Published Nov 15, 2017

The Big Pivot, w/Slack's Stewart Butterfield

Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack, delves into the art of strategic pivots and leadership as he recounts transforming failures into successes by adapting gaming ventures into communication giants like Slack and Flickr. Through storytelling and adaptability, he highlights how to turn setbacks into opportunities and align teams through uncertain business transitions.

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The Big Pivot, w/Slack's Stewart Butterfield

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Pivoting to Success

From Glitch to Slack

Roots of Play

The Power of Storytelling

Pivots and Leadership

From Failure to Flickr

Building Slack's Foundation

Tough Decisions

Elegant Goodbyes

Building Community Culture

From Crisis to Creation

Second Chances

Decision-Making Dynamics

The Cost of Ambition

Episode Highlights

Leadership Challenges

Pivotal Moments

Storytelling Power

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The Big Pivot, w/Slack's Stewart Butterfield

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Leadership ChallengesStewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack, shares insights on navigating business pivots and managing teams through uncertainty. His experiences with Glitch and Game Neverending highlight the challenges and lessons learned in transforming setbacks into opportunities.

Leadership Challenges

Pivotal MomentsStewart Butterfield shares his journey of transforming failures into successes through strategic pivots. From the transition of Glitch to Slack and the creation of Flickr, he illustrates the power of adaptability and leadership in navigating business challenges.

Pivotal Moments

Storytelling Power

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