Sheryl Sandberg shares why she embraces embarrassment at work

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Sometimes embarrassing moments can lead to incredible successes. Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg knows this first hand and encourages trial and error.

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Mark Zuckerberg shares the first projects he ever coded

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The key to being first-to-market? Working to create products that service the public by listening to their needs. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has always been working to get his products to the public as soon as possible. This episode is narrated by Masters of Scale Host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Cofounder, Greylock investor).

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How to survive the chorus of no’s

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Tired of hearing “no”s? Don’t give up yet: that chorus of “no”s might mean you’re on to something. Kathryn Minshew, founder and CEO of the Muse shares her story. Narrated by Masters of Scale Host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Cofounder, Greylock investor). 

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How to build a team of superheroes at your startup

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Wonder Woman! Iron Man! That startup employee!

Every person in your startup has the potential for “hero-dom,” and it’s your job to give them the opportunity to realize it and share their story. 

On this episode of “Masters of Scale,” LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman discusses the concept of “hero-dom” and how it applies to companies large and small. 

“So no matter what their [employees] super powers are — and no matter how fast you’re moving — everyone on your team should be able to tell their story of hero-dom,” Hoffman says.  Read more…

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Company culture and importance of first impressions

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First impressions count. 

On this episode of “Masters of Scale,” entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan talks about how your company culture is reflected in the person people interact with first: your receptionist.

“If you want to build a strong culture, the first thing you have to do is open your eyes,” “Masters of Scale” host and LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says to Heffernan. “You have to start observing your culture the instant you arrive at the office — as soon as you walk through the front door.” Read more…

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What your receptionist says about your company culture

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On this episode of ‘Masters of Scale,’ entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan talks about how your company culture is reflected in the person people interact with first: your receptionist.

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Smart entrepreneurs should let fires burn

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On this episode of ‘Masters of Scale,’ LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman explains why succeeding in business means letting fires burn. Not all problems need immediate solutions.

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How the ‘20% time’ rule led to Google’s most innovative products

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Did you know that some of the most iconic Google products start out as side products?

On this debut episode of “Masters of Scale,” former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses the company’s 20 percent time rule — a policy that allows employees to work on whatever they want for 20 percent of their time on the job. Not only does this policy inspire innovative projects, it also serves as a checks and balance system between unreasonable managers and reasonable employees.

“[It] empowers the employee with both dignity, but also some choices,” says Schmidt.  Read more…

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The secret genius of Google’s ’20 percent time’

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Google famously allows employees to use 20 percent of their work week for any project. This “20 percent time” is a force for innovation; it led to Gmail and Google Maps, to name just two products. But why does it work? Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, explains in this very first animation from Mashable and Masters of Scale, the Webby-winning podcast hosted by Reid Hoffman.

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