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The Startup Management Trap
The Startup Management Trap One of the primary challenges a startup faces is making the transition from having a homogeneous small organization (where the sheer passion of the founders is sometimes enough to get through the initial startup phase) to scale into a full blown heterogeneous organization. The original staff–those who just make [...]
A Top 10 List of Why We Procrastinate and What to Do About It
by Russ Walker Some call it human nature; others believe that those who procrastinate are just downright lazy. I’ve fallen victim to the lure of procrastination and seen many others do the same. I don’t feel that anyone else is more qualified than myself to write this—especially since my deadline for writing this post may [...]
Shedding Some Light on Faith: The “Dark Matter” of Market Penetration
For quite some time, astronomers and physicists have recognized the presence of an unknown type of matter, hypothesized to account for more than 80% of known universe. Because it is so hard to detect, and its lack of observed properties, scientists have called it “Dark Matter.” I find it uniquely satisfying to note that highly [...]
The Power of Uniqueness
Growth and expansion in the business world can initially be a difficult and daunting task. A startup might doubt itself as it attempts to find its place in the market among seemingly stronger and superior competitors. Our experience can provide key insights to enable you to quickly and effectively understand and utilize your market. Get [...]
The RPM Experience
To give our blog a personal flavor, and in honor of my one year anniversary at RPM (thanks HR for scheduling a company celebration on the 19th , I’ve decided to recap a few highlights of my experience at RPM for anyone thinking about making this company a part of their career. One of the [...]
Rise Above the Crowd
by Lance Walker What is it that separates a good business builder from a great one? There are many answers to that question, but I would propose that in the startup world, simple tenacity is one of the things that makes the biggest difference. Some call it perseverance, or dedication—grit maybe. We all have our [...]
Vision
by Russ Walker Vision: many call it a dream to be realized, others call it BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals), and “high-end” consultants like to break it into S-words: Superordinate goals, Strategy, and Shared Values. At RPM, we thrive on using our vision as fuel for growth— for motivation, for clearer purpose, for direction. We [...]
What Motivates You?
When was the last time that you stopped to consider why you were doing what you were doing? When considering your course of actions, it is helpful to evaluate the motive behind that course. A strong way to strengthen your performance is to improve the motivate behind it. Take some time to evaluate what motivates you. What is your passion? Where do you want to go? What engages you most?
How Will You Measure Your Life?
So how will you measure your life? Where do you see yourself in five, ten, or fifty years? Regardless of the career path you choose, here a few tips Clay Christensen provides to guide you in your preparations.