Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2021

Here is a summary of some key insights I have gathered over the years from talking to and reading about serious entrepreneurs, including some of the “movers and shakers” today who have built multi-billion dollar enterprises, and really changed our world: The magic is in only pursuing smart risks.

Entrepreneur 171

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Demand Customer 171

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2012

I recommend one or more early discussions of mutual objectives, with a written summary of goals and expectations from the mentee to the mentor, with timeframes and milestones. Using open-ended questions that start with “how” or “what” help the mentee to arrive at their own solution. That’s the ultimate satisfaction.

Mentor 105

Mentor Satisfaction Entrepreneur Startup 105

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

You will learn to recognize that some friends and colleagues are always downers, and get their satisfaction from snuffing out your aspirations through negative thinking. You need to take responsibility for selling your value to the right people, as well as building relationships with leaders who can help you.

Startup 122

Startup Satisfaction Summary Coach 122

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2022

I recommend one or more early discussions of mutual objectives, with a written summary of goals and expectations from the mentee to the mentor, with timeframes and milestones. Using open-ended questions that start with “how” or “what” help the mentee to arrive at their own solution. That’s the ultimate satisfaction.

Mentor 101

Mentor Develop Development Startup 101

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2019

I recommend one or more early discussions of mutual objectives, with a written summary of goals and expectations from the mentee to the mentor, with timeframes and milestones. Using open-ended questions that start with “how” or “what” help the mentee to arrive at their own solution. That’s the ultimate satisfaction.

Mentor 85

Mentor Startup Summary Satisfaction 85

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2015

I recommend one or more early discussions of mutual objectives, with a written summary of goals and expectations from the mentee to the mentor, with timeframes and milestones. Using open-ended questions that start with “how” or “what” help the mentee to arrive at their own solution. That’s the ultimate satisfaction.

Mentor 105

Mentor Startup Summary Satisfaction 105

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

I recommend one or more early discussions of mutual objectives, with a written summary of goals and expectations from the mentee to the mentor, with timeframes and milestones. Using open-ended questions that start with “how” or “what” help the mentee to arrive at their own solution. That’s the ultimate satisfaction.

Mentor 60

Mentor Startup Summary Satisfaction 60