Being a startup founder is a lot like being a parent: a full-time job.
Categories Leadership & Culture
Great leadership boils down to managing one key startup asset: your people.
You can’t expect to hire engaged startup employees off the bat -- your job is to manage them so they’re inspired to work harder, stay loyal and meet company goals. But hiring, firing and managing take practice; few of us are born managers. Plus, every decision you make (good or bad) helps set the tone for your company culture. That's a lot of responsibility. Are you up to the task?
11 Methods for Dealing With Problem Employees
You want to be graceful and clear when dealing with problem employees. Eleven founders weigh in on how to deal so as to not exacerbate the problem.
6 Reasons to Say “I Do” to a Fellow Entrepreneur
Love entrepreneurship? Here are 6 advantages to marrying someone who is equally head over heels.
Your Employees Are Not Like You
So stop treating them like they are. The better you understand your employees, the more effectively you will be able to run your business.