Scaling Challenges No One Warned You About
Scaling a startup is one of the most exciting phases of a business journey. It’s when the hard work of finding product-market fit begins to pay off, and growth seems…
Managing Underappreciated High Achievers – How Can You Help?
If the last article, Feeling Underappreciated? Self Sabotaging Leadership Behaviors, really resonated with you, here are some ideas for how you can support a high achieving person who may feel…
Feeling Underappreciated? Self-Sabotaging Leadership Behaviors
This one might sting a little. If you feel underappreciated at work, there's a good chance you're sabotaging yourself.It’s more common than you think. You may be the linchpin of…
Embracing ambiguity: Strategies for Engineers and Scientists Turned Startup Leaders
Many of the startup leaders I work with are engineers or scientists by training. Transitioning from the structured world of engineering or science to the unpredictable landscape of startup entrepreneurship…
Effective Time Management Strategies for Leaders
Time is a precious commodity when you’re a leader. Your ability to navigate the demands of a fast-paced environment can make all the difference to both you and your team.…
Self-Aware Startup Leaders Excel at These 4 Things
If you read the last article, Does Self-Awareness Really Matter in a Startup?, then you saw there are lots of studies supporting the importance and transformative impact of self-awareness. To…
Does Self-Awareness Really Matter in Startup Leadership?
In the dynamic world of startups, leadership isn't just about making decisions; it's about understanding oneself and being able to persevere in the context of ever-present challenges and constant change.…
What are the most effective startup leadership styles?
Leadership is not a one-size-fits-all concept; it comes in various styles, each with its strengths and applications. As a leader in the startup world, understanding these styles and knowing when…
Essential Skills for Effective Startup Leadership
In the dynamic world of startups, effective leadership is a multifaceted role. Let's dive into what it means and explore key characteristics that define successful startup leaders. Defining Startup Leadership…
Be honest – are you really encouraging collaboration?
Managers often want to reward individual performance to motivate and acknowledge their employees. However, if not done carefully, this can inadvertently undermine collaboration across teams. Here are some common ways…
Why is it harmful to be nice?
Being a leader at a startup company requires finding the right balance between being supportive and maintaining a productive work environment. While being kind and approachable is valuable, being excessively…
Are you too direct?
If you’ve been called “too direct,” that probably means you are delivering clear messages in an abrasive manner. Since communication clarity is a prized ability, here are some ways to…
How to Improve Your Verbal Communication Style
So, you’ve decided to take the next phase in your development as a leader: working on your communication skills. When you start working on your verbal communication skills, it’s critical…
How to be more appreciated at work
It's really unmotivating to work hard when you feel your efforts are undervalued or unnoticed. How do you know whether or not to seek appreciation, or move on to a…
Secrets of the C-Suite
If you are or aspire to be a senior leader, here are some hidden aspects of the role that you should understand. These aspects can hamper your job performance and…
How to repair a sour work relationship
If you have a colleague who you dread seeing, doesn't respond to your requests, or with whom you generally have a negative relationship, it's time to relieve your stress and…