Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 13, 2012
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.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 2, 2010
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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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Yet there is more and more evidence that jumping tasks on every alert for a new email, text, or phone call actually decreases overall productivity. I concur, based on my own extended career in business and mentoring entrepreneurs. Let go of a problem stuck in your head, or frequent distractions, such as a new email or text message.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Yet there is more and more evidence that jumping tasks on every alert for a new email, text, or phone call actually decreases overall productivity. I concur, based on my own extended career in business and mentoring entrepreneurs. Let go of a problem stuck in your head, or frequent distractions, such as a new email or text message.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 16, 2022
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. Let your team members feel that they are constantly learning new things, and allow them to share their talents through coaching and mentoring assignments.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 23, 2022
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. Spend time coaching and mentoring team members. In my experience, what a team needs more is your connection and inspiration.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 31, 2022
In my role as a business mentor and advisor, I now always look for a culture and recommend team roles that nurture collaboration rather than contention, communities rather than silos , and transparent communication at all levels. Where do you see your fit in this leadership transformation ?
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