How I Built the Board of Pete

In this post I discuss how I built "The Board of Pete" - my personal board of directors that help steward my career and growth opportunities.

The Board of Pete started about 7 years ago. I collected several of my closest colleagues and friends. People I trust implicitly, familiar with my strengths and “opportunities for growth”, and most importantly, willing and able to hold up a mirror for me to see into my blindspots.

3 Fundamental Alignments for Startup Teams

As founder you alone are responsible for creating shared values, shared vision, and shared execution on the team.

Leadership, EntrepreneurshipPeter GiordanoMarch 5, 2017Core Values, Culture, Team, Recruiting

2016 Rose, Bud, Thorn

I use a design thinking framework to recap 2016 and systems building thinking to frame up 2017.

LeadershipPeter GiordanoJanuary 19, 2017Introspection, Planning, Year in Review, Recap, Priorities, Systems

Trying, failing, and brain plasticity

Brains are plastic and change for the better when you challenge them. The more you challenge your brain, the more stunning your results will be. I have to increase the challenges I give to myself [Read: I have a good ways to go before creating stunning work].

Leadership, EntrepreneurshipPeter GiordanoFebruary 23, 2015Failing Forward, Leadership

Week 52, A.K.A. "Recharge Week"

Leadership, PhotographyPeter GiordanoDecember 28, 2014Recharge, Rest, Refocus

The Arcanum Begins

I share the story of how I got together with two long time friends and colleagues to found a new company, The Arcanum.

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, PhilosophyPeter GiordanoAugust 7, 2014Startup, Life Long Learning, Education, Leveling Up

The Son Becomes the Father

The best lessons I learned from my Dad.

Leadership, PhilosophyPeter GiordanoJune 16, 2013Father's Day, Generosity, Parenting

My New Gig: Lessons Learned from Transitioning to a New Role

Your Brain is a muscle - it gets a lot of exercise when you transition to a new role. Set aside time to rest your brain by reviewing what you're learning to synthesize, get context and stay focused on priorities.

LeadershipPeter GiordanoJuly 9, 2011Career, Management

3 Lessons from Teaching my Daughter How to Ride a Bike

Pick-up, Point, and Prepare to Pedal!

LeadershipPeter GiordanoJune 18, 2011Leadership, Management

Top 4 Critical Qualities to Look for in Candidates

Building a great team from scratch requires getting the alchemy right - a balance of the right experience, knowledge and skills, with opportunities for each member to play to their own strengths and count on the strengths of the others. However, having the appropriate experience, knowledge, and skills are table stakes.