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A proven framework to achieving hypergrowth with insights from tech CEO Frank Slootman's Amp It Up.
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Todayās topic is about growth. Whether you want to build a new skill, grow in your career, or grow your business, itās easy to lose momentum or feel stuck. Weāve all been there.
In Amp It Up, Silicon Valley legend Frank Slootman shares his proven framework for separating yourself from the pack by achieving hypergrowth.
SMARTEST TAKEAWAY
Core Principles of Amping it Up
ā”ļø Raise Expectations: Set ambitious goals and consistently push yourself to exceed them. By raising the bar, you create an environment where mediocrity is unacceptable and excellence becomes the norm.
ā”ļø Increase Urgency: Since time is the most valuable commodity, itās important to create a sense of urgency to encourage quick decision-making and rapid execution.
ā”ļø Elevate Intensity: Hypergrowth requires relentless focus, hard work, and continuous improvement. Lead by example, and foster the right culture across your teams.
INSIGHTFUL EXAMPLE
Reducing Bureaucracy
In the book, Slootman shares how he cut through bureaucracy at Snowflake by slashing unnecessary meetings and empowering swift decision-making.
He insisted that if a meeting didnāt push a project forward, it didnāt happen. To take it a step further, he also eliminated layers of approvals and empowered the leaders to make decisions in the moment.
This streamlined approach, which led with empowerment, fueled Snowflake's rapid growth by making the organization more agile and decisive.
A QUOTE TO REMEMBER
The Importance of Intensity
"Intensity is the force multiplier of business execution. It's not about working longer hours; it's about bringing more energy, focus, and purpose to the hours you do work."
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The Impact of Amping it Up
Slootman's philosophy has had a significant impact across various industries:
Data Analytics: Most recently as the CEO of Snowflake from 2019-2024, Slootman's leadership approach helped the company achieve the largest software IPO in history.
IT Service Management: Previously at ServiceNow, Slootman's "Amp It Up" principles drove the company's market cap from $6.5 billion to $41 billion in just four years.
Data Storage: During his tenure at Data Domain, Slootman's strategies led to a 100x increase in the company's value over just a few years before its acquisition by EMC in 2009.
LEVEL UP CHALLENGE
Itās Time to āAmp It Upā
How can you apply Slootman's principles to amplify your performance this week?
What's one project or initiative where you can significantly raise your expectations?
Publication date: January 19, 2022
Print length: 208 pages
4.5 on Amazon (1,168 ratings)
4.1 on Goodreads (2,764 ratings)
Listening length: 5 hours and 35 minutes
Narrator: Daniel Henning
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