Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In my experience as a mentor and advisor, I find that many of you expect these relationships will just happen , without any overt effort on your part. It never pays to approach new relationships with your favorite complaint, or your view of all the things wrong the world or your organization. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2022

That means making sure you are utilizing coaching and mentoring, as well as training to keep up with changes in technology and the marketplace. I still find many organizations that think of internal change in terms of months and years, or even worse, suffer from “analysis paralysis,” or studying a problem forever.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2022

I believe these same mindsets are equally applicable to the entrepreneurs I mentor, and all of you small business leaders, so I offer you my summary of the authors’ conclusions, paraphrased here, with my own insights: Be bold in vision, strategy, and resource allocation. Get organization alignment through culture and talent.

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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

JANUARY 20, 2020

According to a recent article on Thrinacia , there are now aver 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence, currently estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to 2022. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

One of the attributes that I often recommend to the business professionals and entrepreneurs I mentor is to always be totally accountable for your actions and ideas. Lack of accountability can permeate an entire organization. Also, it helps to work collaboratively with your team and other teams in the organization.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As a mentor to young aspiring entrepreneurs , I often get asked for tips on a strategy to get started. Don’t be shy about networking for advisors with business experience for coaching and mentoring. Sources should include local startup incubators, blog owners, and government support organizations, such as SCORE.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Studies show that a positive team culture in an organization can result in 26 percent fewer mistakes, 22 percent higher productivity, 41 percent lower absenteeism, and 30 percent stronger customer satisfaction. You can’t find the time for coaching and mentoring. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/26/2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2022

Mentoring and coaching are also important. You may be the single leader that initiated your business or organization, but you will find that many more leaders are required to keep it healthy and growing. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 6/10/2022. Foster a culture that rewards risk taking and innovation.

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