What is *From Start-Up to Grown-Up* by Alisa Cohn about?

*From Start-Up to Grown-Up* provides actionable strategies for startup founders and CEOs to scale their leadership alongside their business. It focuses on self-management (controlling self-doubt, maximizing strengths), team dynamics (communication, delegation), and company-wide systems (core values, strategic alignment). The book includes real-world examples from companies like Etsy and Venmo, plus 14 scripts for difficult conversations.

Who should read *From Start-Up to Grown-Up*?

This book is ideal for startup founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs navigating scaling challenges. It’s also valuable for leaders in fast-growing companies seeking frameworks to improve communication, delegation, and organizational culture. Aspiring executives in tech or innovation-driven industries will benefit from its practical leadership tools.

Is *From Start-Up to Grown-Up* worth reading?

Yes—ranked #1 by *Global Guru* for startups and winner of the 2023 International Book Awards, it blends Alisa Cohn’s 20+ years of coaching experience with actionable advice. Readers gain tools like creating a “personal operating manual” and scripts for critical conversations, making it a practical guide for leadership growth.

What is a “personal operating manual” in *From Start-Up to Grown-Up*?

A personal operating manual clarifies how a leader works best, detailing communication preferences (e.g., email vs. calls), decision-making style, and feedback expectations. Cohn recommends founders and employees create these manuals during onboarding to align workflows and reduce friction.

How does Alisa Cohn approach leadership development in the book?

Cohn prioritizes three layers: **self-management** (identifying triggers, leveraging motivators), **team leadership** (delegation, feedback), and **company strategy** (core values, board relationships). Her approach is grounded in coaching startups like DraftKings and The Wirecutter, emphasizing adaptability and practical systems.

What are the key frameworks in *From Start-Up to Grown-Up*?

- **Self-awareness audits** to manage triggers and strengths. - **Delegate-to-elevate** strategies for team trust-building. - **Core values integration** to align company culture. - **14 conversation scripts** for feedback, conflict, and pivots.

What quotes highlight the book’s themes?

> “Growth of your company begins with growth within you.” This underscores Cohn’s thesis that effective leadership starts with self-mastery before scaling teams or strategies.

How does *From Start-Up to Grown-Up* advise handling difficult conversations?

The book’s appendix provides scripts for scenarios like correcting underperformance or addressing co-founder disputes. Cohn emphasizes clarity, empathy, and forward-focused dialogue, illustrated by examples from her coaching clients.

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From Start-Up to Grown-up

Alisa Cohn

4.19 (120 Reviews)

Leadership Entrepreneurship Business

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Wichtige Erkenntnisse

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Alisa Cohn's essential playbook transforms founders into CEOs with battle-tested strategies. Praised as "the most complete startup leadership book" by industry experts, it offers the psychological tools that helped countless entrepreneurs navigate the treacherous journey from brilliant idea to sustainable business empire.

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Genieße das Buch auf unterhaltsame und ansprechende Weise

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The company inevitably becomes a mirror reflecting both your strengths and weaknesses-a dynamic that works with ten employees but becomes problematic at thirty and potentially disastrous beyond one hundred.

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Entdecke Deine Art zu Lernen

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Erfasse Schlüsselideen blitzschnell für effektives Lernen

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