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10 Ways To Make Your Own Luck Driving Startup Success

Startup Professionals Musings

In my view, too many businesses fail, simply because founders give up too early. Starting many initiatives, and hoping that one will stick, is not a formula for success. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 6/2/2022. Having an unlimited number of ideas is not a substitute.

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5 Keys To Breaking Through Success Barriers At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

After many years working in business and investing in startups, I’m convinced that the primary reason for new business and career failures is NOT a lack of skill or money, but people giving up too quickly on their dreams and goals. He went on to start many successful companies, including General Electric.

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7 Keys To Keeping Your Business Agile And Competitive

Startup Professionals Musings

If you find yourself being surprised by new competitor offerings and customer demands, then perhaps you are not paying attention. Start small and move quickly to test new approaches that can be scaled up later, with an understanding that some will fail. Demand and reward speedy analysis and execution.

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6 Mismatches In The Workplace Lead to People Burnout

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the dysfunctions I often see in my coaching and mentoring work with small businesses is team member burnout. Burnout occurs for many when your job demands are too many, the hours are too long, and the resources to handle them are too few. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/2/2022.

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6 Mindsets That Separate the Most Effective Leaders

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m sure you will agree that not all business leaders are created equal, starting from the CEO on down. Leaders with this “be bold” mindset are willing and able to take radically unique direction-setting actions in the face of today’s pace of change and customer demands. Every business leader needs good “ managing up ” skills.

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7 Leadership Opportunities Founders Must Never Ignore

Startup Professionals Musings

In other words, how do you recognize the challenges that really need your leadership , versus the less critical demands that seem to always bubble to the top? You can’t find the time for coaching and mentoring. Maybe now is the time to bring in outside coaching and motivational speakers, as well as more training.

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7 Ways To Find And Nurture Future Leaders In Business

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s no secret today that customers are more demanding than ever. Mentoring and coaching are also important. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 6/10/2022. You need leaders who focus on delivering value to the market and dealing with competitors, addressing customer and competitive needs now and in the long-term.

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