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Why Executives from Large Companies Fail at Startups: Lessons Learned from the Trenches
You may assume that an executive with years of experience leading a large corporation will thrive in the startup world. Well, not always. Despite their past achievements, executives from large companies often face unexpected challenges when transitioning to startups. Executives from large companies may struggle in the startup environment and share valuable lessons learned from […]
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Leadership
Motivation
The Most Impactful Thing You Can Do Right Now To Motivate Yourself
Setting a SMART goal and breaking it down into actionable steps, and tracking your progress is the most impactful thing you can do today to be more motivated. Having a clear and specific goal to work towards, gives you a sense of purpose and direction, and this can be incredibly motivating.
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Business
6 Steps to Writing a Powerful Mission Statement
the key to writing a strong mission statement is to be clear, concise, and inspiring. It should capture the essence of what the organization is all about and provide a sense of purpose and direction for those who are involved.
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The Mind-Blowing Magic of Meeting Free Days
Meetings are an essential part of any business or organization, but they can also be a major time drain and a source of stress. That’s why it’s important to have meeting-free days in your schedule. Here are a few reasons why you need meeting-free days:
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Personal Brand
Success
How to Be 10% Better in 2020
I’m an avid reader. It’s the best way I know to “sharpen my axe”and continuously improve. Last year I read 40 books. Included among them is a favorite that I’ve read three times already. Carol Dweck’s Mindset: “The New Psychology of Success.
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Life
Success
Here Are The 7 Most Powerful Ways To Have a Better Year
Instead I’d like you challenge you to be brave and address these 7 key anchors to having a better year. They’ll take daily time and attention, but they’ll have the greatest impact.
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Leadership
Life
Why You Need to Stop Asking For Permission
I had lunch with a friend today. She told me she wished there were other people in her industry that used social media to promote what they were doing. I told her to be the first. I told her not to ask for permission and do it. She cringed at first, and but after she saw the beads of sweat build up on my upper lip and realized that I was dead serious with my advice she perked up. Here’s what I told her:
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Happiness
How to Know You’re On the Right Path
Two years ago, my Father had come home from the hospital and was settling in for the evening. Leaving his room that night, I kissed him and told him I loved him. He called to me. “Christopher!” I turned, standing in the doorway and replied: “yeah Dad?” He said, “keep up the good work.” I replied, “ok, Dad.”
I sort of chuckled to myself at the absurdity of the comment. No context. A simple directive. I didn’t think much of it and went about my evening. Those would be the last words my Father would ever speak to me.
It’s difficult to write that sentence. It was two years ago, and as I write this I can feel a deep swell of emotion in my chest. I used to run from that emotion. Dad was ill for six years. I didn’t allow myself to feel the terror of his terminal diagnosis of ALS-Lou Gehrig’s disease.
I drank a scotch to numb the pain. I worked too much to avoid speaking about my pain with my wife. I lost myself.
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Career
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Here’s How to Tell When It’s Time to Quit
By definition entrepreneurs are not quitters. We persevere, push through barriers and succeed. But the most successful know when it’s time to quit.
When I say quit, I don’t mean throwing in the towel and giving up. That’s not it at all. It’s deciding to go a different direction.
We can often get caught up in the well thought-out plan but sometimes, actually, often times, change is good. Those who can embrace the change are the ones who will achieve their goals.
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