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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. It’s a new year – 2016. The reality of most startups is about survival.

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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016. In 2019, the program was expanded in each of Ecuador’s provinces, providing “mini master’s degrees” in entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Déborah spoke with the YLAI Network about her journey transforming theater in Peru, the way in which her diagnosis provided her with creative understanding, and her advice to create more inclusive organizations. Her fibromyalgia diagnosis after university gave her even more drive to launch CAPAZ in 2018.

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Innovating education and gender equality in Mexico

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Through education, we can provide women with opportunities to change their lives,” says 2016 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Frissia Monsivais. In 2014, Frissia started the First Leadership Center at a university in Mexico. Do you have any advice for young leaders? Entrepreneurship is the way to go.

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Why there are so few women in tech (and what you can do about it!)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

According to the National Science Foundation , women earned only 19% of computer science degrees in 2016. In 2016, 31% of CS masters degrees were granted to women, up from 28% in 1997. Women may feel unsupported in their process of moving into a career where so much career advice is geared toward men. Career progression.

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One man’s mission to renew Ecuadorian communities after a natural disaster

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta is working hard to develop the small business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the devastating earthquake of 2016. In 2019, the program was expanded in each of Ecuador’s provinces, providing “mini master’s degrees” in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

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4 Tips for Reaching Productivity Nirvana in 2016

Entrepreneurs' Organization

What’s your personal mantra for 2016? What’s the best advice on productivity you’ve ever received? I’ve received great advice from many people over the years. Do you think that “follow your passion” is good career advice? The new year is here. It’s the most adaptable.

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