Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2019

One thing we all have to learn in business is how to work with and lead people that are not like you , and don’t think like you. For me, it was a session with Myers Briggs that finally opened my eyes on how to deal with different people. Never try to change people – capitalize on their strengths.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 18, 2024

These are people that didn’t make their money through a tech startup or startup investing. Closing Some wealthy people don’t sweat the details. Other people feel like they got to where they are by scratching and clawing for every last dollar—or retaining lawyers to do that for them. I’m not talking about active angels.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

The post Tungsten Carbide Applications that People Must Know appeared first on The Startup Magazine. The best thing is that tungsten carbide is a very recyclable material, and it’s not hard to find a tungsten carbide recycling company worldwide.

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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.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 24, 2022

Grow Your Business By Growing Your People written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. She’s also the author of a new book — Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company. Helping people develop their potential and become the self they want to be and are capable of being is what leaders strive toward.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

By putting people first — as opposed to process. Though agile is all about process and that’s where much of our attention has gone, it’s time we shifted out focus on people and interactions. In his new book “ People Over Process: Leadership for Agility “, technology expert Michael K.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 27, 2023

Good leaders take care of their people, and keep focused on bringing them together for a common cause. The post Take Care Of Your People appeared first on Young Upstarts. Leading a team?

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Version One Ventures

MAY 23, 2019

In this installment, I’m thrilled to introduce Chelsea MacDonald , Head of People Operations at Ada Support. She was a data analyst and has been in People and leadership roles since 2011. What does a Head or VP of People do? Chelsea : A Head of People sets an organization up to do their best work in a way that scales.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Believe it or not, it’s possible to compassionately fire people. It’s natural for people to cry during this meeting. It’s not uncommon for businesses to fire people for reasons that could get them in trouble. After all, people will notice the employee is no longer there. Offer Consultation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2018

Simply speaking, culture-driven businesses put their people first, and people make the business, rather than the other way around. Today’s business mantra must be “Take care of your people and they will take care of your business.” Yet, in the long run, your people are your business.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The post Eight Words And Phrases Leaders Use That Turn People Off appeared first on Young Upstarts. Jo Anne Preston gives eight words and phrases that may seem harmless on the surface, but can sow dissonance and tension in the workplace.

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Hunter Walker

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

What To Look For When Reference Checking Polarizing Entrepreneurs There are certain words I don’t want to hear when doing backchannel references on a startup CEO. Sketchy would be one. Unmotivated another. Or those special little bombs of a phrase like “enjoys playing founder more than being one” and “tells a good story but no follow-through.”

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Reid Hoffman

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The emergence of a “personal learning cloud” makes it convenient and affordable for people to access new ways to learn. Granted, it’s usually easier to build a learning network if you’re employed by a well-known firm, have a broad existing network, or have something in your background that will incline people to respond to your request.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2023

Isn’t it amazing that some people you know always seem to be working hard, but never seem to get anything done? As an entrepreneur, you need to avoid partnering with these people, or hiring them into your startup. The challenge is to find people who get things done, as well as work hard.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2022

Every business needs repeatable processes to grow and thrive, but modern business processes need the right people to make them efficient and productive. In addition, today’s customers judge a company by perceived people relationships through social media, phone conversations, and sales experiences.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

You don’t have enough hours in a day, or trained people, to succeed with lower margins in a services startup. Recruit only the best people, with the right base skills. This substantiates your expertise and value, builds peer relationships, gives you access to the people and technology to keep you current.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 7, 2023

A tremendous amount of value is lost when people are constantly interrupted. The post Stop Interrupting People appeared first on Young Upstarts. Interrupting women is the norm in the business world, and it’s a disgrace.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Most people see this as a management failure, but I believe that you as a team member have an equal responsibility in recognizing the problem and fixing it. You can improve your office culture by nurturing positive relationships with people, actively listening to feedback, and coaching peers.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Internet has made it easier than ever for people to find contact information for others. One way to find someone's contact information is to use a people search engine like the True People Search app. The post True People Search: How To Find Someone’s Contact Information appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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David Teten

JULY 9, 2012

Countless psychology studies have proven that we tend to like people who look and/or think like us. We are thus more likely to befriend those people, we are more likely to develop strong ties to them, and even eventually to marry one of those people. [1] The 18-year-olds were excited to learn the answer.

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 3, 2019

We’re investing in Nexus alongside 1confirmation, Blockchain Capital, and Semantic Ventures and are excited about being part of bringing insurance back to the people. The post Announcing our investment in Nexus Mutual, a people-powered alternative to insurance appeared first on Version One.

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Hunter Walker

AUGUST 31, 2023

At the time Melania was in discussions with Ethena about joining the startup as VP People, happily employed at a larger company but knowing she wanted new challenges. Hunter Walk: One of my favorite things to do for founders is speaking with people who are considering joining their startup.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 17, 2023

Here are some tips to hire the right people for your startup. The post 5 Tips For Hiring The Right People For Your Startup appeared first on Young Upstarts. Recruiting suitable candidates for your new business is crucial for its success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2021

From my own experience hiring and managing people in large companies as well as small, here are the key characteristics to seek and nurture in new team members: Look for people who exude energy and passion. Every successful business is a collaboration of people with complementary skills, who are willing and excited to work together.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 29, 2022

A great people strategy is one of the most critical steps any organization can take to build a successful and sustainable workforce. The post Why Should A People Strategy Focus On Your Employees? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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David Teten

JULY 9, 2012

Countless psychology studies have proven that we tend to like people who look and/or think like us. We are thus more likely to befriend those people, we are more likely to develop strong ties to them, and even eventually to marry one of those people. [1] The 18-year-olds were excited to learn the answer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Investors invest in people, not ideas. Customers buy from people, not companies. The Power of Self-Discipline ,” outlined seven ways to make other people feel important, which I believe are extremely relevant to entrepreneurs and business: Accept people the way they are. Employees rally for a great leader, not a brand.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

You don’t have enough hours in a day, or trained people, to succeed with lower margins in a services startup. Recruit only the best people, with the right base skills. This substantiates your expertise and value, builds peer relationships, gives you access to the people and technology to keep you current.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2023

The post Does Social Learning Benefit People Of All Socioeconomic Backgrounds? Businesses that want to maximize their talent development efforts will find social learning to be the only tool capable of unleashing an organization’s full potential. appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The internet has had a significant impact on the way people live. It has allowed people to connect worldwide, has made information more accessible, and has made it easier for people to do business. The post How The Internet Has Changed The Way People Live appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2021

People listen and remember a personal story and impact more than a large chart of facts. People give real credibility to fresh insights that could not have come from Google search. Draw people into your story to make them insiders. Ask people to explain back to you what they heard, and then make improvements with each iteration.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

In my experience in large businesses as well as years of advising startups, I see far too much focus on product skills, and too little on people and process skills. This means all business people, especially entrepreneurs, need to get beyond the presentations and the experts, to actively listen to real customers.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 18, 2022

The post Advice For Young People Starting Their Careers appeared first on Young Upstarts. At that stage in life when you are finishing school and looking forward to the next chapter? Here's some career advice for those starting their careers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

These are the people who will help you to thrive and prosper. By recognizing negative personality types, like the control freak, the blameless type, the idea thief, and the entitled, you will have a better chance of not taking his or her behavior personally. Avoid associating with them. Proactively form relationships with positive types.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 28, 2022

The post Is Your Business Unconsciously Hostile To Disabled People? Inclusion has become an integral component of any successful business in this day and age. Make sure yours is an inclusive workplace. appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 25, 2021

The post How Do People Fund Start-ups? Generation Z desires the freedom and vast range of opportunities that come with entrepreneurial life. However, funding these new start-ups is altogether another challenge. Here are some options on how to fund your future start-up. . appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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OnlyOnce

AUGUST 18, 2011

People First. I do not think it’s telling that my fourth post in this series of posts on Return Path’s core values ( kickoff post , tag cloud ) is something called People First. Anyway, at Return Path , We believe that people come first. How does this “people first” mentality influence my/our day-to-day activities?

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