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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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Casa Verde Capital Invests In Proper's Sleep Supplements

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investment in Proper a New York startup which says it is developing "evidence-backed" supplements and personalized coaching to help people sleep. Casa Verde acpital typically only invests in cannabis investments; Proper says it is about to embark on a study of CBD to add to its formulations.

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

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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. Enhance capability by helping others grow. Accumulate wisdom by listening and questioning.

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7 Strategies For Making A Mentoring Relationship Work

Startup Professionals Musings

Work, study, and practice continually to solidify the guidance. The very best mentors are the most interested in helping someone who is willing to learn and grow quickly. Remember the difference between a mentor, a friend, and a coach. If you don’t have an objective, you won’t know when you arrive.

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7 Ways To Elevate Your Team Engagement and Happiness

Startup Professionals Musings

Help people uncover and apply their strengths. Most people don’t recognize their own strengths, and need your help, as well as strength assessment tools, to capitalize on them. Every study shows that people are really engaged in their work, if they feel that it has value and purpose. The result is real engagement and results.

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7 Tips To Raise Your Entrepreneur Instincts In School

Startup Professionals Musings

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Most universities have formal incubator and business development organizations that focus on coaching, grant writing and technology licensing.