by Michael Cooper | Apr 15, 2022 | Change, Culture, Leadership, Skills, Startup, Strategies
Most startups and technology companies create a toxic culture — often without realizing it until it’s way too late. Employees are overworked, undervalued, and constantly feel like they have to prove themselves. This can lead to poor morale, high turnover...
by Michael Cooper | Feb 24, 2022 | Ask the Coach, Coaching, Leadership
Your leadership style says a lot about you – even if you aren’t aware of it. Your style can say that you’re take-charge, decisive, collaborative, creative, helpful, supportive, trusting or caring. As an executive coach for cutting-edge startup...
by Michael Cooper | Mar 19, 2021 | Ask the Coach, Coaching, Culture, Leadership, Mindset, Skills, Strategies
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ~ Charles W. Eliot As an executive startup coach, investor and advisor specializing in scaling companies, founders and...
by Michael Cooper | Dec 9, 2020 | Ask the Coach, Coaching, Leadership
Bloomberg posted an article yesterday that featured my long-term client and all around rock star Paola Santana, founder & CEO of Social Glass, so I decided to write what I’ve been sharing with clients recently – I hope it’s helpful for you. You...
by Michael Cooper | Dec 11, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Working with an executive coach can give invaluable support to entrepreneurs, sometimes making the difference between failure and success. When entrepreneurs are open-minded and enterprising enough to seek help,...
by Michael Cooper | Nov 9, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Client Success Stories, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Strategies
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com You’ve built a company from scratch and now you’re ready to sell it. First off, congratulations! You’ve done something that most people will never do, and that’s pretty amazing. Selling your company is a big deal....