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8 Management Mistakes Which Will Defeat Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

They apparently ignored all conventional wisdom and advisors, and struck a deal which crashed both companies, now a case study in many business schools. By most accounts, this case exhibits almost all the lapses identified in a classic book by Dr. Nicole Lipkin, “ What Keeps Leaders Up At Night.”

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After “Retiring” at the Age of 40, My Wife, My ADHD & an Itch to Have an Impact on the World Sent Me Back to Work

Frank Addante

They asked me what my company did and I said “Good question! A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School. I met an inspiring professor who ran the case development named Professional Noam Wasserman. Help build many companies! We have a Startup Studio and Early Stage Investment Fund.

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5 Keys To Business Culture That Are Counter-Intuitive

Startup Professionals Musings

In the popular press, it’s easy to find articles that will convince you that companies with a good culture, such as Google, do it by lavishing perks and benefits , including some combination of free meals, trips and parties, financial bonuses, gyms, and a dog-friendly environment. What the team feels is more important than what they know.

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8 Self-Check Questions That Keep Leaders Up At Night

Startup Professionals Musings

They apparently ignored all conventional wisdom and advisors, and struck a deal which crashed both companies, now a case study in many business schools. By most accounts, this case exhibits almost all the lapses identified in a classic book by Dr. Nicole Lipkin, “ What Keeps Leaders Up At Night.”

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After “Retiring” at the Age of 41, My Wife, My ADHD & an Itch to Have an Impact on the World Sent Me Back to Work

Frank Addante

They asked me what my company did and I said “Good question! A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School. I met an inspiring professor who ran the case development named Professional Noam Wasserman. Help build many companies! We have a Startup Studio and Early Stage Investment Fund.

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Leadership Mistakes Plague Every Startup Founder

Startup Professionals Musings

They apparently ignored all conventional wisdom and advisors, and struck a deal which crashed both companies, now a case study in many business schools. By most accounts, this case exhibits almost all the lapses identified in a recent book by Dr. Nicole Lipkin, “ What Keeps Leaders Up At Night.”

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8 Leadership Lapses Every Business Owner Must Avoid

Startup Professionals Musings

They apparently ignored all conventional wisdom and advisors, and struck a deal which crashed both companies, now a case study in many business schools. By most accounts, this case exhibits almost all the lapses identified in a classic book by Dr. Nicole Lipkin, “ What Keeps Leaders Up At Night.”

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