Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2023

As a business consultant and mentor to many young entrepreneurs, I often get questions about leadership challenges , and what you can do to solidify your leadership position and impact. Serve others by providing resources and by helping them grow their skills. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/12/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In addition, I recommend speed mentoring for those of you that love to help others resolve their challenges, rather than jumping in to do the job for them, jeopardizing your own ability to meet personal commitments, or raise your stress level to unhealthy highs. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/10/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2023

Over my many years of mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals, I often hear a desire to start a new business, with a big hesitation while waiting for that perfect idea and perfect alignment of the stars. Know yourself and find help to fill in the gaps. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/16/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

If your mission is to change the world or help the disadvantaged, another dating site or online gambling may not be for you, no matter how financially lucrative. For example , when Yvon Chouinard founded Patagonia , a successful outdoor products company, his real goal was building safe products to help the environment.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2023

Your contribution can help a number of other personas overcome doubts and concern, and validate visions with real data. Coach: force for stability and mentoring. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/26/2023 Pragmatist: open to change but recognizes realities. Innovation and change can be a good thing for everyone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2023

By demonstrating positivity and mentoring, you can make collaboration and connecting with others a productive and enjoyable experience, rather than a burden. Seek non-financial outside help on new challenges. In a crisis, it is a positive strength to reach out for help rather than struggle alone. Face the worst and don’t panic.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Many people believe that new ideas are the critical element of innovation, but in my experience as a mentor and investor, long-term business success is more about implementation than ideas. Purpose defines the feeling that everyone wants to have from helping others and doing good for the world. Mission is the road map to get there.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2023

There are many components of an ownership thinking strategy, but here are some of the key ones from my own perspective, as a mentor and advisor to aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners: Willing to take smart risks which lead to long-term growth. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 3/8/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2023

Inside the organization, it also pays to offer some of your time for coaching and mentoring to less experienced team members, as an entrée to a supportive relationship. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/16/2023 Loners need not apply. Hone your project management skills above all others.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2023

I recommend that you ask for help from a mentor to point out areas for improvement. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/19/2023 Body language is an important consideration for leaders and role models. People always watch carefully how you look and act, versus the words you use to convey a message.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Based on my own experience as a mentor and angel investor, I find that as many as ninety percent of startups fail in the first five years, despite their best efforts. It helps to advertise your new presence with a grand opening, viral video, and traditional advertising to highlight entry into the arena.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As an experienced business professional and mentor, I find that most successful peers will admit that they love what they do. If the plan requires many steps and many details, it helps to write down the plan to make sure it is clear and complete before starting. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/7/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2023

She is a long-time executive coach who has helped thousands of clients overcome fears about communication. With this guidance, I suggest you now review your own position internally, as well as through the feedback of a trusted mentor. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/15/2023

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I had realized that I didn’t have it within me to be as good of a player as many of them did but I had the skills to help as mentor, coach, friend, sparing partner and patient capital provider. I was in it for the love of working with entrepreneurs on business problems and marveling at technology they had built.

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