[Outliers] Mary Kay Ash: The Greatest Saleswoman In History
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While this isn't directly about tech, Mary Kay's principles around motivation, recognition, and building systems that scale human performance are highly relevant to Brian's work managing teams and building side projects. The focus on practical leadership principles over abstract theory aligns perfectly with his "here's what I learned building X" writing style.
Relevant Domains
Engineering craft/architecture/productivity - Team leadership and motivation principles Side projects/automation/earning from skills - Building systems that motivate and scale people Personal finance/risk/long-term planning - Entrepreneurship lessons and business building
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"The Engineering Manager's Guide to Recognition (Lessons from Mary Kay)"
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"Why Your Side Project Needs a Pink Cadillac Strategy"
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"The Follow-Through Problem in Engineering Teams"
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"Building Meritocracy in Tech: What Mary Kay Got Right"
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Key Quotes
The Speed of the Leader Is the Speed of the Gang
People Will Support That Which They Help to Create
Recognition is the most powerful of all motivating techniques
Nothing happens until somebody sells something
Be a Follow-Through Person
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#leadership
#team-management
#motivation
#business-building
#engineering-career
#side-projects
#recognition