Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2023

Many of you business professionals I meet in my business consulting and mentoring roles seem very determined to advance their career, or even start their own business. Most people find that the act of committing something to paper forces them to face the reality of getting started and measuring progress.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this context, I was impressed with the insights provided in a new book, “ Stay Sane In An Insane World ,” by peak performance coach Greg Harden. In my experience as a startup investor, I have become convinced that the biggest reason for business failure is giving up too early. Always dig a level deeper.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2023

For example, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has implemented a practice of authorizing employees, after relevant training, to spend up to $2,000 per guest, without pre-approval, to solve a special requirement for any guest that will make their visit totally memorable. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/3/2023.

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Tech.Co

JUNE 14, 2024

Yet, despite major strides being made by women in business, entrepreneurship is still very much a man’s game, with all-female start-ups receiving only 1.9% of venture capital funding in 2023. With 42% of US companies currently owned by females, the business landscape has become a lot more equitable in recent decades.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2023

She is a long-time executive coach who has helped thousands of clients overcome fears about communication. Use job search tools to seek openings, line up references, and use trustworthy people to find other employment. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/15/2023 Stay quiet when you’re too angry to see clearly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2023

I have found that the ability to make effective decisions is a key starting point, and a tough one to learn. I always struggle with coaching along these lines, so I was pleased to see some excellent guidance on tactics in making decisions in a new book, “ The Leap To Leader ,” by Adam Bryant.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2023

As a result, these people often end up disheartened. In my experience, new startup businesses are initiated primarily by these standalone innovators, popularly called entrepreneurs. You should team up with intrapreneurs to land their ideas and translate them into the language that the company can understand.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The boundaries in business may start with work scope limitations, but certainly must include emotional and physical constraints as well. If you are in charge of a meeting, make sure all members are aware of and live up to the same participation rules. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/10/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2023

For example, if you are an entrepreneur seeking investment or a cofounder, there is no substitute for networking at industry and startup conferences in your area. People who show fear or trepidation find it hard to get the respect and trust they need to hold up their side of any relationship. I recommend treating all people as equals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2023

Of course, you should always be available and willing to coach members when requested, or share your experience and skill. In addition, you are doing yourself a favor by creating a trusting team and setting yourself up for loyalty and success down the line. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/27/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Put away permanently your “suck it up” voice. If you want team member work to change for the better, make that voice shut up. You can counter positively by encouraging everyone to go home on time, managing meetings carefully, and coaching positively. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/18/2023

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2023

These authors bring a wealth of knowledge from their decades of practicing executive coaching and psychology, as well as business employment law, with real companies both before and during the transition. Coaching – Practice active listening and feedback. Start today to adapt to this change, recognizing that you are already late.

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