Author: Dueep Jyot Singh
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 0463042972
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Table of Contents How to Help Yourself (or Others) Become a Self-Starter Table of Contents Introduction Starting Young How Important Is Responsible Parenting Qualities Of A Self-Starter External influences Allow a Child His/Her Own Freedom Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Remember, there is absolutely no cut off point for when you begin learning or when you stop learning, based on age. This book is going to tell you a large number of stories, taken from philosophical books, advice and guidance books, and also experiences based on knowledge, extensive reading, practical application, attitude, mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional factors being added, – some of them being personal tales – and so on, about what consists of a self-starter, how you can be a self-starter. Or, how can you make your kid one, from day Go itself. You may notice, I am not using the word Leader, that word has now become rather shabby with its social and political associations in the 20th and 21st century. The same way, “personal integrity and honor” has no locus standii, in today’s cynical world, where it is very easy to put your hand upon your heart and say “on my honor”and expect to be trusted and believed. But every parent out there wants his kid to be a leader. He associates personal, financial, social, national and international success with this particular word. We have thousands of bestsellers out there, teaching you how to become a leader, even if you happen to be a total jellyfish personality wise and behavior wise. It is interesting to know, that none of the writers who have been writing these so-called bestsellers have the time to sit down, during their leadership activities, and get these books ghostwritten by other non-leaders! Or maybe somebody wants to write his own autobiography at the fag end of a successful career in leadership and wants to justify either his actions or wants plenty of approval of the generations which are going to come after him, and decides to write a self glorifying book on what he achieved as a leader. So is he a self-starter?
How to Help Yourself (or Others) Become a Self-Starter
Author: Dueep Jyot Singh
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 0463042972
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Table of Contents How to Help Yourself (or Others) Become a Self-Starter Table of Contents Introduction Starting Young How Important Is Responsible Parenting Qualities Of A Self-Starter External influences Allow a Child His/Her Own Freedom Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Remember, there is absolutely no cut off point for when you begin learning or when you stop learning, based on age. This book is going to tell you a large number of stories, taken from philosophical books, advice and guidance books, and also experiences based on knowledge, extensive reading, practical application, attitude, mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional factors being added, – some of them being personal tales – and so on, about what consists of a self-starter, how you can be a self-starter. Or, how can you make your kid one, from day Go itself. You may notice, I am not using the word Leader, that word has now become rather shabby with its social and political associations in the 20th and 21st century. The same way, “personal integrity and honor” has no locus standii, in today’s cynical world, where it is very easy to put your hand upon your heart and say “on my honor”and expect to be trusted and believed. But every parent out there wants his kid to be a leader. He associates personal, financial, social, national and international success with this particular word. We have thousands of bestsellers out there, teaching you how to become a leader, even if you happen to be a total jellyfish personality wise and behavior wise. It is interesting to know, that none of the writers who have been writing these so-called bestsellers have the time to sit down, during their leadership activities, and get these books ghostwritten by other non-leaders! Or maybe somebody wants to write his own autobiography at the fag end of a successful career in leadership and wants to justify either his actions or wants plenty of approval of the generations which are going to come after him, and decides to write a self glorifying book on what he achieved as a leader. So is he a self-starter?
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 0463042972
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Table of Contents How to Help Yourself (or Others) Become a Self-Starter Table of Contents Introduction Starting Young How Important Is Responsible Parenting Qualities Of A Self-Starter External influences Allow a Child His/Her Own Freedom Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Remember, there is absolutely no cut off point for when you begin learning or when you stop learning, based on age. This book is going to tell you a large number of stories, taken from philosophical books, advice and guidance books, and also experiences based on knowledge, extensive reading, practical application, attitude, mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional factors being added, – some of them being personal tales – and so on, about what consists of a self-starter, how you can be a self-starter. Or, how can you make your kid one, from day Go itself. You may notice, I am not using the word Leader, that word has now become rather shabby with its social and political associations in the 20th and 21st century. The same way, “personal integrity and honor” has no locus standii, in today’s cynical world, where it is very easy to put your hand upon your heart and say “on my honor”and expect to be trusted and believed. But every parent out there wants his kid to be a leader. He associates personal, financial, social, national and international success with this particular word. We have thousands of bestsellers out there, teaching you how to become a leader, even if you happen to be a total jellyfish personality wise and behavior wise. It is interesting to know, that none of the writers who have been writing these so-called bestsellers have the time to sit down, during their leadership activities, and get these books ghostwritten by other non-leaders! Or maybe somebody wants to write his own autobiography at the fag end of a successful career in leadership and wants to justify either his actions or wants plenty of approval of the generations which are going to come after him, and decides to write a self glorifying book on what he achieved as a leader. So is he a self-starter?
Raising A Self-starter
Author: Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0306813157
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
"First published in the United Kingdom in 1998 by Vermilion, an imprint of Ebury Press"--T.p. verso.
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0306813157
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
"First published in the United Kingdom in 1998 by Vermilion, an imprint of Ebury Press"--T.p. verso.
How to Become a Self-Starter
Author: Dueep Jyot Singh
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 1311289216
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Table of Contents Introduction Using Your Own Initiative to Earn Money Marketing Rules Improving your Self-Esteem Steps for Self Starting Taking Things into Your Own Hands You Are in the Driving Seat Challenge Yourself Follow Your Dream Tap Your Potential Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Being in the teaching/training line, as well as in the management line, I have had plenty of opportunities to gauge the abilities of my students as well as my professional team members. During this time I noticed that a large number of people would rather leave everybody else to do their work for them, instead of taking their own initiative and getting the work done. For students, this was acceptable; after all, they had been trained by their parents, and by their teachers to do things a certain way and unfortunately that meant that they were not encouraged to use their own creativity or initiative to think for themselves and make their own decisions. But this was not acceptable in adults, who were afraid to take decisions even in cases of emergencies, because they were scared that their decision would not be accepted by their superiors, who doesn't like initiative and self-starters on their payroll.
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 1311289216
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Table of Contents Introduction Using Your Own Initiative to Earn Money Marketing Rules Improving your Self-Esteem Steps for Self Starting Taking Things into Your Own Hands You Are in the Driving Seat Challenge Yourself Follow Your Dream Tap Your Potential Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Being in the teaching/training line, as well as in the management line, I have had plenty of opportunities to gauge the abilities of my students as well as my professional team members. During this time I noticed that a large number of people would rather leave everybody else to do their work for them, instead of taking their own initiative and getting the work done. For students, this was acceptable; after all, they had been trained by their parents, and by their teachers to do things a certain way and unfortunately that meant that they were not encouraged to use their own creativity or initiative to think for themselves and make their own decisions. But this was not acceptable in adults, who were afraid to take decisions even in cases of emergencies, because they were scared that their decision would not be accepted by their superiors, who doesn't like initiative and self-starters on their payroll.
The First 20 Hours
Author: Josh Kaufman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101623047
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101623047
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
RedRock Leadership
Author: Jeff Ruby
Publisher: Rrl Publishing
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Today's businesses don't need bosses-they need leaders. Company success doesn't come from telling people what to do. True sustainable success is created from within, and to get there you need to transform your company culture. Jeff Ruby has a process that works. The RedRock Leadership method shows business leaders-from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies-how to double, triple, and even quadruple bottom-line results. Benefit from RedRock's game-changing lessons, including: How to leverage the power of emotions for your business, not against it. Why management alone is an outdated concept-and what to do about it. Understand the six differences between heroic leadership and collaborative leadership... and why collaborative leadership will take your company growth further. The unique four-point plan that starts with leaders and ripples down to your teams to revitalize growth and transform culture. ...plus even more tools, strategies, and step-by-step exercises from RedRock Leadership training programs that have helped strengthen 1,000's of business leaders around the world. Just because you are part of leadership doesn't mean you are a leader. Redefine what it means to be a leader with Jeff Ruby's authentic and insightful keys to collaborative leadership...and forge the path to success in business and in life.
Publisher: Rrl Publishing
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Today's businesses don't need bosses-they need leaders. Company success doesn't come from telling people what to do. True sustainable success is created from within, and to get there you need to transform your company culture. Jeff Ruby has a process that works. The RedRock Leadership method shows business leaders-from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies-how to double, triple, and even quadruple bottom-line results. Benefit from RedRock's game-changing lessons, including: How to leverage the power of emotions for your business, not against it. Why management alone is an outdated concept-and what to do about it. Understand the six differences between heroic leadership and collaborative leadership... and why collaborative leadership will take your company growth further. The unique four-point plan that starts with leaders and ripples down to your teams to revitalize growth and transform culture. ...plus even more tools, strategies, and step-by-step exercises from RedRock Leadership training programs that have helped strengthen 1,000's of business leaders around the world. Just because you are part of leadership doesn't mean you are a leader. Redefine what it means to be a leader with Jeff Ruby's authentic and insightful keys to collaborative leadership...and forge the path to success in business and in life.
Be a Self-Starter: Don't Be a Cranking Machine
Author: Rev. Charles H. Jones
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465316671
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
The topic of this book is, “Be a Self-Starter. Don’t be a Cranking Machine”. We are living in a world today where most people need someone or something to give them a real reason to be productive. Our body is the only body that we have to live in, so we cannot destroy it. This little book is needed in the marketplace to teach people that they can do almost anything they want to do if they set goals and put their minds to work for them. I have written this book with the purpose in mind that it will be easy to read and to understand. This book is intended to reach young people that need to look at life with a real positive attitude. The right attitude will usually help you make the right choices in life. Choices that will help you live productive lives.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465316671
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
The topic of this book is, “Be a Self-Starter. Don’t be a Cranking Machine”. We are living in a world today where most people need someone or something to give them a real reason to be productive. Our body is the only body that we have to live in, so we cannot destroy it. This little book is needed in the marketplace to teach people that they can do almost anything they want to do if they set goals and put their minds to work for them. I have written this book with the purpose in mind that it will be easy to read and to understand. This book is intended to reach young people that need to look at life with a real positive attitude. The right attitude will usually help you make the right choices in life. Choices that will help you live productive lives.
Raising A Self-starter
Author: Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0786747102
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
We all dream of having children who can, for lack of a better way to say it, get on with it and do well in life. A curiosity about life and a love of learning can be the attributes that ensure this goal. How can parents foster this kind of spirit in their children?Explaining her model for motivating children through colorful real-life examples, expert Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer shows how, from the start, we can create a climate at home that fosters self-motivation and encourages self-managed achievement across a range of skills-from study habits to making friends. Full of practical strategies and tips to help children help themselves, Raising a Self-Starter is an essential guide for parents who want the best for their children.
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 0786747102
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
We all dream of having children who can, for lack of a better way to say it, get on with it and do well in life. A curiosity about life and a love of learning can be the attributes that ensure this goal. How can parents foster this kind of spirit in their children?Explaining her model for motivating children through colorful real-life examples, expert Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer shows how, from the start, we can create a climate at home that fosters self-motivation and encourages self-managed achievement across a range of skills-from study habits to making friends. Full of practical strategies and tips to help children help themselves, Raising a Self-Starter is an essential guide for parents who want the best for their children.
Leading With Emotional Courage
Author: Peter Bregman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119505674
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 18 Minutes unlocks the secrets of highly successful leaders and pinpoints the missing ingredient that makes all the difference You have the opportunity to lead: to show up with confidence, connected to others, and committed to a purpose in a way that inspires others to follow. Maybe it’s in your workplace, or in your relationships, or simply in your own life. But great leadership—leadership that aligns teams, inspires action, and achieves results—is hard. And what makes it hard isn’t theoretical, it’s practical. It’s not about knowing what to say or do. It’s about whether you’re willing to experience the discomfort, risk, and uncertainty of saying or doing it. In other words, the most critical challenge of leadership is emotional courage. If you are willing to feel everything, you can do anything. Leading with Emotional Courage, based on the author’s popular blogs for Harvard Business Review, provides practical, real-world advice for building your emotional courage muscle. Each short, easy to read chapter details a distinct step in this emotional “workout,” giving you grounded advice for handling the difficult situations without sacrificing professional ground. By building the courage to say the necessary but difficult things, you become a stronger leader and leave the “should’ves” behind. Theoretically, leadership is straightforward, but how many people actually lead? The gap between theory and practice is huge. Emotional courage is what bridges that gap. It’s what sets great leaders apart from the rest. It gets results. It cuts through the distractions, the noise, and the politics to solve problems and get things done. This book is packed with actionable steps you can take to start building these skills now. Have the courage to speak up when others remain silent Be stable and grounded in the face of uncertainty Respond productively to opposition without getting distracted Weather others’ anger without shutting down or getting defensive Leading with Emotional Courage coaches you to build your emotional courage, exercise it effectively, and create an environment in which people around you take accountability to get hard things done.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119505674
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 18 Minutes unlocks the secrets of highly successful leaders and pinpoints the missing ingredient that makes all the difference You have the opportunity to lead: to show up with confidence, connected to others, and committed to a purpose in a way that inspires others to follow. Maybe it’s in your workplace, or in your relationships, or simply in your own life. But great leadership—leadership that aligns teams, inspires action, and achieves results—is hard. And what makes it hard isn’t theoretical, it’s practical. It’s not about knowing what to say or do. It’s about whether you’re willing to experience the discomfort, risk, and uncertainty of saying or doing it. In other words, the most critical challenge of leadership is emotional courage. If you are willing to feel everything, you can do anything. Leading with Emotional Courage, based on the author’s popular blogs for Harvard Business Review, provides practical, real-world advice for building your emotional courage muscle. Each short, easy to read chapter details a distinct step in this emotional “workout,” giving you grounded advice for handling the difficult situations without sacrificing professional ground. By building the courage to say the necessary but difficult things, you become a stronger leader and leave the “should’ves” behind. Theoretically, leadership is straightforward, but how many people actually lead? The gap between theory and practice is huge. Emotional courage is what bridges that gap. It’s what sets great leaders apart from the rest. It gets results. It cuts through the distractions, the noise, and the politics to solve problems and get things done. This book is packed with actionable steps you can take to start building these skills now. Have the courage to speak up when others remain silent Be stable and grounded in the face of uncertainty Respond productively to opposition without getting distracted Weather others’ anger without shutting down or getting defensive Leading with Emotional Courage coaches you to build your emotional courage, exercise it effectively, and create an environment in which people around you take accountability to get hard things done.
Start with Why
Author: Simon Sinek
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1591846447
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The inspirational bestseller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our WHY Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time—with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a movement that inspired millions to demand purpose at work, to ask what was the WHY of their organization. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, and these ideas remain as relevant and timely as ever. START WITH WHY asks (and answers) the questions: why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it. START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who have had the greatest influence in the world all think, act and communicate the same way—and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1591846447
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The inspirational bestseller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our WHY Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time—with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a movement that inspired millions to demand purpose at work, to ask what was the WHY of their organization. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, and these ideas remain as relevant and timely as ever. START WITH WHY asks (and answers) the questions: why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it. START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who have had the greatest influence in the world all think, act and communicate the same way—and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.
Why Startups Fail
Author: Tom Eisenmann
Publisher: Currency
ISBN: 0593137027
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way Why do startups fail? That question caught Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn’t answer it. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures. • Bad Bedfellows. Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder’s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly. • False Starts. In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. • False Promises. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. • Speed Traps. Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. • Help Wanted. Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both. • Cascading Miracles. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong. Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise—from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles—Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them. A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success.
Publisher: Currency
ISBN: 0593137027
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way Why do startups fail? That question caught Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn’t answer it. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures. • Bad Bedfellows. Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder’s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly. • False Starts. In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. • False Promises. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. • Speed Traps. Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. • Help Wanted. Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both. • Cascading Miracles. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong. Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise—from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles—Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them. A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success.