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10 Elements of a Coaching Culture and Why You Need It

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur and business person I know wishes he had more time for coaching all the members of his team. I often hear the excuse that coaching takes more time than simply diving in and doing the job for the other person, but is that really true? Exceptional communication is a prerequisite to coaching.

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6 Mismatches In The Workplace Lead to People Burnout

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the dysfunctions I often see in my coaching and mentoring work with small businesses is team member burnout. Burnout occurs for many when your job demands are too many, the hours are too long, and the resources to handle them are too few. Don’t be afraid to ask your team for motivation ideas and strategies.

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Entity Academy, an edtech startup that trains, mentors and places women in tech roles, secures $100M

TechCrunch LA

An edtech startup called Entity Academy — which provides women with training, in areas like data science and software development; mentoring; and ultimately job coaching — has raised $100 million on the heels of strong growth of its business, and an ambition to improve that ratio.

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8 Key Human-Centered Leadership Elements In Business

Startup Professionals Musings

In my search for guidance on modern business leadership studies, both scientific and actual case studies, I was impressed with a new book, “ Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership ,” by Dr. Kirstin Ferguson. I believe that a fully engaged team is the key to both productivity and agility in the face of change.

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7 Keys To Keeping Your Business Agile And Competitive

Startup Professionals Musings

If you find yourself being surprised by new competitor offerings and customer demands, then perhaps you are not paying attention. That means making sure you are utilizing coaching and mentoring, as well as training to keep up with changes in technology and the marketplace. Demand and reward speedy analysis and execution.

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8 Practices Common To The Greatest Leader Role Models

Startup Professionals Musings

These leaders not only recognize team members who have high potential, but they willingly and selflessly customize their coaching to what these special protégés really need. They are always on the lookout for talent by peer networking, studying competitors, and working with top university contacts.

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10 Steps To Second Stage Success For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

According to one study a decade ago, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Leaders are needed to coach each salesperson, keep the team on message, and spur new growth and goals. Managing business growth is more than metrics.

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