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The Psychology of Startups

New businesses are filled with mental challenges. Here is a reading list on the psychology of leading and creating a healthy culture.

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How to Promote Psychological Safety

Innovation depends on a team’s ability to cultivate new ideas and give courageous feedback.

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How to Build a Strong Team

Building a strong team requires a common set of beliefs and a high degree of connection.

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How to Look After Your Well-being

Here are some proactive steps you can take to increase your resiliency when things get tough.

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How to Make Smarter Decisions

Do you go with your gut or with the data? In an uncertain world, having a variety of mental models can be an asset.

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How Vulnerability Can Make You a Better Leader

You don’t need all the answers to be a great leader, but you do need to recognise your weaknesses.

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Previously, Dave co-founded Delivery Hero and other scale-ups, and he's coached hundreds of scale-up CEOs across the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Dave studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Oxford University. His writing has been featured in many of the world's top business publications. He has a passion for communication and strategy.

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