14 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Mothers
Starting and growing a company is very similar to having a baby. If you are, or want to be, an entrepreneur, you can learn a lot from mothers.
Here are 14 tips:
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When To Delegate And Why We Don’t
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Something To Guide Us Through Good and Bad Times
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When To Delegate And Why We Don’t
One of the things I struggled with when I started managing is delegation. I had a tough time finding a balance between stepping back and taking charge of the work to be done.
Here is what I learned.
Something To Guide Us Through Good and Bad Times
Once in a while, we come across words of wisdom that seem to fit perfectly with your situation. For me, I came across this one a few times before. All were tough times. However this one applies to good times just as well.
Why You’re Better Off Without That Arrogant Genius Employee
I wrote before on when to fire someone, which is a difficult topic for most managers. One of the readers later told me that he would not fire the “diva” employee (has great output, but bad attitude). The reader has this brilliant technical employee working in his startup with a “personality problem”, but is holding on to the employee because he is critical for the startup’s success.
I couldn’t disagree more! And I will tell you why.
One Important Business Lesson You Can Learn From A Nursery
My wife and I received an email from our son’s nursery that delighted us and taught me an important business lesson. The email was informing us that they will be carrying out a fire drill the following week. This was just one of the many initiatives they have been telling us about that are delighting us and reassuring us we made the right choice.
Lean In To Life’s Punches Like A Boxer
Years ago, I was in a boxing class learning how to slip punches. My trainer Richard Dimitri gave me a simple tip that turned out to be a valuable life lesson. It influenced how I approach life.
How You Can Tell Someone Will Resign
Here is a list of common signs you can identify that someone is about to resign. A good manager will be able to read these signs and take action to preempt instead of fighting fires.
Regain Your Child-Like Maturity
One of the many amazing things about children is that they are free spirited. They do what’s on their mind without worrying about what others think about them.
