Post by Dr. Saber Miresmailli
Listen up, because I'm about to drop some knowledge on you. When it comes to building a startup team, you need to have a mix of fire starters and logs.
Let me explain. Fire starters are those employees who come in hot and fast, blazing a trail with their ideas and energy. They're great for short-burst projects, like developing a new feature or launching a marketing campaign. They're the ones who get everyone excited and motivated to tackle a new challenge.
But let me tell you something else. Those fire starters can burn out just as quickly as they ignite. They're not necessarily the ones you want to rely on to get the job done in the long term. That's where the logs come in.
Logs are the steady, reliable employees who keep the fires burning over the long haul. They might not have the same level of energy and excitement as the fire starters, but they're the ones who can see a project through to the finish line. They're the ones who can take an idea and turn it into a reality.
Now, some might argue that you only need one type of employee or the other. That's a load of BS. You need both. You need the fire starters to get everyone jazzed up and motivated, and you need the logs to keep that fire burning and turn ideas into action.
Don't make the mistake of only hiring one type of employee. If you do, you'll end up with a team that's either burnt out or stagnant. Instead, find the right mix of fire starters and logs to keep your startup moving forward. Trust me, I know a thing or two about building a successful enterprise.