Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the dysfunctions I often see in my coaching and mentoring work with small businesses is team member burnout. This situation is only exacerbated by today’s remote work from home , where your work problems are unseen by others, and you have to manage the distractions of normal home activities, including children and pets.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Here is a summary of my recommendations for picking the right battles in a business environment, and how to fight challenges most effectively for satisfaction and growth: Set personal objectives and make your own decisions. Follow your own interests and business insights to increase satisfaction and long-term success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2023

Inside the organization, it also pays to offer some of your time for coaching and mentoring to less experienced team members, as an entrée to a supportive relationship. It’s amazing how quickly these activities lead to leadership or management opportunities. Stretch here also increases job satisfaction. Loners need not apply.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Great leaders learn to listen actively to conversations, so people don’t hold up progress just to be understood. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Managers need training in coaching, counseling, and discipline because they resist or have difficulty communicating with team members.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

According to the classic book, “ One Second Ahead ,” by noted authority on training the mind, Rasmus Hougaard, there are some basic rules that can really help you manage your focus and awareness in all work activities. The key to cultivating joy is to anticipate at least some activities you enjoy daily.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2023

Here is my list of eight key strategies and tactics, gleaned from my own observations and feedback, which I believe will define you as a trusted leader, and will result in loyal teams to amplify your business initiatives into long-term success and satisfaction: Share your values and expectations to everyone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2020

According to the classic book, “ One Second Ahead ,” by noted authority on training the mind, Rasmus Hougaard, there are some basic rules that can really help you manage your focus and awareness in all work activities. The key to cultivating joy is to anticipate at least some activities you enjoy daily.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2019

Most workers are still rushing to retirement, where they hope to escape to more stimulating activities with a real sense of accomplishment. Employee engagement is a measure of emotional commitment, leading to work focus, which translates to productivity, satisfaction and happiness. Coach for productivity, performance, and creativity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you're asking someone else and wish to build that connection, be actively present during the interaction. You must give them a strong sense of self-efficacy by championing autonomy, encouraging them to think big, and coaching them on areas to improve. You need both to create better outcomes and increase job satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2022

Over 16 percent of workers are still actively disengaged , and half have left at least one job because they hated their boss. Their experience as executive coaches and entrepreneurs gives real credibility to their assessment of some new leadership approaches that are required in business today. Benton and Kylie Wright-Ford.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2023

The best entrepreneurs relish the challenges, and get great satisfaction from overcoming and learning from adversity. As you gather your team, recognize that they will need your help and coaching as well. Practice active listening, and accept reality quickly. Turning dreams into reality is never easy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

With some coaching and mentoring from other leaders, I was able to do it myself, so I know you can do it too, by committing to the following strategies: Train yourself to always look for positives, not negatives. Define a clear break between work and private activities. Take satisfaction from wins to balance against setbacks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2022

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. Save 30 percent of your energy for outside activities. After having assessed your environment, start healthy networking activities, such as lunch, with important people in your professional network on a weekly basis. Mentally transition between work and home.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

First, you as the leader must be a role model for the actions you desire – including positive communication, active coaching, rewards for results, as well as providing required tools and training. The cost has been far more than offset by both customer loyalty and advocacy, as well as team spirit.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

For example, we all know people who really believe that everyone in the world is their supporter, when in fact many are actively working against them. But, like most other skills, you can learn from these priorities: Everyone benefits from active mentoring. Provide and seek coach and advocate relationships.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2022

However, very quickly after everyone has their assignment as is actively working, you need to let them do their jobs without questioning every step. The challenge for many bosses is to recognize when their team should be coaching them. Don’t hesitate to micro-manage initially in a crisis. Get advice before jumping to conclusions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this context, I was impressed with the insights provided in a new book, “ Stay Sane In An Insane World ,” by peak performance coach Greg Harden. Make your mantra one of job satisfaction and delivering customer value, rather than avoiding failure today. That requires a variety of activities and rest.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

That means full transparency and no excuses for issues and activities that are obviously in your domain. Doing so will increase both your personal life accountability, as well as your business satisfaction. The goal should always be coaching to solve problems, not blame assignment or negative feedback.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Great leaders learn to listen actively to conversations, so people don’t hold up progress just to be understood. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Managers need training in coaching, counseling, and discipline because they resist or have difficulty communicating with team members.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Allocate time for active participation in relevant outside industry conferences, and public panels or TED talks that look ahead. That means public recognition of individual achievements, providing feedback, and coaching and mentoring along the way. Online it may be time to take a formal position via blogs and interviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

For many, it’s hard to make the switch from that top-down order-giving culture, and it’s hard to find the time to recruit and coach the new team members you need to scale the business to success. Practice active listening and open team communication. Encourage your team to make decisions and take action.

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APRIL 21, 2014

Rather than attempting to master the new activity, I would moved on to another task, seeking a gentler learning curve. My frustration with new activities was heightened by my desire to be "the best." As shown below, most people do not realize their incompetence at the outset of a new activity. Consciousness Can Be A Bummer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

I found some great insights along these lines in the classic book “ Find Your Balance Point ,” by renowned executive business coach Brian Tracy, and work-life balance therapist Christina Stein. Every new idea is only the beginning of a long journey, and the actions you take along the way will determine your ultimate success and satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2021

Sir Richard Branson , who controls over 400 active companies, never appears to be even working. In addition, he has often stated that his first priority is serving his employees and his extended business family, through coaching, mentoring, and effective communication. Lift everyone by eliminating complexity and highlighting value.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2016

When team member solutions work well, everyone wins, while top-down decisions provide minimal satisfaction and learning for the team. Listen actively to team member input to foster mutual trust. Use questions to coach and develop team members. Leaders who are always talking rarely learn anything new.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

The best entrepreneurs relish the challenges, and get great satisfaction from overcoming and learning from adversity. As you gather your team, recognize that they will need your help and coaching as well. Practice active listening, and accept reality quickly. Turning dreams into reality is never easy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I found some great insights along these lines in the just released book “ Find Your Balance Point ,” by renowned executive business coach Brian Tracy, and work-life balance therapist Christina Stein. Everyone develops a sense of what activities build their energy, and which ones drain energy from them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2020

There is increasing evidence that employee happiness and job satisfaction, including yours, does not scale up with your success. Maintain a balance between work and other life activities. Make sure your objectives and rewards motivate employees through innovation, and desired training and coaching.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Real leaders improve the readiness, training, and preparation for these events, so that circumstances are not a source of pain, but are expected and can be accomplished with personal satisfaction. The personal preferences and ego of anyone in the company has little to do long-term business success and satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2019

I found some good guidance on this subject in a new book, “ The Leader You Want To Be ,” by Amy Jen Su, a managing partner in an executive coaching and leadership development firm. I get much more satisfaction, and can provide more realistic help, in steering you through specific pricing, organizational, or competitive challenges you face.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

I found some great insights along these lines in a recent book “ Find Your Balance Point ,” by renowned executive business coach Brian Tracy, and work-life balance therapist Christina Stein. Every new idea is only the beginning of a long journey, and the actions you take along the way will determine your ultimate success and satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Over 16 percent of workers are still actively disengaged , and half have left at least one job because they hated their boss. Their experience as executive coaches and entrepreneurs gives real credibility to their assessment of some new leadership approaches that are required in business today. Benton and Kylie Wright-Ford.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2019

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. Save 30 percent of your energy for outside activities. After having assessed your environment, start healthy networking activities, such as lunch, with important people in your professional network on a weekly basis. Mentally transition between work and home.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2018

As I outline key ones in my coaching practice, I find that many people have never tried them and even find them counter-intuitive: Stop multitasking and focus on the task at hand. Thinking in threes allows you to not be overwhelmed by a long list of activities, keep important activities on top of mind, and better manage your time.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2017

Be aware that communication is much more than just talking and documenting – it’s active listening, building relationships, and walking the walk as well as the talk. Hire, coach, and train everyone on the team to focus on communication. A focus on one without the other doesn’t bring personal satisfaction, or financial gain.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

According to a new book, “ One Second Ahead ,” by noted authority on training the mind, Rasmus Hougaard, there are some basic rules that can really help you manage your focus and awareness in all work activities. Practicing these will ensure greater productivity, less stress, more job satisfaction, and an improved overall sense of well-being.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2015

Great leaders learn to listen actively to conversations, so people don’t hold up progress just to be understood. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Managers need training in coaching, counseling, and discipline because they resist or have difficulty communicating with team members.

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