Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Corporate wellness programs have become commonplace, with companies offering everything from gym memberships to meditation apps. Surveys indicate that around 80% of employees typically do not take advantage of the wellness offerings provided by their company. So what can organizations do to make their corporate wellness efforts work?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

Not only did the struggles of entrepreneurship take away almost all of my free time, the stress I felt amplified to the point that I could no longer laugh. All these demands need to be juggled evenly, and at all times. I was running my security company and I had an Advisory Board. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 3, 2009

When Twitter first became popular with niche crowds in 2007 it seemed to take hold initially with bloggers. People had been steadily blogging for 2-3 years and this crowd seemed to bifurcate. On the one hand were the blogs that “blew up&# and became real businesses like TechCrunch, GigaOm or TalkingPointsMemo.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

The thing you need to be careful of, however, is only paying attention to big trends, because you never know when you're thinking big data and you miss the awesome direct sales jewelry company. PS.there are various companies in this article I have or have had business involvements with. Reader beware.). Open Government.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 10, 2024

Successful companies answer these questions with a resounding “Yes!” Create a single document outlining your brand in vivid detail, then design training to educate all new hires, and implement performance metrics based on brand values. You want customers to experience your Brand Promise every time they interact with your company.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2016

So founders took fewer risks and at the societal level with fewer companies taking fewer expansion risks job creation is weaker. After all, if people feel more of a safety net for trying and not succeeding more people are bound to try in the first place and more innovation is almost inevitable.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

My internal compass has always steered me strongly toward the belief that founders who can scale with their startup companies are better to back that founders who eventually need to hire a CEO. Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

The initial excitement and passion for your idea can quickly give way to doubt, sleepless nights, and a constant stream of what-ifs. Before I started the company, I had been a partner in an investment firm for 11 years, so I felt a lot of excitement to be on my own but also a bit of trepidation on what was to come.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

In writing anything positive about any of the companies I’m not suggesting that it means that I prefer them to any of their competitors. I just cover the companies that were funded that week. Finally, a lot of people asking me about typos on my blog. But the honeypot of information in companies is still in email.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. Can’t list them all. Can’t list them all. The ingredients are all here. They have their successes; yet somehow all of the neurons don’t yet seem to be firing are powerfully as they need to be. I’m in Seattle this week. Of course I have.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In the context of entrepreneurship, I use a simplified version of the Change Curve with four stages: Shock/Denial: Initially, we resist or ignore the need for change, trying to maintain the status quo. Hers is one of the 228 EO member-owned companies recognized on the prestigious Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

She endured the same discrimination that all justice-involved people face but was determined to rejoin the workforce. After applying to multiple companies, she got a decent job offer, only to have her hopes dashed when the offer was rescinded via certified mail the evening before she was scheduled to start.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2010

Chris Dixon wrote a blog post last week titled, “ Techies and Normals &# in which he defined “Techies&# as people who are not just “early adopters&# but also have more of a geeky, technical, product bent. Anyway, Chris’s blog got me thinking about Techies and Normals. He is both.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 26, 2022

It’s been two years since EO Atlanta members Brad Stevens and Jason Rhoades came up with a brilliant initiative to enhance member connection and create impact during Covid shutdowns: 1-ON-1 Connections. Next, Brad and Jason did what entrepreneurs do best: Scaled the initiative. Software and virtual assistants (VAs) manage it all.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Lennert’s cause initially focused on making surfing safer in the north. The venture quickly scaled beyond its initial vision. Surf the Greats has collaborated with a veritable tsunami of leaders in the sports industry: Patagonia, Rip Curl and Red Bull, as well as artists of all identities and backgrounds.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

Sometimes you just need to be in the room—to feel the vibrations of energy and possibility all around you. As many of you remember, EO was meant to go to Cape Town back in April 2020, when the COVID-19 outbreak put a hard stop on all our plans. GLC is our opportunity for all of us to be open. It might just change your life. .

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Yesterday I saw a Tweet from Chris Sacca fly by that prompted me to want to write a blog post helping entrepreneurs understand why they should push back against VCs asking for “super pro-rata” rights. Obviously the situation is very different in companies where the company isn’t “killing it.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Contributed by Verne Harnish, founder of EO and founder and CEO of Gazelles, a global executive education and coaching company with over 150 coaching partners on six continents. To build a thriving company, successful business leaders know they need to balance the needs of employees, customers and shareholders. Want more Verne?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As the boss, your job is to focus on high-impact initiatives that drive value. All-in-all, email takes up 1,048 hours every year, or 52% of your time at work. Most importantly, all the time you spend responding to emails is time not invested in more essential items on your to-do list.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2023

I started the session by asking, “Who owns your company’s strategy?” ” All three replied they did. The CEO or leader can and should own the vision of the company’s present and future — where the company is going. My experience tells me that is not the best answer.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

This article originally appeared on Silicon Alley Insider. Lines vs. Dots is all about people. In this area I’ve developed another philosophy that guides my investment decisions and forms a lot of the premise that I debate in our internal partners’ meetings when I’m advocating that we invest in a company.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. Once this new service became popular then the media companies could control the rules of distribution & advertising. The formation of Hulu was defensive – designed to stop another YouTube or Napster from emerging and causing disruption to the TV industry. Here is my case: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2024

Done right, it seamlessly integrates incoming talent into your company’s culture and ongoing operations. Remote work setups require companies to create an onboarding experience that is as optimized and engaging as it is informative. What does a day in the life of a content marketer look like at your company?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While all entrepreneurs face similar pressures, those under age 45 are twice as likely to ask for mental health support vs. those over age 45. Systemic and preventive initiatives seem years away even in most developed countries,” he said. “ My company offers free mental health support for our 150 team members. It Why is that?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2023

I’ve founded several companies over the past 20 years, but this was my first time raising money. Arguably the most important lesson I learned is how critical it is to go all in on yourself as an entrepreneur. Arguably the most important lesson I learned is how critical it is to go all in on yourself as an entrepreneur.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

We have all witnessed the destruction of the war in Ukraine – displacement and devastation have left an indelible mark on the nation, and spurred a damaging ripple effect on food supplies, energy security and global supply chains. I would name you all here, but that would make this a much longer read. I begin in Eastern Europe.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 1, 2024

For instance, inviting investors to exclusive company events or offering them first looks at new products can make them feel like an integral part of your entrepreneurial journey. Access to exclusive company insights or involvement in strategic meetings can make investors feel valued over the long term.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 6, 2024

Though he was initially ridiculed, what he meant, of course, was not that everyone can become a great chef, but rather that a great chef can come from anywhere or be anyone. We’ve all experienced the frustration of putting internal projects and improvements on the backburner. Anyone can build an internal tool.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2024

Whether your chapter holds regular strategy summits (like EO Cape Town, photo above) or is considering doing so, here are three things the most successful summits can do for your leadership board—all of which create a remarkable ripple effect across membership as a whole.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2023

” — John Quincy Adams As a member of EO for 25 years, I have had the immense privilege of partaking in countless initiatives that transformed my own experience along the way. Dr. Bell also agreed to come on board, and all together, we collectively built the programme’s strategy, structure, and content. All of them did.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 11, 2018

Deonarine, an industrial-organizational psychologist with Psychometrics Canada,an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) -member company. While we would all agree leadership efforts can always improve, few companies are putting the time or money into developing effective leaders. Leadership. Networking. Check out EO’s Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2021

It’s a safe space to have frank discussions, share woes and triumphs, and get support through it all. Since we all reside in the US, we take turns hosting occasional in-person meetings. So, we initiated the MyEO Morning Genius group. All of my 60+ franchise locations are closed. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

“We’ve seen companies make mistakes managing investors that have cost them dearly down the line,” said Michael Mohammadi , CEO and co-founder of StormX , an investor relations platform. However, not all money is created equal. Pick investors who truly understand you Not all investors are created equal.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 2, 2020

In the second article in our podcast series, we talk more with these podcasting entrepreneurs. For Erik Olson , the initial driver for launching his Journeyto100million.com podcast was marketing. My co-host and co-founder, Kevin Daisey, and I agreed that our ‘BHAG’ was to grow the company to US$100 million in revenue by 2030.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How is your company faring in these waters? And then there are the companies that sail half-heartedly into a trend without adequate preparedness, which doesn’t promote healthy, long-lasting client relationships. Maximize innovation, minimize oscillation Of course, you can’t always please everyone all the time.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

While an initial forecast serves as a roadmap for your business, it’s crucial to recognize that this map needs to be continually updated, verified , and adjusted as new data comes in. Alex has extensive experience working in finance operations, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity-backed companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

This article was written by EO Vancouver member Calvin Johnson. Luckily, Vancouver is home to HootSuite, and not only did this company provide us an amazing space for our 2015 finals; they covered all the costs! The post The Power of People: How We Recast Our Expertise into Valuable Incentives appeared first on THE BLOG.

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