Amp It Up by Frank Slootman Summary
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Frank Slootman's "Amp It Up" reveals how hypergrowth happens when leaders raise expectations, not resources. The Snowflake CEO who took three companies public shares his counterintuitive secret: Why intensifying standards - not just effort - transforms ordinary teams into unstoppable forces.
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When Excellence Became the Only Option
A $70 billion software IPO doesn't happen by accident. When Frank Slootman took the helm at Snowflake in 2019, the company was already growing impressively. Yet within 18 months, he orchestrated what became the largest software IPO in history. This wasn't beginner's luck-Slootman had already transformed Data Domain and ServiceNow into industry powerhouses, creating hundreds of billions in market value. Warren Buffett keeps his book on his desk. Tech titans like Marc Benioff and Satya Nadella study his methods. What makes this approach so powerful? It doesn't require expensive restructuring or mass firings. Instead, it focuses on raising standards, increasing pace, sharpening focus, and aligning people to create remarkable results with existing resources. Think of it as turning up the intensity dial on everything that already exists.
The Power of Purpose Beyond Profit
Competing to Win, Not Just to Participate
Execution Beats Strategy Every Time
Drivers Wanted: Building Teams That Move Mountains
Breaking Silos and Building Trust
The Call to Amp It Up
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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