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5 Leadership Lessons from Satoshi Nakamoto

The OG Bitcoiner is a treasure of practical leadership skills.

Embracing Discomfort.
2 min readJan 22, 2024
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Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Irrelevant.

What matters are the leadership gems this enigma left behind. Forget Bitcoin know-how; it’s his principles that count.

Here are five Satoshi-style lessons for every aspiring leader:

Lead from the Shadows: True power doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it whispers from the back, nudging your team towards greatness. Don’t hog the limelight. Let your team grow, stumble, and stand up. Remember, you’re grooming leaders, not gathering followers.

Walk Your Talk: Leadership is a lifestyle, not a label. Live the traits you preach. Your team’s watching – be the living proof of your principles. Anything less? You’re just another billboard selling false promises.

Delegate with Integrity: Don’t delegate tasks that you wouldn’t do. It’s not just poor form; it’s poor strategy. Show your team you’re in the trenches with them. Delegate to empower, not to escape.

Unite for a Cause: Bring your team on a journey. Set a common goal that’s bigger than any individual – including you. Success is sweeter when it’s shared.

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