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The Founder’s Guide to Writing Well
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The Founder’s Guide to Writing Well

David Girouard
First Round, 2020
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David Girouard, CEO of Upstart, explores the writing habits of one of the world’s most effective, inspirational leaders, the United Kingdom’s World War II prime minister Winston Churchill, and passes on evergreen tips gleaned from a tough composition class. His recommendations will help you – and the people on your team – improve your writing. Aim for writing that hits the bulls-eye as part of your entrepreneurial approach to getting things done.

Take-Aways

  • Effective writing is a “high-leverage tool” for leaders. The larger your organization, the more important your writing skills become.
  • Winston Churchill delivered powerful and inspiring speeches during WWII. He used simple language and relied on strong verbs.
  • Trim extraneous ideas from your writing so readers understand your main points.

About the Author

David Girouard, the past president of Google Apps, is the CEO of Upstart, an online lending platform.

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    M. A. 3 years ago
    Great!
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    T. K. 3 years ago
    This was very informative, I learned a lot from it.

    thanks for your efforts.

    Sincerely your,
    Talal
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    M. B. 4 years ago
    Great