10 tips to guide tough choices

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1. A startup can’t grow in the right direction if all decisions are made by consensus - Take charge to move the team forward. Tasting Table https://www.33voices.com/interviews/turning-a-culinary-newsletter-into-a-booming-business http://www.tastingtable.com/index.htm 2. Remember that confidence stems from mastery of knowledge - Impactful leaders are always in tune with where and how they can make a difference. Joyus https://www.33voices.com/interviews/is-video-the-key-to-online-sales https://www.joyus.com/ 3. As a leader, the only way to achieve goals is to live in the future and plan the present accordingly. MAZ Digital https://www.33voices.com/interviews/revolutionizing-mobile-browsing-and-the-publishing-industry http://www.mazdigital.com/ 4. Evaluate your decisions based on how close they’re getting you to your overall goal. If you can’t see the finish line, it’s time to realign your focus. Canva https://www.33voices.com/interviews/making-design-simple-for-everyone https://www.canva.com/ 5. Although running a startup is like a marathon, the key to scaling is setting short term goals for your team to accomplish. Washio https://www.33voices.com/interviews/creating-the-uber-of-laundry 6. Over communication is always better. Plan daily meetings, weekly meetings and team offsites to keep your goals in perspective. Splash https://www.33voices.com/interviews/changing-the-event-planning-landscape https://splashthat.com/ 7. Implement metrics, milestones and key performance indicators to gauge your success. If an idea doesn't work, don't save face; Be open about the results and how you’re going to pivot. Tasting Table https://www.33voices.com/interviews/turning-a-culinary-newsletter-into-a-booming-business http://www.tastingtable.com/index.htm 8. Make decisions quickly but don’t fall in love with the solutions. Use data to determine your actions. Tasting Table https://www.33voices.com/interviews/turning-a-culinary-newsletter-into-a-booming-business http://www.tastingtable.com/index.htm 9. Be cognizant about factors that appear to be bringing team members down - As CEO you’re responsible for maintaining culture. Eliminate any and all negative distractions. Splash https://www.33voices.com/interviews/changing-the-event-planning-landscape https://splashthat.com/ 10. At the end of the day it’s your job to be the hustler. Make lists, check things off, and get shit done. Washio https://www.33voices.com/interviews/creating-the-uber-of-laundry http://www.getwashio.com/

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#LeadershipTips

HOW TO MAKE DECSIONS

INSPIRED BY:Tasting Table

A startup can’t grow in the right direction if all decisions are made by consensus - Take charge to move the team forward.

INSPIRED BY:Joyus

Remember that confidence stems from mastery of knowledge - Impactful leaders are always in tune

with where and how they can make a difference.

INSPIRED BY:MAZ Digital

As a leader, the only way to achieve goals is to live in the future and plan the present accordingly.

INSPIRED BY:Canva

Evaluate your decisions based on how close they’re getting you to your overall goal. If you can’t see the

finish line, it’s time to realign your focus.

INSPIRED BY:Washio

Although running a startup is like a marathon, the key to scaling is setting short term

goals for your team to accomplish.

INSPIRED BY:Splash

Over communication is always better. Plan daily meetings, weekly meetings and team

offsites to keep your goals in perspective.

INSPIRED BY:Tasting Table

Implement metrics, milestones and key performance indicators to gauge your success.

If an idea doesn’t work, don’t save face; Be open about the results and how you’re going to pivot.

INSPIRED BY:Tasting Table

Make decisions quickly but don’t fall in love with the solutions. Use data

to determine your actions.

INSPIRED BY:Splash

Be cognizant about factors that appear to be bringing team members down - As CEO, you’re responsible for maintaining culture. Eliminate any and all negative distractions.