Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 25, 2024

Now, before we bring out our pitchforks, while I won’t condone this decision, I want us as business leaders to assess this situation pragmatically, and then determine a path forward. In her second, she apologizes, and then banks on the statement that since her company serves mothers, she hopes these mothers can forgive a mistake.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2021

Doug Meyer-Cuno shares five tips how business owners and managers can lead their companies effectively in a largely remote-based work environment. The post Can Your Company Stay Aligned In A Virtual Setting? 5 Tips For Leaders appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

For example, the COVID-19 pandemic caught every company, large and small, off guard, and at least a third of small businesses did not survive. For most of the others, it was a crisis where business leaders were challenged like never before to rethink their business model, redefine their organizations, and reconnect with customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

People who have been followers too long as an employee don’t realize how hard it is to be a leader. Every new entrepreneur has to initiate the right actions to be perceived as a leader in their chosen business domain by their team and by their customers, or the road to success and satisfaction will be lost along the way.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2023

To achieve real growth, business leaders need to improve both employee as well as customer experiences. For example, many companies are fighting the remote work trend by bringing team members back to the office where they can better focus together on improving customer experience. Predictive – able to anticipate and provide resources.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2023

He succinctly outlines the key behaviors that I believe every business leader must focus on, to drive innovation without waiting for the next competitive crisis: Avoid the assumption that current gifts will keep on giving. The best leaders spend more time on their own processes, skills, and hard decisions on what to keep and what to divest.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2021

Yet I suspect that few of you have seriously thought about the scope of problems that every CEO must face, and what capabilities are the key to success, whether your company is a small startup, or a multi-billion multi-national conglomerate. Walk the talk to create a winning company culture.

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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. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact. Everyone wants leaders who get things done and meet commitments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2023

Since the recent pandemic, I find that business leaders are fighting to retain and attract new talent to recover from necessary attrition losses and team members quitting due to personal priorities. Human-oriented leaders prioritize helping their team feel they matter and add value. Add value by helping team members feel valued.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2022

These authors reference real cases and real business leaders, based on their decades of experience in building companies and executive coaching. I offer here their summary of purposes and inspirations that have motivated existing business leaders, with insights from my own mentoring and coaching experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2023

This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back. Charlene Li, in her classic book “ Open Leadership ,” shows leaders how to tap into the power of the social technology revolution and use social media to be “open” while still maintaining control. Are you there yet?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2022

One 11-year study of over 200 companies over a decade ago, detailed in the book “ Corporate Culture and Performance ,” found that those working on their culture improved revenue by 516%, and increased net income by 755%. In fact, they need an early focus on developing their moral compass, as well as setting the right ethical tone.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

He succinctly outlines the key behaviors that I believe every business leader must focus on, to drive innovation without waiting for the next competitive crisis: Avoid the assumption that current gifts will keep on giving. The best leaders spend more time on their own processes, skills, and hard decisions on what to keep and what to divest.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2022

They are always on the lookout for ways to prepare current and future design leaders. Probably the most recognized design thinking business leader was Steve Jobs at Apple, as he drove the company from personal computers to new markets, including the iPhone and iPad. Openly express ideas and what you think, see, and feel.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2023

It doesn’t take a huge marketing budget to provide public recognition in team meetings for individual initiatives that can benefit the company. These might include anyone bringing in a new customer, representing the company in a good social cause, or participating in a video or social media campaign on their own time. Reward success.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Many business leaders view their corporate culture as so important that they make it a point to hire people who are a good fit for that culture – and jettison any employees who aren’t. Your company’s culture should inform everything you do. The post What Happens When Leaders Forget The Culture That Made Their Company Great?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The trusted leader. Running a new company cannot always be a consensus-driven process, especially when hard decisions need to be made that affect everybody’s lives. Being the leader doesn’t mean more equity, nor does it mean the leader will necessarily be CEO. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

With real-time online reviews and feedback via the Internet, and instant relationships via social media, a voice from the top that is inconsistent with what is heard from the firing line defines a dysfunctional and noncompetitive company for today’s customer. Your career and your company’s future depend on it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2023

As a business consultant, I can get you started in this transformation, but I was pleased to see more detailed guidance, including things to watch out for, in a recent book, “ The Ecosystem Economy ,” by Venkat Atluri and Miklos Dietz, both senior partners at McKinsey & Company with much experience.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Katrina Burrus , author of “ Managing Brilliant Jerks: How Organizations and Coaches Can Transform Difficult Leaders into Powerful Visionaries “ Toxic workplaces sometimes start at the top. Difficult, abrasive leaders can create a culture of tension, fear, and abusive behavior at every organizational level.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2022

The days of a single autocratic leader are gone. Every team needs to trust all other members and their leaders, before they give their full commitment and effort. As a team member or leader, it’s time to speak up more, ask more questions, and proactively find common interests. Live by your team mission and company values.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2023

Many business leaders I meet in my consulting practice are frustrated by the challenge of getting their teams working together, increasing engagement, and tackling market change requirements. These cost very little and have large returns for all. Highlight career advancement opportunities and examples.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

Every entrepreneur and business leader I know realizes that it takes a dedicated team to build and run a successful business, and nurturing that team is one of your most important priorities. I find this one to be just as important as physical health, but often overlooked by business leaders and personnel managers alike.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Most leaders agree that poor customer service is a business killer today, in terms of lost customers, reduced profits, and low morale. Companies with great service routinely spend 3% to 5% of salaries training team members – experienced as well as new. Yet the average perception of customer experience has not improved.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2020

Some leaders may think building a happiness-generating culture isn’t a priority now. After all, a lot of companies are in survival mode. This could tempt leaders to think that employees are lucky to have a job at all. Many companies are not out of the woods yet. If so, this is short-sighted thinking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2021

Many professionals in business, from startups to multi-nationals, assume that team leader or executive is an appointed position, and the skills come with the title. Team members want leaders who calm their worries, not amplify them. Criticize others and the company. There is some aspect of self that they find unacceptable.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

In order to remain competitive and relevant, companies in the financial industry need to use digital platforms for their financial PR campaigns. Image source: Pexels A comprehensive digital approach to financial PR can help companies become more visible, build confidence and trust, and eventually influence business results.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2023

Based on their long careers assisting in leadership development with large companies as well as small, they detail eight keys to enhancing your leadership impact at work, home, and anywhere else that needs you. Nearly all business leaders, no matter how much success they have, face blindspots in their personal and business lives.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 18, 2017

Although there are several business leadership styles, they typically fall into two basic categories: Leaders and bosses. Leaders generate a vision and roadmap for their employees that support the company’s goals, while bosses generally consider themselves supervisors or people managers. Leaders give their teams credit.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2020

by Joel Patterson , the founder of The Vested Group and author of “ The Big Commitment: Solving The Mysteries Of Your ERP Implementation “ As a challenging year winds down, companies are sifting through what worked and what didn’t as they prepare to reboot for 2021 after dealing with the many difficulties brought on by the pandemic.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2023

Based on my years of experience as a business consultant, I’m convinced that most business leaders are so busy with day-to-day issues that they have no time to be proactive with new innovation and staving off future competitors. To stay a leader, you need to find other breakthroughs on a regular basis, and not rely on a past legacy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2022

In my role as a mentor, I challenge every business leader to be more open-minded as they face the challenges of change and new competitors entering their space. Successful business leaders don’t surround themselves with “yes” people, or team members that never speak up. Don’t be totally driven by a key customer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

For a hands-on guide in developing data-driven people strategies, I found some practical techniques in the classic book, “ The Data Driven Leader ,” by Jenny Dearborn and David Swanson. The best leaders use data and analytics to identify key offenders to continually reduce these problems. Where are you along this spectrum?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In my experience as an employee, up to an executive, in large companies as well as small, I’ve found that people who are consistently negative and complain are a big constraint on productivity, as well as the most difficult management problem that most business leaders face. As a leader, publicly reward positive feedback.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 20, 2022

According to an Accenture study, companies are increasingly becoming invested in creation, with 62% of high-growth companies planning to invest in technologies that lead to higher rates of innovation study. There was a time when Nokia enjoyed almost a monopoly-like status and seemed like a company that was here to stay.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Great leaders are indispensable for business growth and goal achievement within any organization. The discussion often lies in distinguishing between born and made leaders. While some individuals may possess innate leadership qualities, most successful leaders have honed their skills over time and continue to strive for improvement.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hiring individuals who are not only skilled but also align with the company’s vision is vital. Insights from industry leaders provide not just inspiration but real-world context to these tips. ” — Alex Vasekin, CEO, AdTech Holding Learning from these industry leaders offers invaluable insights.

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