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Every Entrepreneur Needs a Mentor, but not a Critic

Startup Professionals Musings

The dictionary definition of a mentor is “an experienced and trusted advisor,” or “leader, tutor or coach.” The big difference, of course, is that a mentor looks ahead to help you, while a critic looks backward to tell you what you did wrong. One of the key characteristics of a successful mentor relationship is trust.

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8 Aspects Of Team Well-Being Drive Business Results

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet I find, as a mentor and outside consultant, that many of you focus only on working conditions and compensation as the key factors determining team engagement , health, and productivity. Of course, you as the business leader have a key role in making all this happen. Social interactions. Spiritual connections.

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How to Detect Mentors Who are Critics in Disguise

Startup Professionals Musings

The dictionary definition of a mentor is “an experienced and trusted advisor,” or “leader, tutor or coach.” The big difference, of course, is that a mentor looks ahead to help you, while a critic looks backward to tell you what you did wrong. One of the key characteristics of a successful mentor relationship is trust.

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7 Keys To Creating A Connected Team For Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Many of you business leaders I work with, and entrepreneurs I mentor, have a great strategy and an innovative solution , but struggle with building and motivating the team necessary to run your business. Of course, listening alone isn't enough. Spend time coaching and mentoring team members.

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5 Key Attributes Of A High-Performing Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, finding personal meaning also requires effort on the part of your employees. As well, you must continuously communicate through multiple channels, such as walking-the-talk, email, and town hall meetings. Keep listening and adjusting based on feedback.

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7 Keys To Creating A Productive Business Team Culture

Startup Professionals Musings

The next step is to effectively and continuously communicate through multiple channels, including walking-the-talk, email, and really listening to feedback. Your role is to provide this enablement, through listening to their needs, and providing personal coaching and mentoring as required.

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Micro–train; macro–manage

Berkonomics

” Of course, in practice it’s not that easy. My own version is “Hire smart and hire right, and you’ll be a mentor rather than a boss.” Instead of spending a lot of time managing them, invest a little quality time in coaching them. ” Here are some tactics and strategies for making this work.

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