We all know the drill with "Manager Mode"-hire great people, give them space, and manage through layers. Itās the classic approach, polished and perfected in business schools. But hereās the catch: it often leaves room for what I like to call āprofessional fakersāāpeople who excel at managing up but might not actually drive the company forward. "Founder Mode"? Now thatās a whole different beast. Itās raw, itās hands-on, and it breaks the so-called rules. Youāre not just engaging with direct reports; youāre in the trenches, holding skip-level meetings, and sometimes challenging the very structure youāve built. Think Steve Jobs-having those intense retreats with the top 100 at Apple, ensuring the companyās pulse was felt at every level. Founders are often told to "step back" and "let the professionals handle it." But hereās the thing: many VCs or executives without founding experience might not truly understand what it takes to lead from the front, especially when itās your vision.
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