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6 Tips For Combining Passion And Purpose To Stand Out

Startup Professionals Musings

Both ends of this spectrum fail to bring long-term satisfaction or success. I remember a classic book, “ The Purpose Effect ,” by renowned author Dan Pontefract, that provides a good framework and background or doing just that.

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How To Make The Most Of Your DNA As An Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

A few years ago, I first saw an interesting step in that direction via the classic book “ Entrepreneurial DNA ,” by Joe Abraham , with his assessment web site. His framework seems to be picking up some traction, and is already in use informally by several entrepreneurship platforms, universities, and even high school programs.

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5 Keys To Spending Your Time On The Right Work Items

Startup Professionals Musings

For insight, I recommend the details provided in the classic book “ The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity, ” by Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill, and Leena Rinne. That means identifying the few most important roles you play in the startup right now, giving a framework for balance, motivation, and fulfillment.

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5 Key Initiatives Define The Ultimate Startup Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

So I was happy to see Julia Tang Peters, in her classic book “ Pivot Points ,” tackle this issue. The world is full of high-achievers and high expectations, but without the proper framework for turning entrepreneurial determination into real leadership accomplishment, you risk going nowhere. Marty Zwilling.

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How To Incent Your Team To Find More Innovative Ideas

Startup Professionals Musings

Chris Grivas and Gerard Puccio published a classic book, “ The Innovative Team ,” which seems to hit the issue directly, with stories to illustrate key points. Are you building a team yet which fits this mold? Marty Zwilling.

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5 Keys To The Startup Mindset Required For Breakthrus

Startup Professionals Musings

But we all know that these are not solutions by themselves, but require integration into an innovative framework to solve real customer problems. But let me assure you, the real joy, satisfaction, and full potential comes from breakthroughs that change the world. Be forever curious and optimistic. Try that mindset next time!

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5 Pivotal Decisions That Define A Great Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

So I was happy to see Julia Tang Peters, in her classic book “ Pivot Points ,” tackle this issue a while back. The world is full of high-achievers and high expectations, but without the proper framework for turning entrepreneurial determination into real leadership accomplishment, you risk going nowhere. Marty Zwilling.