Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A winning linked focus example is to choose a higher purpose common to all cultures, such as protecting the environment, or helping the underprivileged. At every Ritz-Carlton , for example, employees are authorized to spend up to $2,000 per guest to solve any guest issue and make the stay positively memorable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2019

Image via Wikipedia The challenge for all of us in business is to improve competitiveness by improving employee productivity and reducing costs. Unfortunately, work and satisfaction have become an oxymoron in many businesses. I believe the only way to improve engagement is to make work more satisfying. No one likes useless work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2019

I found some good guidance on this subject in a new book, “ The Leader You Want To Be ,” by Amy Jen Su, a managing partner in an executive coaching and leadership development firm. For example, I will admit that my least favorite question from an aspiring entrepreneur is “ Where do I start ?”

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

For example, I often hear from aspiring entrepreneurs that “I had that idea first, and he stole it, and is now making money on my idea.” If necessary, use a strengths coach, and always start a business which highlights your signature strengths. The first challenge is to find your strengths.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

For example, we all know people who really believe that everyone in the world is their supporter, when in fact many are actively working against them. Provide and seek coach and advocate relationships. A good coach is not a critic. Work to make your ability to manage relationships your sustainable competitive advantage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

For example, I often hear from aspiring entrepreneurs that “I had that idea first, and he stole it, and is now making money on my idea.” If necessary, use a strengths coach, and always start a business which highlights your signature strengths. The first challenge is to find your strengths.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2017

She presents a convincing array of real examples that we have all seen, and offers the following reality principles for business leaders and professionals who want to turn this trend around in their environment: Always give others the benefit of the doubt – assume noble intent. Develop accountability through coaching and mentoring.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2018

If you find yourself in this category, you need to focus on techniques to improve your productivity On software teams, for example, a detailed study published years ago shows differences as great as ten to one in productivity between comparable team members. If there is no deadline, it pays to impose one on yourself.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2017

These will provide the competitive edge you need with customers and less-focused team members. For your own business, the right time to address expected norms is during coaching and before hiring. The best work ethic for business is all about serving others, or win-win relationships rather than win-lose deals.

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