FEATURED STORIES
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The TED Talk
John shares his take on what makes the difference between success and failure. Telling stories of ambitious leaders and teams, John's keen observations and insights bring light to an oft overlooked aspect of dreaming big.
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Q&A with Anne Wojcicki
The founder and CEO of 23andMe shares the ups, downs, and in betweens of goal setting.
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The Origin Story
A closer look at the man Time Magazine called "the greatest manager of his or any era."
FACTS & FIGURES
—DELOITTE REVIEW, 2015NO SINGLE FACTOR HAS MORE IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT THAN “CLEARLY DEFINED GOALS THAT ARE WRITTEN DOWN AND SHARED FREELY.”
92%
of surveyed working adults said they’d be more motivated to reach their goals if colleagues could see their progress.-Wakefield Research, 2016
90%
of experiments in the field confirm that productivity is enhanced by well-defined, challenging goals.-The Economist, 2015
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
—Larry Page
I wish I had this book nineteen years ago, when we founded Google.
Alphabet CEO and Google Cofounder
—Bill Gates
I’d recommend John’s book for anyone interested in becoming a better manager.
Founder of Microsoft
—Anne Wojcicki
I’m a big believer in John Doerr’s simple yet effective OKR system—I’ve seen it work firsthand! I encourage every business leader to read Measure What Matters in order to learn some real and practical secrets for success.
Founder and CEO of 23andMe