Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Most entrepreneurs relish being their own boss, but find the transition to “ownership thinking” to be more difficult than anticipated. Incidentally, if you never thought of yourself as being an A-Player employee, you probably will struggle even more in the competitive entrepreneur world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2016

For all entrepreneurs, starting a business is the route to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” no matter how risky. According to an old article and poll by Startups.co.uk , having the independence to make your own decisions is considered the key benefit of being an entrepreneur. If you are here in the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2013

Yet there will be some entrepreneurs can’t seem to make the decision to take a break. They forget that they probably became entrepreneurs, according to the recent DNA of an Entrepreneur study, for just this flexibility. This indicates that lifestyle and satisfaction factors are usually more important than financial ones.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

As an advisor to many startups today, I still see that most of you entrepreneurs see yourselves as the sole driver of your new solution, and the key driver of your new business. Satisfaction and commitment come from choosing a path to move forward, evaluation results and customer feedback, and learning from all their best efforts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2012

Yet there will be some entrepreneurs can’t seem to make the decision to take a break. They forget that they probably became entrepreneurs, according to a recent DNA of an Entrepreneur study, for just this flexibility. This indicates that lifestyle and satisfaction factors are usually more important than financial ones.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2021

In addition to saying yes too often, professionals under pressure often say no poorly, by attacking the requestor or by avoiding any definitive response. Green, a noted executive coach, speaker, and CEO of Brilliance, Inc.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2011

For all entrepreneurs, starting a business is the route to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” no matter how risky. According to an article and poll by Startups.co.uk , having the independence to make your own decisions is considered the key benefit of being an entrepreneur. If you are here in the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2010

Yet there will be some entrepreneurs can’t seem to make the decision to take a break. They forget that they became entrepreneurs, according to a poll by Startups.co.uk , for just this flexibility. Only 32% of entrepreneurs cited money a key benefit of running their own firm. High level of excitement. Challenge of originality.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

I find that the most successful entrepreneurs have mastered the art and skill of building and managing relationships. In my role as a mentor to business professionals and entrepreneurs over the years, I have found that it’s important to take a hard look at the relationships around you on a regular basis. A good coach is not a critic.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Women entrepreneurs are starting small businesses at approximately twice the national average for all startups. In most cases, the lifestyle questions asked and the answers given are essentially the same for all entrepreneurs, whether they be men or women. To help you, find a coach, create a system, join a group, or get a partner.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2014

Sponsored by VISA Business Running a small business as an entrepreneur is a never-ending challenge of new products, customers, competitors, and an unpredictable economy. Too many entrepreneurs never find the time to reflect on the positives of their lifestyle, or even take a break. Choosing entrepreneurship is no exception.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2017

Today I find that some entrepreneurs, are putting all their focus on a social or environmental cause, and perhaps naively expect that purpose alone will lead to a sustainable business. Hire, coach, and train everyone on the team to focus on communication. Design a structure flexible enough for change.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 21, 2014

It wasn''t until I turned 50 that I fully adopted basketball legend John Wooden''s definition of victory: "Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.". Consciousness Can Be A Bummer. Seuss'' "The Places You Will Go". Left Australia.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Most entrepreneurs relish being their own boss, but find the transition to “ownership thinking” to be more difficult than anticipated. Incidentally, if you never thought of yourself as being an A-Player employee, you probably will struggle even more in the competitive entrepreneur world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2017

In my experience, this is definitely an area where “no good deed goes unpunished.” Personnel people talk primarily about spending time with and coaching poor performers. Yet top performers are the most responsive to coaching, and can leverage your help much more effectively. Invest more of your time with top performers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2017

In addition to saying yes too often, professionals under pressure often say no poorly, by attacking the requestor or by avoiding any definitive response. Green, a noted executive coach, speaker, and CEO of Brilliance, Inc.

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