might not even agree. So instead of showing them an entire roadmap, think about sharing the "best next step". That's exactly what @AlexStandiford is doing for those who show up here: www.alexstandiford.com/growth-evolu...

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

I go into the same zone with a fantastic set of headphones playing the same song on repeat forever. Less skill required. :)

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

I like the Steelers. But I really like and feel bad for Joe Burrow (and this season). #conflicted

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

Final thought: High-performing teams aren't built overnight. They're built daily, through consistent actions that show people you believe in their potential. The best time to start is now.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

Invest heavily in peer-to-peer learning. Your best people should teach others. It scales knowledge, builds connections, and creates a culture of growth. Everyone learns, everyone leads.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

The hardest leadership lesson: you have to let people fail. Protect them from catastrophic failure, but small failures are learning rocket fuel. Build resilience through controlled adversity.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

Regular feedback isn't a "nice to have" - it's oxygen for high performers. They crave growth. Create feedback loops that are specific, actionable, and future-focused.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

Want to retain top talent? Connect their work to meaning. People don't quit jobs they believe in. Show them how their daily work ladders up to real impact.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

The highest performing teams I've led shared one trait: radical ownership. Every person felt personally responsible for the team's success and had the autonomy to drive it.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

Culture isn't about ping pong tables or free lunches. It's about creating an environment where people feel safe to take risks, speak up, and challenge the status quo. That starts with you as the leader.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

Your interview process should test for learning agility. Give candidates real problems to solve. Watch HOW they think, not just what they know. The best hires are curious and adapt quickly.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

First rule of recruiting: hire for trajectory over experience. I'll take someone with steep growth potential and incredible drive over someone who's plateaued at "very good" any day.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 01/12/2024

The secret to building a high-performing team isn't finding perfect people. It's creating an environment where good people can become exceptional. Here's what I've learned about building elite teams...

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 30/11/2024

Every choice you make comes down to certain tradeoffs. Here’s how I stack up my tradeoffs: Character over Consistency Consistency over Competence Competence over Confidence Confidence over Charisma Charisma over Cleverness

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 29/11/2024

Want a BF discount? Here is my best thinking for 100% discount (#free). Your perspective is your superpower. The situation doesn't change - but how you see it changes everything. #Reframing #MindsetShift

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 29/11/2024

“What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it.” - Maya Angelou #reframing

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Ian Misner @ianmisner.com · 28/11/2024

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 28/11/2024

Entrepreneurship isn't about never falling. It's about building the strength to get up one more time than you fall - and helping others do the same. That's where the magic happens. #Resilience

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 27/11/2024

The most dangerous phrase in leadership isn't 'I don't know' - it's 'I know.' Certainty is the enemy of growth. Question your successful strategies more than your failed ones.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 27/11/2024

Great leaders don't hire for culture fit. They hire for culture add. Your strongest teams should make you slightly uncomfortable with their different perspectives and approaches.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 27/11/2024

Are you a technical founder? You’ll always have a to-do list before you go to market. Develop the habit of releasing stuff before you feel fully done. And then spend less time on features and more time on distribution.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 26/11/2024

Here are a few ideas: 1) Put them in charge of onboarding programs. 2) Assign them to cross-functional projects to help bridge departmental silos. 3) Make them liaisons for important stakeholder relationships. 4) Give them ownership of team-building activities.

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Alex Standiford @alexstandiford.com · 26/11/2024

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 25/11/2024

The highest performers don't just push harder - they align their work with their innate motivations. When drive meets direction, magic happens. (Your motivation isn't just about WHAT you do - it's about WHY you do it.)

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 25/11/2024

You know how to find potential clients (on social or in person)? Tell stories of your clients’ success. The hero of those stories is the client, not you. People hear them, feel inspired, and want similar success. They’ll ask you how to work with you to get the same results.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 25/11/2024

If you aren’t closing the deals you want to close, my guess is you’re not telling the right stories. There’s a power in Prediction Stories that builds trust and demonstrates expertise without pressure. Want to learn how to tell them?

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 24/11/2024

The start of my office revisions - new wall.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 24/11/2024

To get really good at what you do, you need lots of “at-bats,” opportunities to hone your skills. But if you want to take it to the next level, practice won’t make perfect. Instead you need to work on your mental game. Work on your mental game - eliminating distractions, and negative self-talk.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 23/11/2024

When you make your next hire, ask these five things: 1. Do they prefer to fix or start from scratch? 2. Do they prefer individual or group praise? 3. Do they prefer working independently or on a team? 4. Do they prefer to be in the group or lead it? 5. How do they handle pressure?

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Scott Hanselman 🌮 @scott.hanselman.com · 23/11/2024

AI is an enthusiastic intern that has unlimited energy and should never be relied on. Trust but verify.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 22/11/2024

Your achievements tell a story about what drives you. Look at when you felt most alive and fulfilled - those moments reveal your true motivational pattern.

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 22/11/2024

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Chris Lema @chrislema.com · 22/11/2024

The most fulfilling work isn't just about using your strengths - it's about tapping into your deepest motivational drivers.

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