Keeping people fired up starts with having a really clear vision for what the company is aiming to do.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Somehow, the company must stay true to the founding vision while avoiding the pitfalls of rapid growth - and perhaps survive the hiring of a previously successful executive who doesn't work out.
Even in an organization that's doing something big and bold, there's the mundane, day-to-day execution work of keeping it going. But people need to stay connected to the boldness, to the vision, and stay plugged in to the main vein of the dream.
I learned that focus is key. Not just in your running a company, but in your personal life as well.
In my experience, people are usually fired for reasons having to do with budgetary constraints, incompetence or not fulfilling the terms of a contract.
Make it clear up front what the aim of the company is. Stay true to your authentic vision.
A company gets better at the things it practices.
A big part of directing is being strong in certain circumstances and taking the gamble and hope you don't get fired.
Set a clear, easy-to-understand vision for your company, and make it be a mission people believe in.
So companies have to be very schizophrenic. On one hand, they have to maintain continuity of strategy. But they also have to be good at continuously improving.
Management don't really have any problem at all with firing people. It's a powerful idea that, If I'm not happy, I'll quit. I'll try something else!