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Founder Mode Versus Manager Mode: The Power of Wearing the Badge
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Founder Mode Versus Manager Mode: The Power of Wearing the Badge

Do you wear the badge or the suit? Founder Mode at its core.

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In the brutal coliseum of business, there are two distinct species of leaders: those who wear the badge and those who wear the suit. The badge-wearers? They're in Founder Mode. The suit-wearers? Manager Mode. And yes, the difference matters more than your quarterly bonus.

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