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How To Make The Most Of Your DNA As An Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

A few years ago, I first saw an interesting step in that direction via the classic book “ Entrepreneurial DNA ,” by Joe Abraham , with his assessment web site. His framework seems to be picking up some traction, and is already in use informally by several entrepreneurship platforms, universities, and even high school programs.

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5 Key Initiatives Define The Ultimate Startup Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

So I was happy to see Julia Tang Peters, in her classic book “ Pivot Points ,” tackle this issue. The world is full of high-achievers and high expectations, but without the proper framework for turning entrepreneurial determination into real leadership accomplishment, you risk going nowhere. Marty Zwilling.

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5 Keys To Spending Your Time On The Right Work Items

Startup Professionals Musings

For insight, I recommend the details provided in the classic book “ The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity, ” by Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill, and Leena Rinne. That means identifying the few most important roles you play in the startup right now, giving a framework for balance, motivation, and fulfillment.

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6 Keys To Defining And Exploiting Your Secret Sauce

Startup Professionals Musings

Both ends of this spectrum fail to bring long-term satisfaction or success. I remember a classic book, “ The Purpose Effect ,” by renowned author Dan Pontefract, that provides a good framework and background or doing just that.

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6 Tips For Combining Passion And Purpose To Stand Out

Startup Professionals Musings

Both ends of this spectrum fail to bring long-term satisfaction or success. I remember a classic book, “ The Purpose Effect ,” by renowned author Dan Pontefract, that provides a good framework and background or doing just that.

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How To Incent Your Team To Find More Innovative Ideas

Startup Professionals Musings

Chris Grivas and Gerard Puccio published a classic book, “ The Innovative Team ,” which seems to hit the issue directly, with stories to illustrate key points. Are you building a team yet which fits this mold? Marty Zwilling.

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5 Pivotal Decisions That Define A Great Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

So I was happy to see Julia Tang Peters, in her classic book “ Pivot Points ,” tackle this issue a while back. The world is full of high-achievers and high expectations, but without the proper framework for turning entrepreneurial determination into real leadership accomplishment, you risk going nowhere. Marty Zwilling.