Business secrets from terrible people
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A lighthearted exploration of management and leadership lessons drawn from unlikely and morally reprehensible sources: the Taliban, Theranos, a Chicago crack-dealing gang, and Al-Qaeda. Key takeaways include the importance of tight feedback loops (Theranos failed by lacking them), identifying key influencers and understanding their pain points (Taliban), using aspirational incentives and Pareto-efficient deals (Black Kings), and the franchise model as a decentralized organizational structure (Al-Qaeda). The post is intentionally non-technical and written as a personal reflection.
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