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How I Gamified My Own Brain to Lose Weight & Improve Fitness

Both Sides of the Table

Peloton lifted my mental spirits in 2019/2020 through what were two emotionally draining years in the world (fires, protests, politics, he who shall not be named, etc). It’s amazing what mental coaching can do for a workout. “A And sometimes I need the focus on my form of “Coach Matt.” Ally Love and riding became my happy place.

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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

And then in the late 90’s money crept in, swept in to town by public markets, instant wealth and an absurd sky-rocketing of valuations based on no reasonable metrics. In a world when LPs benchmark VC performance on a 3-year time horizon from deploying one’s fund (is your 2019 fund in the top quartile!!??) billion fund.

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AKUA lands $3.2M to turn kelp into burgers

TechCrunch LA

In 2019, the company came out with its first product, Kelp Jerky, which comes in four flavors, and was a product Boyd Myers thought would be a good trial run to help people see ocean-farmed kelp in a new way. Boyd Myers explained that there are sales and repeat customers, but it was too early to discuss growth metrics.

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5 Keys To Business Culture That Are Counter-Intuitive

Startup Professionals Musings

These authors present 20+ years of research, including case studies and metrics, showing how culture really makes or breaks your business. HR leaders are your culture coaches, and responsible for aligning managers and employees with the desired culture. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/14/2019.

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10 Signals That You Can Be A Trusted Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

Define metrics to measure what you want to achieve. Show humility while acting as a mentor and coach. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/25/2019. Mistrustful leaders and organizations are preoccupied with keeping people from doing their worst. Granting trust is a strong signal that motivates returning the favor.

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How To Tune Business Strategy For Long-Term Success

Startup Professionals Musings

For a successful launch and scalable growth, they need to establish many checkpoints, with metrics to assess their progress and alignment with the vision. That requires trust and respect from all, as well as constant coaching and development to keep them committed to following you. Don’t let that communication fade post-launch.

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10 Tips To New Venture Leaders To Never Stop Learning

Startup Professionals Musings

That means a priority on coaching and mentoring, as well as training and tools, before focusing on results metrics. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 05/09/2019. The best leader personality for larger organizations is one of providing help and resources, rather than extracting performance.

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