Well, well-run companies always have a focus on growth and the two lines, which includes profit. The key thing during, I think, tough times, is to make sure that you've covered the basis for when something, you know, essentially things taking longer, bad luck, adversity, other kinds of circumstances may occur. Make sure that you can monitor to win, it's potentially, you know, something is going to go wrong, monitor early enough, and then take appropriate action to essentially counteract that or shift your strategy or plan, even if in fact something is not working out as well as it is.
Reid HoffmanThe key thing for all businesses, and especially of course technology businesses or businesses that employ technology as a key kind of strategic advantage, is you always have to be investing in the future.
Reid HoffmanHaving a great idea for a product is important, but having a great idea for product distribution is even more important.
Reid HoffmanIt is impossible to dissociate an individual from the environment of which he is a part. No story of achievement should ever be removed from its broader social context.
Reid Hoffman