Self doubt

INC. THIS MORNING Self doubt Good morning, Elizabeth Holmes is not the first businessperson for whom ruthless ambition untethered from reality resulted in a fraud conviction. Nor will she be the last. What, then, is the startup community to make of the spectacular rise and fall of the Theranos founder?  There's a fascinating post-mortem discussion to be had around the inner turmoil of the entrepreneur who pursues the path of outsize ambition. To succeed, such founders must effectively walk the line between projecting hope and inspiration, and responding to the obstacles inevitably thrown in their way. But how? For perspective, managing editor Lindsay Blakely talked to entrepreneurs and investors in biotech and healthcare, spheres known for long innovation cycles. Good scientists are trained to be skeptical of–and even doubt–their own results. Read on for what founders in every industry could learn from their approach. Inc. Best Workplaces: Applications Now Open! More than 400 organizations demonstrating excellence in company culture will be named to this year’s list featured on Inc.com. Apply before the regular rate deadline of January 14. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: There's no slowing the Great Resignation; there's only managing around it. –Inc. Thinking about reopening the office? Here’s a blueprint for making sure the workplace remains healthy among uncertainty. –Inc. When it comes to product, targeting matters more than exposure. –Inc.  Organizers are divided on whether or not to host large corporate events this year. –NYT The best meetings are small, fast, and don’t include status updates. –WSJ ONE MORE THING: It’s time to start using these phrases more often this year. –Inc. --Brit Morse Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at BMorse@inc.com and on Twitter at @britnmorse. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy