Whether you are a startup or a trillion dollar company, it is absolutely not OK to ship products you’re not proud of. This short-sighted mentality is not only destructive to employee morale, it also fuels a quick race to bankruptcy. Excellence in craftsmanship matters. So does taking professional pride in your work. And last, and most important, unless you haven’t noticed, as a general rule, customers really hate to spend money on garbage products. Build a culture of excellence, not one where being mediocre is your aspiration. And stop telling your employees that the latter is ok. It’s not. Ever. #culture #employeemorale #leadership #dobetter …see more