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Tag Archives: the soft stuff
That is “Interesting”
“Interesting” is the last word that you usually want to hear in a business context – especially when it stands alone. You have slaved over PowerPoints, demonstrations, use cases, discussion outlines, business arguments or models, and upon presentation the audience … Continue reading
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Entrepreneurship for 8th Graders (and you too).
Recently I had the opportunity to present career experiences in entrepreneurship to my daughter’s eighth grade class at the Village School of Naples. The slide deck encapsulates my simple advice and a deep discussion. Of course there were stories too! … Continue reading
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What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Runners!
After every run I ask myself 4 questions: How was my run affected by: (1) Strength – How tired is my body? (2) Endurance – How far could I run – comfortably? (3) Weather – How did the environment –temperature, … Continue reading
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Do You Keep A Mental Model?
Most entrepreneurs have unique life experience. Many have encountered adversity. They tend to be thoughtful and self-aware. The humble entrepreneur is also reflective. She questions where she has been, what she believes and how it translates into her business. This … Continue reading
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Healthy Entrepreneurs: The Heart of “The Soft Stuff”
If you want to get the soft stuff right, you have to start with good health. Superior health gives entrepreneurs a meaningful advantage. And by solid health I mean enduring, self-aware commitment to achieving and keeping health in balance. It … Continue reading
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The Soft Stuff ™
A corporate CEO once said to me – “I don’t do the soft stuff”-“I just do the hard stuff.” In other words he was most comfortable performing the financial engineering and the command and control functions. The tools of that … Continue reading
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