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 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 | Jul 13, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset, Strategies, Time Management, Uncategorized
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Entrepreneurs are blessed with a boundless creative force. Inspiration and ingenuity are always in abundance. However, business owners tend to struggle with time management. If this sounds like you, help has...
by Michael Cooper | Apr 24, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset, Strategies
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Gross profit. Sales revenue. Cash on hand. All of these are important metrics, but they may not be the most important metrics for your business. When I start working with a new client, I always ask which metrics...
by Michael Cooper | Mar 23, 2015 | Brain Types, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset, Right Brain, Strategies
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Creative entrepreneurs have a brain type that I call Innovators + Influencers. When we come up with ideas or make connections between disparate topics or subjects, it often comes in a “flash of brilliance.” While...
