1841: Investors Are From Mars, Entrepreneurs Are From Venus by Mike Smerklo on Overcoming Miscommunication in Startup Funding
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Episode 1841:
Mike Smerklo highlights the disconnect between entrepreneurs and investors, showing how different mindsets often clash when building a business. He explains how founders can better understand investor expectations, bridge communication gaps, and use these insights to strengthen relationships that ultimately fuel growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/investors-are-from-mars/
Quotes to ponder:
"Investors are from Mars and entrepreneurs are from Venus."
"Entrepreneurs see opportunity everywhere, investors see risk everywhere."
"The entrepreneur is focused on growing the business, while the investor is focused on protecting and growing capital."
Episode references:
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: https://www.amazon.com/Men-Mars-Women-Venus-Understanding/dp/0060574216
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1840: The 3 Reasons Great Companies Stop Growing-And The Solution by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute
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Episode 1840:
Christine Comaford reveals the hidden reasons why even successful businesses plateau, showing how blind spots, unclear leadership, and lack of innovation hold companies back. She explains how to reignite growth by fostering clarity, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement that keeps organizations agile and thriving.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/the-3-reasons-great-companies-stop-growing-and-the-solution/
Quotes to ponder:
"Blind spots are an enormous threat to growth, and the higher you rise in leadership, the fewer people will tell you the truth."
"Accountability creates clarity, which in turn creates safety, trust, and results."
"Growth stalls when a company stops innovating and starts protecting what they have instead of reaching for what’s next."
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1839: Preventing Your Staff from Experiencing Burnout by Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership on Building Healthy Work Cultures
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Episode 1839:
Michael Levitt highlights how leaders can prevent staff burnout by fostering healthier workplace environments. He emphasizes practical steps like setting realistic expectations, encouraging recovery time, and modeling balance, so teams remain engaged, energized, and productive.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/preventing-your-staff-from-experiencing-burnout
Quotes to ponder:
"Employees that are overworked are more likely to make mistakes, and their overall productivity will drop."
"Encouraging staff to take their breaks, use their vacation time, and actually disconnect from work when they are off is crucial to prevent burnout."
"Leaders need to set the example by practicing healthy work-life balance themselves."
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1838: Setting Each Other Up For Success AND Why I Don't Bring My Phone to Meetings by Michael Piperno
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Episode 1838:
Michael Piperno highlights how small, intentional choices can transform collaboration and focus. From creating an environment where colleagues feel supported to practicing presence by leaving phones behind in meetings, he shows how these habits build trust, respect, and genuine connection.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/setting-each-other-up-for-success/ AND https://www.michaelpiperno.com/why-i-dont-bring-my-phone-to-meetings/
Quotes to ponder:
"When we take the time to set each other up for success, we foster trust, respect, and collaboration."
"Bringing my phone into a meeting is a distraction, not just for me but for everyone else."
"Being present shows respect for the people you’re with."
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1837: The Essential Missing Half of Getting Things Done by Steve Pavlina on Balancing Productivity with Purpose
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Episode 1837:
Steve Pavlina explores why productivity systems often fall short, highlighting that efficiency means little without clear vision and purpose. He shows how aligning your daily actions with long-term values creates balance, fulfillment, and momentum, rather than just busywork.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/02/the-essential-missing-half-of-getting-things-done/
Quotes to ponder:
"Getting Things Done is a wonderful system, but it’s only half the equation."
"Without a clear vision of what you’re working towards, you can be extremely efficient and still make no real progress."
"When you combine vision and productivity, you gain both direction and speed."
Episode references:
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563
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