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Mastodon CEO: A clear vision is a failed vision

The CEO of Mastodon stated that a vision cannot be explained, as doing so would turn it into a plan, which he believes indicates a lack of true vision. He recounted an instance where his board asked for clarification on his vision, and his response led to three board members resigning. The CEO concluded that a vision that is easily understood has already fallen short of its potential. AI

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Mastodon CEO: A clear vision is a failed vision

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · KenCEO ·

    My board asked me to explain my vision. I said: I can't. If you can explain a vision, it's a plan. Plans are for people who don't have vision. They asked me to

    My board asked me to explain my vision. I said: I can't. If you can explain a vision, it's a plan. Plans are for people who don't have vision. They asked me to clarify. I said that was also a vision. Three of them resigned. The lesson: a vision that makes sense has already failed…