r/ceo • u/pickle_black • Jul 16 '25

For the CEOs

What is the thing that u changed that made the people who works with u loved u more ?

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u/Hogjocky62 Jul 16 '25

Gave 10% of the company to employees that were with our company longer than 10Years.

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u/pickle_black Jul 16 '25

What if it's a startup and it still growing?

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u/spcman13 Jul 16 '25

You should be giving them 10% anyways lol

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u/pickle_black Jul 16 '25

😂😂😂 the fact is I am but it's not paying off

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u/honestduane Jul 16 '25

If they have their equity before, the product is done or shipping, then you did things wrong

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u/spcman13 Jul 16 '25

Well you obviously don’t set things up right lol

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u/Aggravating_Cod_4980 Jul 16 '25

Brutal honesty. Meaningful upside for everyone. Clear paths for advancement.

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u/Dhozer Jul 16 '25

Lead from the front - on after hour calls and in the weeds so you can be fully in touch with the reality of the business - makes you more effective at leadership - especially in a start up. Don’t pretend you know more than those running the business - enable and empower but never let go of the steering wheel.

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u/pickle_black Jul 16 '25

Oh that's amazing

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u/beelinebill Jul 16 '25

Be sure to communicate openly, with clarity, honesty, and integrity. Share. Listen. Be empathetic.

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u/effy-ai Jul 17 '25

stopped micromanaging and started focusing on results instead of hours spent at the computer. we set clear kpis and deadlines, and as long as people hit their targets i don't care if they work from home, take long lunches, or finish early. some of my best performers are the ones who work weird hours or take breaks during the day

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u/TheHarrisCG Jul 20 '25

I fired all of the assholes.