That's not an accurate summary at all. The message of the article is that good C... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

tome on Nov 10, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: CEOs don't steer

That's not an accurate summary at all. The message of the article is that good CEOs set a direction and then act as an immutable rudder with the aim of ensuring that the organisation stays pointed in that direction.

hammock on Nov 10, 2017 | [–]

Doesn't a rudder...steer?

tome on Nov 10, 2017 | | [–]

Ah, good question. The point is not that the CEO doesn't make any changes but that he/she makes changes to keep the overall direction constant!

token_throwaway on Nov 10, 2017 | [–]

You're completely right. And either way it's about $0.05 of old insight.

Consider applying for YC's W25 batch! Applications are open till Nov 12.
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact