Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2021

Here is a summary of some key insights I have gathered over the years from talking to and reading about serious entrepreneurs, including some of the “movers and shakers” today who have built multi-billion dollar enterprises, and really changed our world: The magic is in only pursuing smart risks. There will be time for friends later.

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Entrepreneur Satisfaction Demand Customer 171

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2012

I recommend one or more early discussions of mutual objectives, with a written summary of goals and expectations from the mentee to the mentor, with timeframes and milestones. The most common challenges involve time and accessibility demands on either side, or the level of help expected. That’s the ultimate satisfaction.

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Mentor Satisfaction Entrepreneur Startup 105

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2023

Leading change is even harder, trying to balance the demands of the customers against the needs and expectations of employees. Here is my summary of her insights, with my thoughts added: Strive to make things better by serving others. But you have to change to survive and thrive.

Satisfaction 130

Satisfaction IBM IBM Summary 130

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

You will learn to recognize that some friends and colleagues are always downers, and get their satisfaction from snuffing out your aspirations through negative thinking. A first step is empowering yourself to achieve success and feel satisfaction from doing your job. Don’t let anyone kill your dreams and passion.

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Startup Satisfaction Summary Coach 122

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2022

I recommend one or more early discussions of mutual objectives, with a written summary of goals and expectations from the mentee to the mentor, with timeframes and milestones. The most common challenges involve time and accessibility demands on either side, or the level of help expected. That’s the ultimate satisfaction.

Mentor 101

Mentor Develop Development Startup 101

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2019

I recommend one or more early discussions of mutual objectives, with a written summary of goals and expectations from the mentee to the mentor, with timeframes and milestones. The most common challenges involve time and accessibility demands on either side, or the level of help expected. That’s the ultimate satisfaction.

Mentor 85

Mentor Startup Summary Satisfaction 85

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2015

I recommend one or more early discussions of mutual objectives, with a written summary of goals and expectations from the mentee to the mentor, with timeframes and milestones. The most common challenges involve time and accessibility demands on either side, or the level of help expected. That’s the ultimate satisfaction.

Mentor 105

Mentor Startup Summary Satisfaction 105