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8 Keys To Maximizing Your Confidence and Self-Esteem

Startup Professionals Musings

As a mentor, I’m regularly frustrated by people who try to cover their lack of confidence with ego and arrogance , rather than working on the base issue. Show that others are an inspiration, not competition. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/01/2021. Never degrade others, including competitors.

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6 Keys To Finding The Right People For A Winning Team

Startup Professionals Musings

In these days of rapid change, the pandemic, and worldwide competition, you need to make sure your entire team is customer-focused, innovative, and always looking around the corner for the next big thing. Find folks who are customer-centric and sensitive to competition. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/26/2021.

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7 Ways To Raise Your Visibility As A Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

The most effective leaders marshal existing resources and incent people to create innovative yet competitive solutions. True leaders don’t let their ego or competitive nature create a façade. That means accepting coaching and seeking mentoring, as well as giving it. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/17/2021.

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7 Reasons A Good Team Merits Priority Over Procedure

Startup Professionals Musings

As a long-time business advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, I consistently find that the most thriving businesses are people-centric, and those team members create the best processes, rather than the other way around. People-centric leaders realize that the right motivated and accountable people are their real competitive advantage.

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7 Steps To Greater Satisfaction As A New Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

In my role as mentor to many of you aspiring entrepreneurs, I often find you convinced that all you need to start is a unique innovation or idea , and now you are ready to jump in with both feet and enjoy the ride. Enlist a mentor and advisor who is not a ‘yes’ person. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/29/2021.

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8 Mindset Principles That Lead To Success In Business

Startup Professionals Musings

As a long-time business advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, I’ve always been impressed with the few who seem to always come out ahead, no matter what the challenge. Your strengths are your real competitive advantages, so focus on them. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/02/2021.

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7 Personal Decisions That Delineate Your Best Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus, in my role as mentor to young entrepreneurs, I always recommend that you first take a hard look at your own values and priorities, before jumping into any new startup, as the founder, or even as a side hustle. Only you can turn these questions and related decisions into your competitive edge, as well as satisfying results.

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