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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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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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Change Your Management Style To Meet Today’s Culture

Startup Professionals Musings

The result is lost productivity and a poorly engaged work force. Your people will expect more coaches than bosses. They demand to be valued as individuals, and coached to understand and build their strengths, rather than treated as soldiers and directed to march into battle. I also found it’s never too late to start.

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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. She outlines the potential benefits of “workships” (work relationships) evolving into friendships and romances as follows: Improve communication and productivity. by Jan Yager, who has a Ph.D.

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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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10 Tips To New Venture Leaders To Never Stop Learning

Startup Professionals Musings

Real business leadership requires continuous improvement, just like your products and processes. 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. Work on being a facilitator rather than a driver.

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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. She outlines the potential benefits of “workships” (work relationships) evolving into friendships and romances as follows: Improve communication and productivity. by Jan Yager, who has a Ph.D.

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