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5 Unfair Advantages To Help You Succeed In Business

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the things I’ve learned over my years as a business mentor and investor is that life isn’t fair when it comes to succeeding in business. I see a good discussion of the relevant strengths and issues in a new book, “ The Unfair Advantage ,” by Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba. Intelligence and insight: book and street smarts.

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5 Strategies To Thrive Despite Information Overload

Startup Professionals Musings

I was happy to see some practical guidance on this issue in a new book, “ Thriving on Overload ,” by Ross Dawson. Before you start collecting new data, spend some time defining the frameworks and connections you need. I suggest visual frameworks you can create today. Framing: look for patterns and context to simplify.

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5 Key Attributes Of A High-Performing Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

I was impressed by a recent book, “ The Leadership Star ,” by Brian Hartzer, an experienced business executive, offering a concise leadership framework that I believe embodies the key attributes that I recommend. Thus, ever after years as an executive in IBM and other companies, I’m still looking for the magic.

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5 Keys To The Startup Mindset Required For Breakthrus

Startup Professionals Musings

But we all know that these are not solutions by themselves, but require integration into an innovative framework to solve real customer problems. Mentors and advocates will keep you focused and positive, and will develop your ability to speak to investors and customers with authenticity, credibility and confidence.

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8 Ways to Unleash A Team’s Maximum Productive Power

Startup Professionals Musings

Thankfully, I just saw some great insights on this subject, in a new book, “ Time, Talent, Energy: Overcome Organizational Drag and Unleash Your Team’s Productive Power ,” by Michael Mankins and Eric Garton, partners at Bain & Company and frequent Harvard Business Review contributors. Develop leaders who deliver results and inspire.

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Are You ‘Hands On’ Enough To Succeed In A Startup?

Startup Professionals Musings

In his book, “ Out-Executing the Competition ,” seasoned executive Irv Rothman provides tips to corporate executives on how to dig in and “get their fingernails dirty.” If a team member has a plan that is too ambitious and likely to set them up for failure, he or she needs your direct mentoring to dial it back.

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Entrepreneurs Better Enjoy Getting Their Hands Dirty

Startup Professionals Musings

In his new book, “ Out-Executing the Competition ,” seasoned executive Irv Rothman provides tips to corporate executives on how to dig in and “get their fingernails dirty.” If a team member has a plan that is too ambitious and likely to set them up for failure, he or she needs your direct mentoring to dial it back.