Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. It’s the same for customers and products, where analytics have long proven their value.

Analytics 245

Analytics Metrics Employee Open Source 245

Hearpreneur

MAY 24, 2023

Employees are the backbone of any organization, and their expectations from their employers can have a significant impact on their job satisfaction and overall productivity. To do this, companies need to understand what employees expect from them. To do this, companies need to understand what employees expect from them.

Employee 126

Employee Entrepreneur Security Technical Review 126

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Execution leadership. Leadership brand development.

Technical Review 323

Technical Review Due Diligence Valuation Leadership 323

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Art Of Modern Leadership written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Kirstin Ferguson In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Kirstin Ferguson. She is Australia’s most prominent leadership expert and a highly experienced business leader in her own right.

Leadership 91

Leadership Distribution Technical Review Demand 91

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 7, 2023

How Employee Experience Shapes Brand Perception written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Tiffani Bova In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Tiffani Bova. Key Takeaway: Prioritizing the employee experience alongside customer experience drives business success.

Employee 87

Employee Technical Review Advisory Board Sales 87

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2019

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. Then they are surprised to see productivity and creativity take a big dip. Hire employees who have strong skills, with the motivation to learn new ones.

Employee 222

Employee Technical Review Hiring Lead Generation 222

YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2019

As someone who has experienced more than a few office cultures like the one described above, I’m here to tell you that the “work as hard as possible” ethos that seems pervasive — not just in Silicon Valley, but throughout much of the corporate world — is not just wrong, it’s counter productive. billion, or $1,685 per employee, annually.

Leadership 203

Leadership Green Silicon Valley United States 203

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2022

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. I saw a good summary of these in the classic book, “ Ethical Leadership ,” by Andrew Leigh, an expert in this area. The reality is different.

Software Review 291

Software Review Offshore Entrepreneur Leadership 291

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 13, 2019

In a survey by Leadership IQ, an online training firm, the primary reasons CEOs were fired – mismanaging change, ignoring customers, tolerating low performers, and not enough action – were often related to unproductive habits. by Mark Green , author of “ Activators: A CEO’s Guide to Clearer Thinking and Getting Things Done “.

Leadership 174

Leadership Developer Green Restful 174

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2023

I found some good insights and details on this approach in the classic book, “ How To Be A Great Boss ,” by Gino Wickman and René Boer, who speak from years of experience working with leadership teams of both small and large companies. Work on habits that improve your productivity, and find better tools every day.

Management 291

Management Leadership Demand Founder 291

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In a survey by Leadership IQ, an online training firm, the primary reasons CEOs were fired – mismanaging change, ignoring customers, tolerating low performers, and not enough action – were often related to unproductive habits. Here are six of them: 1. Capitalize on luck. Give – within limits.

Leadership 138

Leadership Developer Green Restful 138

Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 19, 2024

Traditional methods of motivating employees – bonuses, promotions, and the like – are no longer as effective. This article reveals innovative strategies that tap into the modern employee’s motivations. The very motivations that drive employees have also evolved. This process begins by setting clear, measurable targets.

Product 52

Product Software Review Employee Technical Review 52

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Millennial CEOs in today’s business climate face a changing role from the traditional leadership image of the suit in the C-suite, especially when it comes to sales. It’s becoming increasingly important for top leadership to work directly with their sales managers to develop a stellar sales process. 46% more influential.

Leadership 187

Leadership Sales Lead Generation Social Media 187

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 4, 2018

by Glenn Elliott and Debra Corey, coauthors of “ Build It: The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement “ Companies are innovating and changing at a rate previously unimagined. Engaged employees genuinely want the organization to succeed. Analyze leadership roles. Promote open and honest communication.

Employee 145

Employee Technical Review Leadership Demand 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2020

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Execution leadership. Leadership brand development.

Valuation 311

Valuation Technical Review Due Diligence Leadership 311

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Execution leadership. Leadership brand development.

Leadership 120

Leadership Technical Review Due Diligence Valuation 120

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

by Deb Boelkes, author of “ Heartfelt Leadership: How to Capture the Top Spot and Keep on Soaring “. Thanksgiving might look a little different for your employees this year. For the better part of 2020, employees have kept businesses going strong. Then open it up for employees to thank and compliment one another.

Turkey 147

Turkey Employee North America Cofounder 147

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Most entrepreneurs assume that success is dependent on their product expertise, coupled with some knowledge of how to run a business. Successful entrepreneurs today must practice human-centered leadership to compete and win. Toxic relationships are emotional, often personal, disagreements which are counter-productive.

Leadership 357

Leadership Due Diligence Acquisition Demand 357

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2017

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. Then they are surprised to see productivity and creativity take a big dip. Hire employees who have strong skills, with the motivation to learn new ones.

Employee 173

Employee Entrepreneur Startup Technical Review 173

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2022

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. Then they are surprised to see productivity and creativity take a big dip. Hire employees who have strong skills, with the motivation to learn new ones.

Startup 337

Startup Technical Review Employee Hiring 337

Hunter Walker

AUGUST 31, 2023

Some people claim ‘culture and employee engagement’ are luxuries you can focus on in good times but during market downturns they should be subjugated to business KPIs. MN: I think where most people go wrong during times of difficulty is to try and shield their employees from the truth — especially when it can feel scary.

Employee 117

Employee Startup Vertical Leadership 117

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2022

Employees and customers alike are looking for meaning, not simply employment and commodity prices. He outlines a three-phase process to develop the necessary business culture of energy, resilience, and openness: Nurture your current leadership strengths. Companies with a purpose culture have more productive teams.

Leadership 359

Leadership Early Stage Demand Hiring 359

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

Every new business I know dreams of building momentum in their business, where growth continues to increase, customers become your best advocates, and employee motivation is high. In reality, too many choices actually dilutes customer interest in your existing market, and makes your job of production, marketing, and support much more complex.

Technical Review 400

Technical Review Technical Cofounder Advisory Board Cofounder 400

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Building A People-Centric Culture: From Employees To Contributors written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Janstch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Kai Anderson, a seasoned strategist and the leader of workforce transformation at Mercer.

Employee 89

Employee Europe Leadership Technical Review 89

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 28, 2020

by Deb Boelkes, author of “ The WOW Factor Workplace: How to Create a Best Place to Work Culture “ As the pandemic churns on, your employees may be getting somewhat settled into their strange new routines. Heartfelt leadership is needed more than ever in times of great fear. Employees still need all of these things.

Employee 147

Employee North America Leadership Technical Review 147

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2023

Some are doing this at the expense of employee experience , which I believe is one of the major causes of employee dissatisfaction and exit of good employees today. To achieve real growth, business leaders need to improve both employee as well as customer experiences. Personalized – job is relevant to personal needs.

Employee 282

Employee Matching Customer Leadership 282

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2020

I found some good insights and details on this approach in the classic book, “ How To Be A Great Boss ,” by Gino Wickman and René Boer, who speak from years of experience working with leadership teams of both small and large companies. Work on habits that improve your productivity, and find better tools every day.

Leadership 380

Leadership Demand Management Founder 380

View from Seed

JUNE 13, 2019

Chewy sells tens of thousands of products from many 3rd party brands, as well as its own private label brands (though latter remains <10% of sales). Chewy cost of goods (COGS) includes both the underlying cost of the products sold but also some fulfillment related expenses like freight and packaging. in 2016, to 17.5%

Leadership 214

Leadership .Net Revenue Acquisition 214

Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 3, 2020

Whether you’re a CEO in a company with lots to manage, or an employee down the chain, stress can mount if it’s not dealt with. When you’re in a leadership role, other people are looking to you for reaffirming action and advice. Not enough support for employees. Harassment between employees. Negative attitudes.

Leadership 98

Leadership Employee Management Demand 98

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 19, 2022

How To Build Great Leadership Teams written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. In 2009, he co-founded a new firm, Relationship Impact , a consulting firm focused on working with CEOs to unleash the potential of their leadership teams. Key Takeaway: Leadership teams have an enormous impact on their organizations.

Leadership 89

Leadership Cofounder Retention Colorado 89

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

Provide effective leadership. Remember that leadership is both upward, as well as downward to direct reports and employees. A good CEO provides leadership to the Board of Directors, company investors, and stockholders. In it, he says "Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things."

Exit Strategy 407

Exit Strategy Leadership Founder Networking 407

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

It has a huge impact on productivity, as well as morale and loyalty to the company. Trust causes the brain to release oxytocin, which stimulates productivity and raises motivation. He cites eight leadership actions, which I also recommend, from a non-scientific perspective, as a mentor to entrepreneurs.

Leadership 431

Leadership Non-Compete Social Media Employee 431

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Even after many years mentoring entrepreneurs and advising businesses, I continue to be surprised by the primary focus on products and processes, and the often incidental attention to hiring and nurturing the right people. It’s the same for customers and products, where analytics have long proven their value.

Analytics 303

Analytics Hiring Open Source Employee 303

Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Happy employees lead to productive offices. A productive office environment comes from a combination of things: good management, comfortable work conditions, and a happy team. This blog post will discuss tips for creating a happy and productive office environment.

Product 52

Product Technical Review Software Review Employee 52

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2021

Every one of you business owners I know has worked hard to build your brand, and recognizes the critical value of instant brand recognition and leadership. The push is always on to grow your market with new geographies, new products, and new market segments. Recognize that employee morale impacts your brand.

Leadership 426

Leadership Management Brazil Differentiation 426

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 11, 2016

Bad leadership can be the result of insufficient training, an inadequate understanding of the business, and weak management skills. So, what exactly is bad leadership costing your business and what can be done to safeguard against it? Poor leadership is often compounded by poor communication. Missed deadlines. Communication.

Leadership 100

Leadership Cost Employee Retention 100

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

This past year I asked Don Faul to come and speak about Leadership and what he has learned in his career as a Special Forces marine, and senior executive at Google, Facebook, Pinterest and Athos. The following seeks to capture the essence of his conversation with this year’s Fellows: What is Leadership? Becoming a Great Leader.

Leadership 100

Leadership Software Engineering Silicon Valley Hiring 100