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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 3, 2019
Image via Pixabay I’ve always been a bit confused about the difference in a business context between a coach and a mentor. According to many pundits , a mentor shows you the right way based on experience, while a coach brings out the best in you, then let’s you find your own way. Reinforce a “team-first” mindset.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
It seems they are both looking for more personal satisfaction and sense of purpose for their efforts. Based on my experience as a business advisor, I recommend that every business owner and entrepreneur focus on the following tips to provide a better work culture: Invest in integrating new technology, not just forcing it.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 22, 2023
I have personally worked as an employee of large businesses, as well as a partner in new ventures, and found the latter to have more potential for satisfaction. Smart business owners realize that no returns occur without some investment and risk. The return and satisfaction were greater than the cost.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 30, 2021
Most investors will readily admit that they invest in entrepreneur leadership, more so than innovative ideas, but they often find it difficult to separate aspiring leaders from those that are clearly extraordinary. That means accepting coaching and seeking mentoring, as well as giving it. The time to get started is now.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
In fact, I have found from personal experience and mentoring that both of these are necessary, but not sufficient, for building a business. Investments and acquisitions fail. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Office politics are really about self-interest and self-esteem.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
After many years working in business and investing in startups, I’m convinced that the primary reason for new business and career failures is NOT a lack of skill or money, but people giving up too quickly on their dreams and goals. A first step is empowering yourself to achieve success and feel satisfaction from doing your job.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
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. But, like most other skills, you can learn from these priorities: Everyone benefits from active mentoring. A good coach is not a critic.
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