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8 Key Human-Centered Leadership Elements In Business

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In my search for guidance on modern business leadership studies, both scientific and actual case studies, I was impressed with a new book, “ Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership ,” by Dr. Kirstin Ferguson. I’ve found that you can best start by asking for another perspective, whether of yourself or a team member.

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8 Management Mistakes Which Will Defeat Your Business

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Even entrepreneurs who have built many startups, or sold their last one for millions of dollars, know they make occasional people leadership mistakes. These can trip up even the best, often at the cost of more than a good night’s sleep. Leaders need to manage these dynamics to keep from falling prey to negative group behaviors.

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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

Well, after months of soul searching and talking to 100 people (one of my key rules before starting any business or product) — I figured it out! We build and invest in startups with impact. We have a Startup Studio and Early Stage Investment Fund. A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School.

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Leadership Mistakes Plague Every Startup Founder

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Even entrepreneurs who have built many startups, or sold their last one for millions of dollars, know they make occasional people leadership mistakes. These can trip up even the best, often at the cost of more than a good night’s sleep. business Dr. Nicole Lipkin entrepreneur leadership mistakes startup' Marty Zwilling.

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8 Self-Check Questions That Keep Leaders Up At Night

Startup Professionals Musings

Even entrepreneurs who have built many startups, or sold their last one for millions of dollars, know they make occasional people leadership mistakes. These can trip up even the best, often at the cost of more than a good night’s sleep. Leaders need to manage these dynamics to keep from falling prey to negative group behaviors.

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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

Well, after months of soul searching and talking to 100 people (one of my key rules before starting any business or product) — I figured it out! We build and invest in startups with impact. We have a Startup Studio and Early Stage Investment Fund. A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School.

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8 Questions Keep Great Entrepreneurs Up At Night

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Even entrepreneurs who have built many startups, or sold their last one for millions of dollars, know they make occasional people leadership mistakes. These can and will trip up even the best, often at the cost of a good night’s sleep. entrepreneur Dr Nicole Lipkin startup leadership questions' What causes a star to fade?