The Overlooked Founder Tool: Self-Management
As founder, self-management is your most defining role. You’re both the captain and the compass. Seamanship starts from within.
Founder IQ
Founder IQ Starts with Seamanship
Founder IQ starts with seamanship: intangible, operational, and strategic skills to lead a venture. Top of this list is self-management.
Entrepreneurs, how do you define your Founder IQ?
I ask this because during my time in the startup arena, I’ve rarely heard anyone speak about founder competencies as a personal prerequisite to launching a company. Common sense tells us we need a competent pilot to fly us to our destination, or a seasoned captain to steer our ship — someone with seamanship. Yet…
Why Founder Competency is More Important Than Product Idea
Your product will evolve. The one constant remains. You — the founder and captain — are the most enduring force in your venture.
Strengthen Your Founder IQ to Prepare Well as a First-Time Entrepreneur
To prepare well as a first-time founder, you need to think beyond your “Product” room and allocate time to develop and boost your founder IQ——qualities and skills that will help you lead your startup team…
Creativity Versus Experience?
Founders need creativity, experience, and founder other skills to increase their chances for entrepreneurial success.