Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Thomas Edison is a classic example. Don’t be hesitant to use coaches, mentors, and other resources to test and improve your image by others, and your perceptions of business realities and biases. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/10/2022. Build and maintain your emotional intelligence.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Leadership elements include clear communication to all, providing support and coaching where required, and driving activities based on the big picture. For example, in business, owners and leaders create the vision and direction, while management is charged with gaining traction to achieve success. No one has independent control.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

For example, Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS shoes, set a higher purpose of donating a pair of shoes to the needy for every pair sold, driving a spiritual cause for employees and customers. Let your team members feel that they are constantly learning new things, and allow them to share their talents through coaching and mentoring assignments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2022

For example, Yvon Chouinard, when he was growing Patagonia , recognized a serious interest in helping the environment, and capitalized on it by dedicating a percent of sales to environmental protection. Spend time coaching and mentoring team members. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 3/9/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2022

Whole Foods , for example, has built their business with a commitment to natural and organic foods, and have a culture of loyal employees and customers, resulting in 500 stores worldwide. Your role is to provide this enablement, through listening to their needs, and providing personal coaching and mentoring as required.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2022

As an example, Elon Musk , while best known for his success with Tesla electric vehicles, continues to make forays into other transportation alternatives, with SpaceX, Hyperloop, and others. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 3/16/2022. Tap the wisdom of elders and the Board to help the business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2022

After many extended coaching sessions with entrepreneurs and small business owners, I’ve found myself wondering if my value-add was anything more than you could get by self-coaching. For example, you may find out that being your own boss is a driving force in your life. It helps to partner with and coach others.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For example, Jeff Bezos of Amazon always finds time for his " divinely discontented " customers, as an opportunity, rather than an irritant. 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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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

For example, Howard Schultz at Starbucks was quick to accept accountability for a racial bias incident a few years ago in one of his stores in Philadelphia, and he shut down all his stores for an anti-bias training session, rather than try to blame a single store employee or overall cultural conditions.

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