Diplomat

One of the greatest challenges start-up teams face is dealing with the different personalities and levels of expertise among its members - a variance as difficult to manage as it is necessary to creativity. 

We are frequently able to act as diplomats, moving back and forth between individuals, explaining actions, translating different professional languages, draining the emotion out of disagreements.

We can also mediate or negotiate with important stakeholders outside the company - or direct negotiations indirectly from behind the scenes.

This skill can be immensely valuable when it comes to negotiating major deals, such as mergers or acquisitions, and can often make the difference between many millions.