Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 13, 2021
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.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
As a long-time mentor to new entrepreneurs and business owners, I have noticed that many no longer associate more fulfillment and satisfaction with more money, power, and success. Mentor others to share what you have learned. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/20/2021.
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Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
It seems they are both looking for more personal satisfaction and sense of purpose for their efforts. Even the simplest of new technologies, such as Zoom for remote meetings, can be a detriment to work satisfaction if workers are not trained on how to use it effectively, causing video and sound problems, as well as background distractions.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Seek input from the team, as well as mentors. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from peers, your advisory board, and outside experts and mentors. Some well-known business leaders, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg , always kept an active mentor relationship with a peer or two, to discuss business challenges and strategy.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 18, 2021
But privately, as a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I see mindsets and attributes that may be equally critical to success, but are not readily admitted, for fear of being too wacky. At some stage of your education, you realize that you can learn faster, and get more satisfaction, in the real world than in a academic environment.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 16, 2021
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. Even the most proven and recognized business leaders today, including Bill Gates and Warren Buffett , give credit to their relationships and mentoring.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 23, 2021
Unfortunately, these goals are often mutually exclusive, and focusing on the wrong ones won’t bring you that business success and satisfaction you crave. For example, Richard Branson relishes the satisfaction of initiating innovative startups, and rewarding strong team members with the opportunity to run a joint spinoff.
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