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Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 30, 2021
Most investors will readily admit that they invest in entrepreneur leadership, more so than innovative ideas, but they often find it difficult to separate aspiring leaders from those that are clearly extraordinary. The most effective leaders marshal existing resources and incent people to create innovative yet competitive solutions.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 30, 2023
Even if you were an “A-Player” in your previous organization (top 10-percent performer, high integrity, exceeds on commitments), you had peers and executives around you to provide coaching and keep you centered. Understand the need for an investment well before results. Quantify the return on investment before taking action.
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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Even if you were an “A-Player” in your previous organization (top 10-percent performer, high integrity, exceeds on commitments), you had peers and executives around you to provide coaching and keep you centered. Understand the need for an investment well before results. Quantify the return on investment before taking action.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
After many years working in business and investing in startups, I’m convinced that the primary reason for new business and career failures is NOT a lack of skill or money, but people giving up too quickly on their dreams and goals. A first step is empowering yourself to achieve success and feel satisfaction from doing your job.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 22, 2021
First, you as the leader must be a role model for the actions you desire – including positive communication, active coaching, rewards for results, as well as providing required tools and training. The cost has been far more than offset by both customer loyalty and advocacy, as well as team spirit. Inspire your teams with love and affirmation.
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. I get much more satisfaction, and can provide more realistic help, in steering you through specific pricing, organizational, or competitive challenges you face.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Provide and seek coach and advocate relationships. The best coaches are people who care about you as a person, without any ulterior motives, and intend to inspire you to be the best that you can be. A good coach is not a critic. Work to make your ability to manage relationships your sustainable competitive advantage.
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