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Every Startup is a Custom Job
Innovative high-potential startups are, by their very nature, “custom jobs.”
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Discovering the Meaning of Gradual
The neurosurgeon said, “No restrictions anymore. Just add things gradually.” Easier said than done, apparently!
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The Dilemma of Two Good Options
Sometimes when you have one spot to fill, you find you have a great problem: More than one outstanding option to fill that spot.
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Pants and People
Growing a high-potential business presents many opportunities and encounters with people that can be pretty intimidating. My mentor taught me that remembering the human dimension can help you engage authentically and effectively. That insight has helped me often.
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Big Sticks
Organizational leaders often carry a “big stick” that sometimes puts excess weight behind any minor questions or requests they might make. This dynamic can waste a lot of organizational resources, so it is essential to be mindful when you find you have a “big stick.”
