The Humility Imperative: CEOs, Keep Your Arrogance in Check
Dave Balter is one of the nice & cool CEOs on the startup scene in Boston. I have known him for a while because our firms are both backed by General Catalyst Partners.
I respect Dave a lot for how he thinks and how he treats people. In this awesome article he wrote for INC, Dave talks about how he got cocky as a CEO enjoying high growth and success. He discusses how his company may have failed if he did not correct his attitude and become more humble.
I think this advice is incredibly applicable to CEOs and to high performing people across the experience spectrum. The willingness to learn, be coachable, optimistic, and work with a team toward a bigger goal are key characteristics of anyone who wants to grow, progress, and innovate.
And big ups to Dave for the sale of his company!
