Being Done and Being Okay With It

Being Done and Being Okay With It

Stepping aside is a really hard decision for any leader. Here is how I used the wisdom of Jack Welch, Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos to make my decision. This week I announced that I am retiring from role as Chairman of ServiceSource, a company that I have been associated...
On Board Management: Wise Words from 4 Silicon Valley Legends

On Board Management: Wise Words from 4 Silicon Valley Legends

What I learned from Bruce Dunlevie, Bill Campbell, Marc Andreessen and Al Davis about creating, building and managing a world-class board of directors. ON BOARD-OM AND MALAISE As an entrepreneur, how do you view your board and the importance (or lack thereof) as it...
A New Startup Called Fomo…Should I Invest In It?

A New Startup Called Fomo…Should I Invest In It?

Bubbles, unicorns and now FOMO. How to sort it all out – and WIN – by considering risk, reward and Warren Buffet. (Originally posted on Linkedin,  from March, 2015) Silicon Valley is red hot right now. I have lived in “The Valley” for nearly 20 years, and I can’t...
Congratulations On All Your Success! Now Go Luck Yourself.

Congratulations On All Your Success! Now Go Luck Yourself.

10 of the luckiest things that have happened to me (so far) and a quick exercise to feel lucky right now. (Originally posted on Linkedin, from March 2, 2015) Oh, my God. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you to the Academy. I don’t think I’m capable of articulating quite...