I read a great article today, from the founder of a new startup called Foodspotting. The post is about her being able to clearly envision how things would work out at her startup, before she started it. It is a fascinating read and shows power and clarity of purpose. When you have a clear vision - Read More -
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The Past and the Future
If not handled carefully, the past has the ability to hinder future progress. It is most important to realize and understand that the past does not have to be your future. If we sit back and do nothing to change what is happening today, inevitably occurrences of your past will creep into your future. Everyone - Read More -
5 Reasons why Teams Fail
“You will find men who want to be carried on the shoulders of others, who think that the world owes them a living. They don’t seem to see that we must all lift together and pull together.” Henry Ford I started this series with a question posed by a reader asking why some teams succeed - Read More -
Consistent Poor Results
Lack of Accountability
Accountability breeds response-ability.
Lack of Trust
Lack of Candor
“You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.” Indira Gandhi I have written about the importance of candor in earlier posts. When teams are unable to communicate effectively, problems start manifesting themselves from all angles. Most start up teams comprise of 3-5 individuals who usually work in very close proximity. When these individuals are unable - Read More -