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Pomp and Reality: Real advice for today’s graduates

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Shonda Rhimes, Dartmouth, 2014. The award-winning producer focused her 2014 speech on the reality of her experience as an exceptionally busy working mom and the importance of doing, not dreaming. and more articles from the EO blog. . The post Pomp and Reality: Real advice for today’s graduates appeared first on.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

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I’ve written a few posts about boards recently as part of a series on the subject. I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions.

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Cybersecurity: What’s With the Attitude?

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In 2014, we saw Heartbleed arrive on the cybersecurity scene. Cybersecurity Awareness Training … For the Board of Directors! A CEO or a board member should understand, at a high level, what the vulnerability was, how it could impact the organization and what steps the CISO is taking to mitigate the risks that the organization faces.

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What am I Thankful for This Year?

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Thank you to Tasha for helping to keep me sane by managing the onslaught of meeting requests, board meetings and constant change. You’ve had a few difficult years outside of work – I feel confident 2014 is going to be a great one! I know your 2013 success will lead to more sustained travel in 2014. Startup Advice'

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On Launching a Brand – Upfront Ventures Four Months In

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Be open & transparent (mimicking the greater social order changes that have come with blogs & social media). When he starts his blog I’ll let you know. We’ve enjoyed working closely with Kyle over the past 2 years and are delighted to have him on board and 100% focused on Upfront Platform Services.

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Ready to Sell Your Business? Here’s the Secret to a Successful Exit

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While there’s lots of advice out there on how investors can exit successfully, there’s less for entrepreneurs in the trenches. Uplevel your board and exec team. Bring a ringer onto your board or executive team. Here’s the Secret to a Successful Exit appeared first on THE BLOG. Don’t do an exit off the side of your desk.

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We Recast Our Business Expertise Into Valuable Incentives for Young Entrepreneurs

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I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged young entrepreneurs – and I found one. Brian said, “Absolutely!”