Michael Strong-3: Healthy Conflict & Moments of Startup Divorce. Episode #123

Michael Strong is an expert on creating positive change (see his book "Be the Solution"), and is a seasoned startup executive, yet he still encountered mighty challenges in creating the big idea that is FLOW. He shares his top 3 lessons learned creating this social entrepreneurship organization -- having focus, product definition and 'good' conflict. Michael candidly shares some of the divorce moments he had w/ his partner, founder of Whole Foods in John Mackey, in deciding the direction of the company, and why it was valuable.

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