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How to Coach Your Team (The Development Pipeline) coaching culture management psychology May 21, 2020

If feedback isn't helping your team to improve, it's time to try a coaching approach instead. Learn how to apply the Development Pipeline within your startup.

Every leader wants...

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How to Identify Your Purpose at Work management psychology scale-up May 06, 2020

We all need a sense of purpose in our lives, but when we can’t find one, it can leave us lifeless and unmotivated. Our daily pursuit of money and respect is shaped by...

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24 Realistic Expectations When Working for a Startup culture management psychology Apr 29, 2020

Need to know what you're getting into when working for a startup? Here's a list of realistic expectations so you don't have to leave it to chance.

Every manager knows the...

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How to Implement OKRs at a Startup leadership management scale-up strategy Apr 22, 2020

If you're a startup leader, using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can help keep your company accountable for its goals. Here's how to implement them.

Objectives and Key...

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How to Build Simpler Products management marketing product Apr 08, 2020

Are you over-engineering your products? Use these tips to reduce complexity and build simple products that delight customers—without making them complex.

You’ve...

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How to Resolve Team Conflicts communications feedback management Apr 01, 2020

Find win-win solutions to team conflicts by applying the principles of non-violent communication at work.

If you’re trying to innovate, taking a critical business...

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How to Motivate a Startup Team culture management psychology Dec 10, 2019

Have you ever met someone who’s highly motivated at work? Try to picture them now.

You might have a mental image of someone upbeat, someone focused on getting results and...

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The Five Meetings Every CEO Should Lead founders management meetings Nov 19, 2019

When your whole company works in the same room, news gets around fast. Impromptu meetings, discussions over lunch, and overheard phone calls mean the team usually has a good...

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How to Train New Managers in Your Startup coaching culture management Nov 05, 2019

The opportunity for startups to grow their own leaders has never been greater.

When your company is scaling, it’s critical to develop your leaders. More staff means...

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How to Ask Your Team The Right Questions coaching communications management Sep 24, 2019

Here are powerful questions you can ask your team that will help them think on their own and be more productive.

At University, I studied Mathematical Sciences. Each week, we...

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