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5 Key Attributes Of A High-Performing Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

I was impressed by a recent book, “ The Leadership Star ,” by Brian Hartzer, an experienced business executive, offering a concise leadership framework that I believe embodies the key attributes that I recommend. You must take the initiative to talk to customers, suppliers, other employees, and understand the process.

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Don’t be a Grin Fucker

Both Sides of the Table

McKinsey had their “ 7S framework &# and BCG had the “ BCG Matrix &# with cash cows, dogs, stars and question marks. I mean Porter’s Five forces is a useful framework but it’s basically microeconomics with a pretty wrapper. I come from a world that if the coach wasn’t yelling at you, it meant he didn’t care.

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10 Principles Define You As A Design Thinking Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

A design mindset is not product-focused - it’s solution focused and action oriented towards creating better customer experiences and value. Yet I believe the role and requirements continue to evolve, as detailed in the book, “ Innovation by Design ,” by Thomas Lockwood and Edgar Papke, based on their studies.

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10 Key Strategies For Innovation Leadership By Design

Startup Professionals Musings

A design mindset is not product-focused - it’s solution focused and action oriented towards creating better customer experiences and value. Yet I believe the role and requirements continue to evolve, as detailed in the classic book, “ Innovation by Design ,” by Thomas Lockwood and Edgar Papke, based on their studies.

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10 Top Attributes Elevate Design Thinking Leaders

Startup Professionals Musings

A design mindset is not product-focused - it’s solution focused and action oriented towards creating better customer experiences and value. Yet I believe the role and requirements continue to evolve, as detailed in a new book, “ Innovation by Design ,” by Thomas Lockwood and Edgar Papke, based on their most recent studies.

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