Development Mentor Metrics Satisfaction 
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
In my own business career, many years as a business advisor, and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I have validated the following strategies to practice and guide you. Each of these will help you in achieving success and satisfaction while tackling your toughest business issues: Stop attacking symptoms – dig first for the root cause.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 28, 2021
Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. I once met with an entrepreneur who had developed a new algae strain to cure world hunger and make him rich.
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Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 25, 2018
Most startups are created by one or two entrepreneurial founders, with a vision and focus on developing an innovative solution, rather than on developing people. It’s easy to see how cultures go astray, for example, when you pay only for sales volume, but expect a high focus on customer satisfaction. Place shapes culture.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Creating an innovative new business is guaranteed to test your skills, patience and determination, and you need to derive satisfaction from the journey, as well as the destination. Contrary to a popular myth, problem-solving is a talent that can be developed. Don’t hesitate to call in an experienced advisor or mentor to help.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 2, 2015
Innovative products and services always take longer to develop than anticipated, and quality problems pop up where least expected. Bring in expert advisors and mentors to set initial goals, and build recovery plans. Make sure all new development is buffered, rather than stretch-oriented. The solution fails to come together.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 30, 2016
As a startup investor and mentor, I look beyond the façade to find these eight keys traits in the mindset of every entrepreneur. Sets realistic goals with milestones and metrics to gauge progress. Successful entrepreneurs possess many of the desired attributes, developed to phenomenal levels -- far beyond those of the average person.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 16, 2017
In the same way, you may think that people assessment is all about skills and experience, but as a mentor to business owners, I have learned to look more for the right attitude, persistence, and determination, as success factors. Develop an attitude of gratitude and humility. Only givers build self-esteem.
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