Mike Malloy, Author at Malloy Industries

ChatGPT Prompts

ChatGPT prompts can teach you how to leverage this powerful tool to serve as a reliable “intern” to do 80% of the work if you follow the 10/80/10 rule. The 10/80/10 rule is a leadership principle that can be applied to AI. Use the 10/80/10 rule with these ChatGPT prompts. You are there for the first 10% to define the outcome, what success looks like, and why this project matters. Then you let your team (or AI) do 80% of the work. They may zig where you would have zagged, but that’s okay because 80% done by someone else is

Leveraging Diverse Business Certification for More Clients

You can email liz@12pointfive.com and visit her website to learn more about the ways she can help your diverse business certification. Connect on LinkedIn with business development consultant Liz Whitehead. As a small business have you ever been asked for an MBE, WBE, or other diverse certification? Do your clients have supplier diversity programs? Accepted by Fortune 1000 companies, diverse business certifications are powerful business development tools for businesses owned by the new majority – people with disabilities, women, minorities, veterans and the LGBTQ community. Attendees will learn the who what why and hows of certification: Who is eligible? What

Evaluating and Developing Entrepreneurial Leaders

Connect with Dane on LinkedIn or via email <dane@blackhawke.io> Founders and small business owners are in a unique leadership position that requires a different set of skills than leaders of large corporations. In this session, Dane Wagner will discuss the differences between corporate and entrepreneurial leaders and why it’s important to understand how to define high performance. Without an understanding of how to best perform, founders will find it challenging to grow and develop into exceptional leaders. Wagner will share actionable tips about how to evaluate and grow world-class entrepreneurial leaders in your startup or small business. You will

Crowdfunding Toolkit

The Crowdfunding Toolkit will equip you with all the templates and guidance you need to prepare to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign. Malloy Industries has helped dozens of companies raise several hundred thousand dollars using this crowdfunding toolkit. You can make copies of everything in the crowdfunding toolkit to set yourself up for success. Crowdfunding Toolkit from Malloy Industries Master Contact List Template START HERE by making a copy and filling in the contact info of everyone you’ve ever met broken up into 3 tiers (more info below) to reach out before the campaign launches for pre-commits Tim Ferris Blog:

Onboarding Plan for New Team Members

An onboarding plan for new team members is a key ingredient to ensure a smooth process of onboarding new team members into the workplace. Onboarding starts as soon as a new employee accepts a job offer. It involves a series of events, such as the new hire orientation on day one, and helps them learn more about the company and their role. You need to prepare an onboarding plan for new team members to set them, and your company, up for success. Onboarding Tools from Malloy Industries START HERE: Onboarding Plan for New Team Member Template for creating a cohesive

Grant Writing

Grant Writing Helpful Tips Start early Know the funder Read the guidelines and follow instructions Make your summary stellar State directly why the funder should support the request Write in clear, concise sentences using active voice Mirror language used by funder Ask for a specific amount and detail how it will be used Share evaluation plan/key performance indicators Make sure you answer the funder’s questions explicitly Have another person—or two—review before submitting Tips for Effective & Efficient Grant Budgets Start with a detailed review of the Request for Proposal (RFP) rubric This will ensure you choose the best format for

Fundraising Advice for Camelback Ventures $1M Club

This advice is relevant for entrepreneurs preparing to raise $1M or more, and you can leverage the fundraising resources below Focus on how to build relationships, so investors know, like, and trust you 5×7 Rule: 5 interactions in 7 weeks = friendship for life You build trust by being vulnerable If you ask for money, you can advice If you ask for advice, you can get money twice Get advice, implement, share what you learned, and say thanks, close the loop Get intro, meet a new person, say thanks for the intro, share what you learned, close the loop

Anger

Anger is a powerful emotion that can impact our ability to think 🧠 🔥 Alleviate Your Anger with These Healthy Methods You can excuse yourself from the situation. You can increase the space between stimulus and response. You can go into another room and scream into a pillow. You can diffuse anger by accepting that which you cannot control because the opposite of control is acceptance. You can label the thought to disarm it by saying to yourself “I am having the thought that I am angry.” You can move your body to release anger by going for a walk

The Coaching Habit’s 7 Questions

The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier The Coaching Habit teaches you how to make coaching a regular, informal part of your day, so managers and their teams can work less hard and have more impact. 7 Essential Coaching Questions “What’s on your mind?” “And what else?” “What’s the real challenge here for you?” “What do you (really) want (from me)?” “How can I help?” “If you’re saying yes to this, what are you saying no to?” “What was most useful for you?” Additions to the questions “Out of

How a Fractional COO Can Help You Grow Your Business

A fractional COO is a highly experienced executive who works with growing companies on a part-time or project basis. They are typically brought on to help with specific initiatives or challenges that the company is facing. A fractional COO brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Fractional COO Roles The role of a fractional COO can vary depending on the needs of the company, but some common areas of focus might include: Streamlining operations: A fractional COO can help you identify and eliminate inefficiencies, streamline processes, and improve overall productivity Building and scaling teams: As your company