Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One of the dysfunctions I often see in my coaching and mentoring work with small businesses is team member burnout. I was recently impressed with the detailed analysis and recommendations made on this subject in a new book, “ The Burnout Challenge ,” by Christina Maslach and Michael Leiter.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2021

The solution to this problem is part of a bigger challenge – taking back control of your work life, and regaining a sense of freedom and influence, as described in the classic book, “ Work-Life Brilliance: Tools to Break Stress and Create the Life and Health You Crave ,” by Denise R.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In my role as business advisor, I’m hearing more and more about workers who seem to be doing less and demanding more. They lead or follow, on demand rather than by command. Of course, you need to support this culture by providing continuous opportunities for training and industry updates, and coaching as well as feedback sessions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2022

That’s why I was pleased to see the balance on people versus process in a classic book on how to fix your organization, “ The Diamond Process ,” by Mike Diamond and Christopher Harding. Customers demand more engagement and flexibility. Priority is placed on employee mentoring and coaching. Of course, some balance is required.

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Eric Greenspan

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Just this week I met @MarshaCollier, the author of over 25 books on eBay. Lisa is a skilled public speaking coach. Through the use of social networking, we have sold out all 150 spots available for this event two weeks before the date and recently added another 50 to accommodate the demand. I’m honored. I’m honored.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chip Bell and Ron Zemke, who are experts in this area, provide some of the best specific insights I’ve seen, in the classic book “ Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service.” Train and coach continuously. Leaders have found that keeping everyone on top of changes in technology, competition, and customer demands is critical to success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2022

As a business advisor, I’m always looking for guidance on leadership practices that work, and I was impressed with the classic book, “ The Leadership Mind Switch ,” by D. Their experience as executive coaches and entrepreneurs gives real credibility to their assessment of some new leadership approaches that are required in business today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2022

I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Many entrepreneurs fear giving away their very best insights, strategies, or tools via social media – it might diminish the demand and the profit. They will call you back. Don’t dumb it down for social media. Don’t put all your faith in passion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2015

Here are some examples from their book and my experience of the many indicators, challenges that entrepreneurs will probably recognize, which highlight the value and need for increased focus on the human element: Collaborative team sessions seem to drag on. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2020

I’ve also struggled trying to define the characteristics that set these bosses apart, so I was impressed with the classic book, “ Superbosses ,” by Dartmouth professor and consultant Sydney Finkelstein. Great leaders provide opportunities and personal growth assignments that go far beyond conventional training programs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2022

I’ve always been looking for the specific behaviors required to make the change, so I was pleased to see some real guidance in the classic book, “ The Melting Point ,” by Dr. Christian Marcolli, a world-class expert on sustainable high performance. Set aside time to seek out experts in your field for ideas, as well as mentoring and coaching.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

In his classic book, “ Second Stage Entrepreneurship ,” Daniel J. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. Leaders are needed to coach each salesperson, keep the team on message, and spur new growth and goals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

For example, it may seem quicker and more effective to hand your service desk employees the store policy manual, and tell them to follow the rules, rather than spend time coaching them on how to really listen to customer feedback, and use their strengths to build customer loyalty. Your people will expect more coaches than bosses.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2013

As a guide, I enjoyed the analysis of Eric Chester, in his book “ Reviving Work Ethic ,” which provides a leader’s guide to ending entitlement and restoring pride in the emerging workforce. It makes for a valued worker, who will stay in high demand. Integrity and coach-ability.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2022

Thus I was pleased to see the same conclusion in a new book, “ CEO Excellence ,” by Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller, and Vikram Malhotra, each a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. My own conclusion, after years of experience and consulting, is that leadership is largely about mindset. Keep the teams strong.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

I recently found a wealth of practical guidance on how to build a perseverance mindset and use it to overcome adversity, break through barriers, and keep moving forward to success, in a new book, “ Win When They Say You Won’t ,” by Daphne Jones. The business world today is very competitive, and customers are more and more demanding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2019

That’s why I was pleased to see the balance on people versus process in a classic book on how to fix your organization, “ The Diamond Process ,” by Mike J Diamond and Christopher R Harding. Customers demand more engagement and flexibility. Priority is placed on employee mentoring and coaching.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2012

As a guide, I enjoyed the analysis of Eric Chester, in his new book “ Reviving Work Ethic ,” which provides a leader’s guide to ending entitlement and restoring pride in the emerging workforce. It makes for a valued worker, who will stay in high demand. Integrity and coach-ability.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 3, 2023

I found some good guidance with practical specifics to accomplish this new type of leadership in a recent book, “ Your Resource is Human ,” by Melissa Romo. Provide coaching and facilitate mentorship from others in the company for growth. Be accountable for your commitments and hold team members accountable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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. I believe that a fully engaged team is the key to both productivity and agility in the face of change.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2014

I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s recent book “ Do It! Many entrepreneurs fear giving away their very best insights, strategies, or tools via social media – it might diminish the demand and the profit. They will call you back. Don’t dumb it down for social media. Don’t put all your faith in passion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2013

I found some help from marketing coach David Newman’s new book “ Do It! Many entrepreneurs fear giving away their very best insights, strategies, or tools via social media – it might diminish the demand and the profit. They will call you back. Don’t dumb it down for social media. Don’t put all your faith in passion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2023

I’ve also struggled trying to define the characteristics that set these bosses apart, so I was impressed with the classic book, “ Superbosses ,” by Dartmouth professor and consultant Sydney Finkelstein. Great leaders provide opportunities and personal growth assignments that go far beyond conventional training programs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Chip Bell and Ron Zemke, who are experts in this area, provide some of the best specific insights I’ve seen, in the classic book “ Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service.” Train and coach continuously. Leaders have found that keeping everyone on top of changes in technology, competition, and customer demands is critical to success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2012

I’ve seen it too often in real life, and it was reinforced to me recently when I read a new book by Trevor Blake, “ Three Simple Steps: A Map to Success in Business and Life.” Trevor is a highly successful serial entrepreneur and success coach who has studied this phenomenon for many years, including the latest findings in neuroscience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2019

I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Many entrepreneurs fear giving away their very best insights, strategies, or tools via social media – it might diminish the demand and the profit. They will call you back. Don’t dumb it down for social media. Don’t put all your faith in passion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

In his recent book, “ Second Stage Entrepreneurship ,” Daniel J. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. Leaders are needed to coach each salesperson, keep the team on message, and spur new growth and goals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2022

One source I like is the classic book “ Who’s That Sitting At My Desk? ” in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. All relationships bring increased demands for your time, and bring expectations and pressures during any changes in your life, or at work. by Jan Yager, who has a Ph.D.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 7, 2013

I’ve seen it too often in real life, and it was reinforced to me a while back in a book by Trevor Blake, “ Three Simple Steps: A Map to Success in Business and Life.” Trevor is a highly successful serial entrepreneur and success coach who has studied this phenomenon for many years, including the latest findings in neuroscience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2019

As a business advisor, I’m always looking for guidance on leadership practices that work, and I was impressed with the classic book, “ The Leadership Mind Switch ,” by D. Their experience as executive coaches and entrepreneurs gives real credibility to their assessment of some new leadership approaches that are required in business today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2017

That’s why I was pleased to see the balance on people versus process in a new book on how to fix your organization, “ The Diamond Process ,” by Mike J Diamond and Christopher R Harding. Customers demand more engagement and flexibility. Priority is placed on employee mentoring and coaching. Of course, some balance is required.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

In his classic book, “ Second Stage Entrepreneurship ,” Daniel J. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. Leaders are needed to coach each salesperson, keep the team on message, and spur new growth and goals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2013

Chip Bell and Ron Zemke, who are experts in this area, provide some of the best specific insights I’ve seen, in their book “ Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service.” Train and coach continuously. Leaders have found that keeping everyone on top of changes in technology, competition, and customer demands is critical to success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2022

This is a tough challenge for every coach and mentor. I’ve never had a definitive list of recommendations to overcome these qualms, so I was pleased to see the insights in a new book, “ Arrive and Thrive ,” by Susan MacKenty Brady, Janet Foutty, and Lynn Perry Wooten.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

I just finished a new book, “ Second Stage Entrepreneurship ,” by Daniel J. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands. Switch your attention from product development to sales.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2017

In fact, I just finished a new book, “ Winning from Failing ,” by business development and sales productivity expert Josh Seibert, which extends this principle as well to large corporate organizations seeking to improve their productivity and success. Leaders need to reward experiments, rather than demand fixed processes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2019

I’ve always been looking for the specific behaviors required to make the change, so I was pleased to see some real guidance in a classic book, “ The Melting Point ,” by Dr. Christian Marcolli, a world-class expert on sustainable high performance. Set aside time to seek out experts in your field for ideas, as well as mentoring and coaching.

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