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 | 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 | 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....
by Michael Cooper | Oct 30, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Coaching, Leadership, ReadWrite.com, Strategies
This article originally appeared on ReadWrite.com Burning Man may seem like a strange place to glean business lessons. But it’s where I’ve learned invaluable leadership skills, gained a ton of experience around human motivation, and brought these abilities...
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...