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. Great leaders strive to treat each person in their organization as a valued individual, rather than as a “human resource.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2017

Most business leaders today realize that smart management of scarce resources is the key to competitive success. Yet the truth is that a more scarce resource is really the time, talent, and energy of your team. It also means setting up a personalized coaching and mentoring system, and accelerated rotations for top talent.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2010

The wisest mentor I ever had was Ameet Shah , my partner on several projects. He coached me that I had to start with the answers. I’m never right the first time so I spend time adjusting my frameworks. He taught me much that I know about critical thinking. How can I START with the answers? How can that be effective?

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