Where Age Is No Barrier
After spending two days at Startup Grind Global 2020, I was struck by how often I heard the word empathy. On a variety of stages, speakers doubled down on empathy--both on a need for it in startups and the lure of working with others who …
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“Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.” The quote is attributed to Albert Camus, and I couldn’t agree more. That’s why I believe fiction can be a lens into the dynamics at play in startups. In fact, life in the startup world …
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Last week I sat in a busy American Red Cross office, a small tablet in hand, struggling to read the tiny type on a lengthy, required questionnaire before donating blood. Within minutes, an intake nurse called my name and gestured for me to …
This isn’t your first rodeo. In fact, you have decades of work experience behind you, and over these years you have seen many things fail. Today, your young team is discussing a new strategy that you can clearly see won’t work. You’re ready …
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Ageism can be a total downer. However, getting glum about it and shutting down neither helps your career, nor lets you be part of the solution. Sometimes, then, it’s wise to focus on the positive. There IS some good news out there, as …
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