7 Tips for Fostering a Strong Work Ethic
Great entrepreneurs have long been the epitome of people with a great work ethic. But many complain to me that it is becoming harder and harder to find team members…
People & Management Posts
Is Your Startup Team Up to the Task?
Most people think that the Peter Principle (employee rises to his level of incompetence) only applies to large organizations. Let me assure you that it is also alive and well…
Making the Move from Corporate to Startup
Mid-level or even top executives who “grew up” in large companies often look with envy at startups, and dream of how easy it must be running a small organization, where…
What Do Investors Look For in a Startup’s Team?
Every investor is looking for the “dream team” of executives to put his money on - somebody like the next Jim Clark. Often I find that experienced investors flip to…
How to Be a Great Boss
Everyone can recognize a great manager a mile away, so why is it so hard to find one? We all remember a few that are “legends in their own mind”,…
How Entrepreneurs Can Improve Relationships
Just because you are an entrepreneur, or work in a startup, you can’t ignore the rules of building and maintaining relationships. Many despise these experiences in corporate environments and leave…
Don’t Get in Bed with the Wrong Co-Founder
Most entrepreneurs who start a company alone soon come to the conclusion that two heads are better than one – someone to share the workload, the hard decisions, and the…
Likability Can Help Entrepreneurs Succeed
You don’t have to be likable to everyone to be a great entrepreneur, just to the people who count. Of course, we can all point to apparent exceptions, like Ted…
Conflict Can Be Constructive
Many entrepreneurs are not prepared for - or actively avoid - conflict. Their vision, passion, and focus are so strong that they can’t imagine someone disagreeing, much less fighting them…
10 Ways Startups Grow Great Teams
Getting things done effectively in a startup requires total individual and team accountability. You can’t afford excuses and multiple people doing the same job. In my view, “taking responsibility” is…