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6 Tips to Boost Workforce Engagement and Motivation

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, I’m a problem solver by nature, and have worked in several support organizations, but I get bored when all the answers are already known. I loved it when my boss gave me the additional responsibility of mentoring others in solving tough problems. Many companies also promote local mentoring and coaching opportunities.

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5 Priorities For New Business Leader Self-Development

Startup Professionals Musings

In my business of mentoring new entrepreneurs and advising small company owners, I recognize that most don’t start as experienced leaders, and most don’t realize that people leadership is a primary key to their future success. Building a business is not a one-person job, and leading by edict rarely works today.

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6 Steps to High Performance - Start Your Own Business

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, Bill Gates was a great young programmer, who could have done well in any big company, but could never have become one of the richest men in the world if he hadn’t started his own company. Asking for mentoring, and being a mentor are both great ways to build relationships. Make every relationship a win-win.

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