Happy #NationalLeadershipDay! 🎉 We’re taking inspiration from The Effective Founders Project — our study that explores the seven strategies startup founders can implement to be better leaders. Take a look below and let us know what you would add to this list 👇 🙏Treat people like volunteers: Ensure your mission is meaningful and provide compelling reasons for your team to stay. 🎯 Protect the team from distractions: Set clear goals and priorities to build momentum for your employees. 👐 Minimize unnecessary micromanagement: Delegate work in order to scale yourself and your business. 🤔 Invite disagreement: Encourage open team dialogues early and often. ⚖️ Preserve interpersonal equity: Initiate regular conversations with cofounders about the division of responsibilities. 💡 Keep pace with expertise: Understand each role well enough to hire the right team. 🤗 Overcome discouragement: Build a support system and know how to ask for help.