Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2022

I was impressed by a recent book, “ The Leadership Star ,” by Brian Hartzer, an experienced business executive, offering a concise leadership framework that I believe embodies the key attributes that I recommend. Studies show that public peer recognition programs are often more effective than big bonuses or cash rewards.

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Frank Addante

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School. He interviewed me for a book called the Founder’s Dillema. A good friend, and college athletics coach, very wisely said to me “you can’t fill a big hole with a bunch of little things.” I’m super excited about it!

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2012

Michael Useem of Wharton, in his book, “ The Leader’s Checklist ,” outlines 15 mission-critical leadership principles, and also includes six avenues of learning for new entrepreneurs to activate their leadership skills: Study leadership moments. Solicit coaching and mentoring. Experience the leadership moments of others.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2011

Michael Useem of Wharton, in his new book, “ The Leader’s Checklist ,” outlines 15 mission-critical leadership principles, and also includes six avenues of learning for new entrepreneurs to activate their leadership skills: Study leadership moments. Solicit coaching and mentoring.

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Frank Addante

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School. He interviewed me for a book called the Founder’s Dillema. A good friend, and college athletics coach, very wisely said to me “you can’t fill a big hole with a bunch of little things.” I’m super excited about it!

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2016

I’ve also struggled trying to define the characteristics that set these bosses apart, so I was impressed with the new book, “ Superbosses ,” by Dartmouth professor and consultant Sydney Finkelstein. They mentor protégés on talent spotting, creativity, and motivation as well as strategy. Always searching for new talent sources.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 20, 2013

But Spurs coach, Gregg Popovich used his many years of experience to deliberate a plan that was well executed and surprised even the experts in the game, leading the underdog team to a Game 7 against the defending champions. Heat coach, Eric Spoelstra adapted to what the Spurs were doing because their initial game plan was not working.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2016

Some will argue that people leadership is a skill you have to be born with, but I’m convinced that it can be learned from experience, mentoring, and failures. Entrepreneurs who become business leaders study the successes of peers, and seek to emulate them. Leadership requires focus and effort, and doesn’t happen by title.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 2, 2011

Thiel and friends will also agree to mentor these young entrepreneurs. Actually, they’ll get even more attention because this selection will put them in an even more exclusive peer group and will introduce them to even more connected mentors. Here is their inaugural class. So is this a good idea? My 2 cents: 1. Not for others.

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