{
  "id": 8643024,
  "title": "I’m the CEO of a self-improvement app, and I hired someone on my board to argue with me",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/im-the-ceo-of-a-self-improvement-app-and-i-hired-someone-on-my-board",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-20T08:11:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/ceo-hired-a-board-member-to-argue-with-me-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oleksandr Matsiuk, CEO of RiseGuide, a microlearning app, sought honest feedback to improve his performance as a leader. He hired outspoken employees and a board member who would challenge him in the hope of receiving constructive criticism. Matsiuk observed that measuring outputs rather than outcomes could provide more valuable insights, particularly for CEOs who sometimes struggle to receive honest feedback. He watched for opinionated, independent thinkers during hiring, often interviewing individuals who were not actively seeking employment. Matsiuk's board member pushed him to aim higher with aggressive targets, despite his initial discomfort. The experience highlighted the importance of setting ambitious goals and the potential for growth beyond initial expectations. Matsiuk advises other CEOs to create systems that challenge outputs, rather than solely focusing on measuring outcomes.",
  "summary": "RiseGuide's CEO said he purposefully hired outspoken employees and a board member to challenge his decisions and provide the feedback leaders lack.",
  "key_points": [
    "CEO Oleksandr Matsiuk hired a board member to argue with him for honest feedback.",
    "He focused on measuring outputs over outcomes for better insights.",
    "Board member pushed Matsiuk to set aggressive targets for growth."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}