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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Beyond the To-Do List In BE 2.0, Collins draws a critical distinction that transforms how we approach work: Tasks are things you do; responsibilities are outcomes you own. This ties in nicely with a concept I often teach my students about Features vs Benefits.

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BE 2.0: Self-Correction is Vital – Recognizing When Change is Needed

Paul G. Silva

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). The Challenge of Seeing the Truth In BE 2.0, Jim Collins makes a powerful observation: the most successful organizations don’t stagnatethey continuously self-correct. But as leaders, we often find it remarkably difficult to recognize when correction is needed, especially when we’re busy, successful, or have a long track record.

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How Generative AI Is Transforming Decision-Making: Insights from David Boyle

Paul G. Silva

Short Version I recently listened to a fascinating episode of Beyond the Prompt featuring David Boyle, a veteran with 20+ years of experience in audience intelligence. David shared practical ways organizations can leverage AI for better decision-making and productivity. In this post, I’ll break down his key insights and combine them with my own experiences implementing AI in daily work.

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Forge the Future: Immersive Roleplaying for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Paul G. Silva

I am thrilled to introduce Forge the Future —an immersive roleplaying simulation designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals! Have you ever tried explaining to friends or family what it’s really like to build a startup? The late-night pivots, the investor meetings that change everything, the moment you realize your MVP needs a complete rebuild while your runway is dwindling?

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BE 2.0: Lead by Example – Turning Feedback into Growth

Paul G. Silva

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). When Leaders Grow, Teams Follow In BE 2.0 , Jim Collins emphasizes a powerful truth: organizations can only grow as much as their leaders do. When leaders commit to self-improvement, they create a culture where growth becomes the standard.

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BE 2.0: When Your BHAG Forces Innovation

Paul G. Silva

The Millau Viaduct , consistently ranked as one of the greatest engineering achievements of modern times This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Beyond Just Setting Big Goals A Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) isn’t just about thinking biggerit’s about forcing yourself to innovate when the current way of doing things won’t get you there.

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BE 2.0: Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy

Paul G. Silva

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collinss book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). BE 2.0: Culture is Strategy This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Check out the previous post about how luck favors persistence. Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy People often say “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In BE 2.0, Jim Collins takes this further: culture doesn&

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