Does the Quality of the Startup Team Really Matter?

Conventional wisdom says that investors believe that the quality of the startup team is essential for success. If you doubt that, take a minute and Google “importance of startup team.” I see 4,530,000 hits, including from Forbes.com, Entrepreneur.com, Medium.com and TechCrunch.com – all of which make great points. These articles are filled with a mix…

Could You Be the Problem on Your Team?

How Do You Know if You’re the Problem on Your Team? How Do You Fix It? Lou and Susan ran a successful architectural design firm for nearly 25 years. Lou was the corporate president, and Susan was the secretary and treasurer. As a married couple, it was their dream, because they loved each other, loved…

Do You Value and Respect Your Team Members

Annie recently left her job of six years. She was the lead customer service representative for her organization – a very visible role. A lot of people were sad to see her go, but she ultimately felt great about leaving after years of successful service. Her customers loved her. She was the go-to person for…