You Can Have a Business With No Meetings
Summary
- If you find yourself introverted and are hesitant to start a business, structure it to cater to your preference for solitude.
- It's essential to recognize your own preferences and those of your employees when it comes to how a business operates.
- There are successful software companies run by introverts that avoid meetings and rely on platforms like Slack for communication, which suits their introverted nature.
- The key to such companies’ success is that all team members share the same expectations and preferences for working alone.
- Ultimately, when you own a business, you have the freedom to shape it according to your personal needs and desires, whether you prefer isolation or collaboration.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a business structure that respects your introverted nature. Start by considering what types of communication and collaboration you're comfortable with. For example, instead of having frequent meetings, you can rely on platforms like Slack to keep in touch with your team.
Make sure when you hire employees, you're aware of their work preferences too. If they are also introverts who enjoy working independently, this would align with your business approach. This way, everyone has the same expectations and is comfortable with the work environment you're creating.
If you're looking to establish a workflow that suits your need for solitude, try these steps:
- Use written communication tools like Slack or email to interact with your team, so you can engage when you're feeling up to it.
- Avoid scheduling meetings unless they're absolutely necessary. Instead, opt for asynchronous updates where team members can contribute at their own pace.
- Clearly define tasks and expectations so that each team member knows what they need to do independently.
- When hiring, look for people who share your preference for limited direct interactions and can thrive with minimal supervision.
By shaping your business to fit your preferences, whether for solitude or collaboration, you create a work culture that feels right for you. Remember, it's your business, so you have the freedom to build it in a way that makes you most productive and fulfilled.
Quotes by Leila Hormozi
"you prefer to be alone sometimes build it in a way that fulfills those preferences"
– Leila Hormozi
"it's also good to be aware of when you hire people what their preferences are"
– Leila Hormozi
"every single person in that company identifies as an introvert"
– Leila Hormozi
"they don't like being on meetings they like working alone"
– Leila Hormozi
"it's your business you can do whatever the you want"
– Leila Hormozi
Full Transcript
I hear a lot of people say I'm too introverted to start a company you prefer to be alone sometimes build it in a way that fulfills those preferences it's also good to be aware of when you hire people what their preferences are I know a lot of people who have software companies and they do no meetings they only do slack etc etc every single person in that company identifies as an introvert they don't like being on meetings they like working alone they like being siloed that works because everybody has the same expectation and the same preferences whether you have the preference to be alone or to be around people it's your business you can do whatever the you want
