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10 Elements of a Coaching Culture and Why You Need It

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur and business person I know wishes he had more time for coaching all the members of his team. I often hear the excuse that coaching takes more time than simply diving in and doing the job for the other person, but is that really true? Exceptional communication is a prerequisite to coaching.

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6 Work Myths To Ignore To Enhance Your Company Career

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet, in my role as advisor to small businesses, I find many people who still believe some old myths that work should never be fun, and create a self-fulfilling prophecy that takes down their sense of well-being , as well as their company results. It also attracts more customers. That slack won't just help you stay sane.

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6 Ways To Prepare Your Company For The Future Of Work

Startup Professionals Musings

Coach for productivity, performance, and creativity. The traditional once-yearly look-backward performance paradigm has to be replaced by daily or weekly coaching focused on a career roadmap ahead. Company values must include respect for the environment and social good. Make sure roles match interests and capabilities.

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6 Strategies For Removing Drudgery and Dread At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

Coach for productivity, performance, and creativity. The traditional once-yearly look-backward performance paradigm has to be replaced by daily or weekly coaching focused on a career roadmap ahead. Company values must include respect for the environment and social good. Make sure roles match interests and capabilities.

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10 Reasons To Start A Company In An Economic Downturn

InfoChachkie

As Guy Kawasaki pointed out in our recent conversation , “…it is cheaper than ever to start a company. If there was ever a time to start a company, this is it.”. Determining the perfect moment to enter the startup market, whether by creating a company or joining an ongoing venture, is akin to timing the financial markets.

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7 Keys To Keeping Your Business Agile And Competitive

Startup Professionals Musings

If you aren’t yet adapting to the market and your customers, you are falling behind. I define business agility for my consulting clients as the ability to change your business rapidly to meet customer and environmental changes, with minimal organizational disruption and cost. Be proactive rather than reactive to market change.

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From Call Center Agent To C-Suite Executive: How This Amazing Woman Did It

InfoChachkie

August Scott began her Zappos career in their customer support call center. Her positive attitude and willingness to take chances rapidly propelled her to the coveted and influential position of Coach. Several Zappos employees had mentioned "Coach" and the impact she has had on the corporation during our tour. and I loved it.

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