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Michael Barton

May 14, 20204 min read

What Would Abe Do? An exploration of leadership IRL

I’m still learning what leadership is. I’ve sat down many times to write about it but when I look over what I’ve written, it seems...

Michael Barton

Apr 25, 20188 min read

From Violinist To Conductor: Navigating the Leap from Doer to C-Suite

For every founder I’ve coached who has created a successful high-growth company, there’s a point in time when they face a reckoning. It’s...

Michael Barton

Mar 12, 201710 min read

The Cult of Steve

Note: This article is meant to be a “heads up” for young Founders and Executives who admire the great leaders and innovators in the tech...

Michael Barton

Oct 14, 20168 min read

Startups Suck at Hiring: Guidelines to Get It Right

There are some things that startups naturally do well – innovate, pivot quickly, get a lot done with minimal resources, etc. And there...

Michael Barton

May 11, 20157 min read

My 5 Best Business Lessons from Burning Man

In 2004, a friend convinced me to go to Burning Man. I thought I was just going to a big party in the desert. I had no idea my life was...

Michael Barton