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“By the time I got to be director of product management at Thomas-Conrad, I was in a better negotiating position, as I had accumulated more accomplishments and gained a reputation for having a great work ethic.”

Quote by Maynard Webb

Book:Rebooting Work: Transform How You Work in the Age of Entrepreneurship

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Rebooting Work: Transform How You Work in the Age of Entrepreneurship

This book explores strategies for personal and professional growth in the context of contemporary entrepreneurship, offering insights on how to transform work habits to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. more

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Maynard Webb is a renowned author born in 1955. His works cover a variety of fields, including business, technology, and leadership. Webb is known for his profound insights and extensive business experience, having held senior management positions in several prominent technology companies. more

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“I consistently run into young adults who have quickly turned away from traditional jobs at great companies to try their hand at a start-up. I believe that some of this stems from the desire to strike it big like Mark Zuckerberg, but I also believe it is because starting a company has become far cooler than working in one.”

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“I love using the latest technologies to make life more efficient, but I don't want to advocate that technology replaces the need to get together and enjoy human connections with people.”

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“I remember when being a 'a company man' was a badge of honor; today in Silicon Valley it may brand you a loser or, in the best case scenario, someone afraid to take risks. Ten years ago, if you saw a resume that had multiple jobs in ten years, you would be worried about the capability of the individual. Not so now.”

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“In talking to founder after founder; I've heard almost visceral reactions to working for companies, even very cool ones with great things to work on and lots of opportunity, like Facebook, Google, or consulting firms.”

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“Independent contractors - a rapidly growing piece of the workforce - can often achieve the best quality of life. They can choose from where they work, whom they work for and for how long.”

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“It makes common sense to be managed by results and it's freeing to know you are in control of your own destiny. I'm so passionate about this because I have seen how merit-based judgment has helped create individual successes and yield a better system for everyone.”

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