Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

By John Carreyrou (2018)

My Notes

True story of what not to do:

• Lack of patience for and understanding of the process and the time things take (just because you want it doesn’t mean you can get it)
• Fearful, and so going from one thing to another (“lurching from one ill-conceived initiative to another”)
• Confusing aptitude with assent/sycophancy (disagreeing with me = you’re inept) 💡
• Confusing attitude with working hours (not working long hours = not committed) 💡
• Not listening, not being open to feedback or different points of view
• Not being open (transparent) with employees
• “Loose relationship with the truth” 😂
• Inability to be satisfied