Category: Reviews

In the Marine Corps, we had a saying: “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.” Rushed, frantic action gets people hurt. You learn to move with deliberate, focused intensity. When I entered the startup world, I was shocked to see leaders celebrating chaos as a sign of progress. Cal Newport’s new book, Slow Productivity, finally…

Why is it that successful practitioners are so rarely great teachers as well? The myriad of business books today seem to either fall into the camp of unqualified writers providing advice they haven’t lived, or successful leaders penning memoirs without much in the way of practical, actionable advice. “Hypergrowth” is an exemplary book of succinct,…

Paddy has demonstrated his leadership and expertise on countless occasions while serving on DonorSee’s Board of Advisors. While thoroughly understanding our organizational realities, he provided precise advice that took us from pre to post-PMF. We are now experiencing substantial growth as Paddy continues to support us by encouraging focus, suggesting practical strategies and tools, and…