Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2023

I’ve also struggled trying to define the characteristics that set these bosses apart, so I was impressed with the classic book, “ Superbosses ,” by Dartmouth professor and consultant Sydney Finkelstein. They mentor protégés on talent spotting, creativity, and motivation as well as strategy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I also encourage an entrepreneur exit focus early, and I really like the specific steps outlined in the classic book, “ Exit Signs ,” by Pamela Dennis, who has helped companies through this critical transition for decades. Running a mature company is totally different from running a startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2022

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to get satisfaction from this lifestyle. I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. The rewards, as reported by everyone who has been there, will still be well worth it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2023

I saw the key ones outlined well in the classic book, “ Creating High Performers ,” by William Dann, a leading coach to experienced CEOs. In my own role as advisor and mentor to many entrepreneurs and startups, I was struck by how relevant and critical these same initiatives are to even the earliest stage businesses.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

To give visibility to these companies to: Sources of funding (angels / VCs), business development partners, mentors who have themselves built successful companies, the press and potential employees to hire. Report Card. One senior mentor to Launchpad LA recently said, “I got more out of Launchpad LA than I even put in.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2022

Jan Yager, in her classic book “ Work Less, Do More ,” has outlined eight key steps to effective delegation which I endorse: Choose what tasks you are willing to delegate. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. So for those of you that love checklists, I saw some real value in the classic book by James M. I wish it was that easy. Mobile Computing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2018

One of the lessons I have learned over the years as a business executive, and now as a mentor to entrepreneurs, is that if you really want employees who enthusiastically take ownership of their work, you have to start treating them like owners, not renters. They show up every day, keep a low profile, and collect a paycheck.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2021

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I also encourage an entrepreneur exit focus early, and I really like the specific steps outlined in the classic book, “ Exit Signs ,” by Pamela Dennis, who has helped companies through this critical transition for decades. Running a mature company is totally different from running a startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2015

I’ve often wondered if anyone has quantified the implied assumption that leadership character is indeed a critical element of the success equation for startups, so I was pleased to see a new book “ Return On Character ,” by Fred Kiel, a renowned leadership consultant. Find and enjoy the company of one or more mentors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2021

Garcia, who ties motivation most strongly to leadership, in his classic book, “ Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows ,” based on this group of more than 600 prominent leaders from every sector of American society. Mentor your employees, encourage them, make partners out of them, and your organization is sure to benefit.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2020

I’ve also struggled trying to define the characteristics that set these bosses apart, so I was impressed with the classic book, “ Superbosses ,” by Dartmouth professor and consultant Sydney Finkelstein. They mentor protégés on talent spotting, creativity, and motivation as well as strategy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2019

I found many more helpful suggestions in a new book, “ The Culture Question ,” by Randy Grieser, Eric Stutzman, Wendy Loewen, and Michael Labun, who have spent years providing leadership and professional development training to companies around the world. Many companies also promote local mentoring and coaching opportunities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2020

I saw the key ones outlined well in the classic book, “ Creating High Performers ,” by William Dann, a leading coach to experienced CEOs. In my own role as advisor and mentor to many entrepreneurs and startups, I was struck by how relevant and critical these same initiatives are to even the earliest stage businesses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2018

I’ve never really understood this conundrum, so I was happy to see a new book, “ Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You ,” by the well renowned social psychologist, Heidi Grant. The best way to do this in business is to proactively ask someone to be your mentor. The advisor needs to see your requests as sincere.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2016

I’ve often wondered if anyone has quantified the implied assumption that leadership character is indeed a critical element of the success equation for startups, so I was pleased to see a recent book “ Return On Character ,” by Fred Kiel, a renowned leadership consultant. Find and enjoy the company of one or more mentors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2020

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the classic book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. The rewards, as reported by everyone who has been there, will still be well worth it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2019

Jan Yager, in her classic book “ Work Less, Do More ,” has outlined eight key steps to effective delegation which I endorse: Choose what tasks you are willing to delegate. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2015

Almost all credited their spouse, or a mentor, in helping them achieve their success. I was actually working for The Hollywood Reporter at the time and enjoyed the benefits of this marketing drive.:). The post Observations on Women in Business Gained from Conferences, Books, Interviews and More appeared first on TechZulu.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

I just finished a new book by Stephen J. Unfortunately, too many of the technical entrepreneurs I mentor and advise are focused on their technology, and assume that the value will be self-evident to customers. Cloobeck, “ Checking In: Hospitality-Driven Thinking, Business, and You ”.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2017

If you are looking for specifics, as well as the science behind it, you should take a look at a new book, “ Trust Factor – The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies ,” by Paul J. He cites eight leadership actions, which I also recommend, from a non-scientific perspective, as a mentor to entrepreneurs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. So for those of you that love checklists, I saw some real value in the classic book by James M. I wish it was that easy. Mobile Computing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2017

In my long-time role as a mentor and business advisor, I still see too many people who are waiting to be found as a candidate for their dream role, or waiting for investors to find their startup. I saw this message highlighted well in a new book, “ Do It, Mean It, Be It ,” by Corrie Shanahan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

As a result, there have also been many new resources and mentors popping up specifically aimed at women. But according to a recent book by Adelaide Lancaster and Amy Abrams, “ The Big Enough Company ,” based on years of helping women entrepreneurs, the road to success for women does involve its own unique set of demons.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2014

According to several recent reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. The rewards, as reported by everyone who has been there, will still be well worth it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

I was happy to see a real focus on preparing for tomorrow highlighted in a new book, “ Start a Successful Business ,” by Colleen DeBaise, who has made a career of studying and writing about entrepreneur challenges. I often hear entrepreneurs who seem to rely wholly on their own passion, and the view of a few friends.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2015

Jan Yager, in her book “ Work Less, Do More ,” has outlined eight key steps to effective delegation which I endorse: Choose what tasks you are willing to delegate. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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Tech.Co

APRIL 30, 2018

The product blends data mining, cognitive AI, and learning science to analyze a company’s competencies and present the information through simple reporting in order to gain valuable insights from their big data. The freight shipment marketplace will match shipper and driver, book loads, optimize routes, track metrics, and manage payments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. So for those of you that love checklists, I saw some real value in a recent book by James M. I wish it was that easy. Mobile Computing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I also encourage an entrepreneur exit focus early, and I really like the specific steps outlined in the new book, “ Exit Signs ,” by Pamela Dennis, who has helped companies through this critical transition for decades. Running a mature company is totally different from running a startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2017

I just finished a new book, “ The Leading Brain ,” by Friederike Fabritius, and Hans Hagemann, with the science behind this. In my role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I often recommend attacking bad habits and efforts to improve using the six basic strategies outlined by the authors. Solve small problems.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2015

According to several reliable reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. The rewards, as reported by everyone who has been there, will still be well worth it.

Satisfaction 57

Satisfaction Entrepreneur Writing Startup 57

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Jan Yager, in her classic book “ Work Less, Do More ,” has outlined eight key steps to effective delegation which I endorse: Choose what tasks you are willing to delegate. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

Startup 53

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. So for those of you that love checklists, I saw some real value in the classic book by James M. I wish it was that easy. Mobile Computing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2014

According to a recent industry report on travel spending, small businesses buy 37% more airline tickets than big business travelers, and spend 24% more when on the road. Mentoring and shared advisory board opportunities. You would be wrong. Face-to-face time is key. We all need help from time to time, and some fresh inspiration.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2014

It’s why I wrote this post that the controversial first hire after an A round out to be an office manager / assistant / HR person who handles everything from stocking supplies to booking travel to scheduling group meetings. You’re the coach, mentor, cheerleader. But your job isn’t to make every decision for him.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Jan Yager, in her book “ Work Less, Do More ,” has outlined several key steps to effective delegation which I endorse: Choose what tasks you are willing to delegate. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews.

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