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10 Elements of a Coaching Culture and Why You Need It

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur and business person I know wishes he had more time for coaching all the members of his team. I often hear the excuse that coaching takes more time than simply diving in and doing the job for the other person, but is that really true? Exceptional communication is a prerequisite to coaching.

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Change Your Management Style To Meet Today’s Culture

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, it may seem quicker and more effective to hand your service desk employees the store policy manual, and tell them to follow the rules, rather than spend time coaching them on how to really listen to customer feedback, and use their strengths to build customer loyalty. Your people will expect more coaches than bosses.

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How To Tune Business Strategy For Long-Term Success

Startup Professionals Musings

A recent high-profile one, Theranos , the blood-testing company, had no trouble getting customers, but promised more than their technology could deliver, Another, Shyp , an early on-demand delivery platform, blamed their demise on premature scaling. Demand continuous innovation to keep up with change.

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The Pros And Cons Of A Secret Business Relationship

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet the 2019 Office Romance Survey by Vault, Inc. in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. All relationships bring increased demands for your time, and bring expectations and pressures during any changes in your life, or at work. by Jan Yager, who has a Ph.D.

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10 Tips To New Venture Leaders To Never Stop Learning

Startup Professionals Musings

Many new venture owners have trouble disengaging from the escalating demands of their business to celebrate the small successes of the people and customers who depend on them. That means a priority on coaching and mentoring, as well as training and tools, before focusing on results metrics.

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7 Secrets to Leading Others and Enjoying Your Legacy

Startup Professionals Musings

In this context, I was impressed with the new book, “ The Intelligent Leader ,” by John Mattone, widely regarded as the world’s number one executive coach and authority. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/16/2019. Yet I haven’t found many that offer practical recommendations and examples.

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Office Relationships Are Key, But Affairs Are Trouble

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet the 2019 Office Romance Survey by Vault, Inc. in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. All relationships bring increased demands for your time, and bring expectations and pressures during any changes in your life, or at work. by Jan Yager, who has a Ph.D.

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