Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago

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What's the hardest part of being a great CEO? Ben Horowitz says it comes down to getting to the truth, even when it’s scary. In this clip, he breaks down the one trait that separates good leaders from great ones—and why most founders struggle with it.

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