Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2023

I sat down with three business leaders last week to interview them about how they handle strategy. I started the session by asking, “Who owns your company’s strategy?” My experience tells me that is not the best answer. ” All three replied they did.

strategy 220

strategy collaboration entrepreneurs leadership 220

This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A lot of people ask me what I think of posting to Twitter these days… (I’ll start calling it X as soon as I learn to stop saying Battery Tunnel and Triborough Bridge). That’s a complex question that should start with answering the following questions: What formats will you enjoy creating for the most? Audio/video vs writing?

peer-to-peer 322

peer-to-peer board communities leadership 322

Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 31, 2023

A behavioral scientist shares the data to prove it and offers best practices to minimize quiet quitting and lower productivity concerns amid a hybrid return to office. Quiet quitting —a term that has become all too familiar for business owners—refers to doing the bare minimal tasks of your job description well enough that you don’t get fired.

collaboration 211

collaboration consulting transportation leadership 211

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2020

Even during the best of times, it requires long hours, endless devotion, and a willingness to take big risks and make gut-wrenching decisions. The amount of difficult tasks and important communication threads business owners must juggle every day has grown by an unimaginable magnitude. Action-oriented. Collaborative.

leadership 272

leadership collaboration incumbents entrepreneurship 272

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2021

Contributed to EO by Shawn Johal, an EO member and former chapter president in Montreal, and Julia Pimsleur, a scaling coach, mindset expert, and best-selling author. He became short-tempered and super impatient with his team and at home, and started saying he wished he could just “walk away.”

health 304

health entrepreneurs entrepreneurship leadership 304

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

A variety of backgrounds in your business means a variety of perspectives—which leads to unique innovations. We asked members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization to share best practices for promoting and maintaining diversity and inclusio n. No one can dispute the inherent benefits of diversity in the workplace. WALK THE TALK.

peer-to-peer 243

peer-to-peer leadership culture communities 243

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Additionally, Bailey is the author of a new series of children’s books about women just like her. The “My Mom Is…” book series offers moms from all industries a child-friendly way to discuss why they work, what they love about your jobs, and why it matters. So I decided to write a book just for her.

entrepreneurs 228

entrepreneurs hospitality support leadership 228

Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

And, I think but can’t prove, both were business failures. Investment and startups problem : we all want disruptive and game-changing businesses. Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them & entrepreneurs that run them. Subscribe by email. Invested Interests. Who Makes the Money on an Inevitable Shoe Dropping?

startup 180

startup pitching disruption mix-use 180

Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

These people might have been our colleagues, our managers, our HR business partners, or even an intern or a consultant. How many times has a new director changed loyal members of the team for a fresh start? An active decision that we all must start making because we need to do better. People are scared. It’s a decision.

mentorship 233

mentorship culture consulting leadership 233

Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Contributed to EO by Robert Siegel, who teaches two of the most popular courses at Stanford Graduate School of Business. The less flashy, more grounded aspects of business, such as logistics and manufacturing, are still crucial to the success of any company, large or small. You’re a Silicon Valley veteran who’s tired of hearing that.

incumbents 241

incumbents culture leadership innovation 241

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 7, 2021

Written for EO by Kate Holden , an entrepreneur, philanthropist and business leader behind De Luca Fine Wines , a fast-growing retail and e-commerce wine business. My career ambitions were different, too: I had dreams of owning my own business and building something of my own. Why do you have to be … different?” I related.

entrepreneurship 289

entrepreneurship entrepreneurs frameworks health 289

This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It’s just meant to share some transparency around how to best get me and, I think, others to engage. As is the case with any major company, career, or life function, the breadth of information one could pass along in each of these areas could fill a book. Apparently, this doesn’t just happen in cartoons. a really wide range of stuff.

advice 243

advice ventures investing investment 243

Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 9, 2022

Contributed by Cindy Norcott , EO Durban, a motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur, business coach and philanthropist. She’s a woman entrepreneur whose second book, How Does She Do It? She’s a woman entrepreneur whose second book, How Does She Do It? They made their own lunches from the time they started school.

leadership 267

leadership media entrepreneurs development 267

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 10, 2020

And with several businesses under his belt, you might think he’d mastered the entrepreneurial journey. Like many Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) members, he believes in continuous learning and improvement in order to take his businesses further and better serve the people that benefit from his services.

peer-to-peer 166

peer-to-peer entrepreneurs transportation creativity 166

Founder Bounty

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Starting a business from scratch is hard and you must know it. The point is whatever business your trying to build its good to have coaching advice and mentoring from people in the space your trying to build. If you want to create an online business, you’re going to need a website.

advice 98

advice media VC accelerator 98

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

After leaving my first job at age 20, I attempted to start two small businesses, but both failed miserably before even getting off the ground because of the high costs of importing goods to Jamaica. I started an e-commerce boutique, Accessories & Essentials — Jamaica’s first full-service online boutique.

entrepreneurship 245

entrepreneurship financing finance education 245

Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2021

Contributed by Hao Lam, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Seattle, Washington, and founder and CEO of Best in Class Education. Five years ago, desperate to learn how to grow and scale my franchise business, I searched through the MyEO groups. Not an EO member yet? Learn more here! MyEO Franchisor Group.

education 310

education VC pitching support 310

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2023

This may be a contrarian point of view, but whether we are confronting a looming recession or adapting to difficulties in business as a result of a historic pandemic, I believe it is precisely life’s challenges—and how we rise to meet them — that create personal satisfaction. By Marc Stöckli, Global Chair, Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

frameworks 164

frameworks entrepreneurs education board 164

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 11, 2023

You’ve probably heard this phrase hundreds of times in the business world. A cash crunch can quite literally be a matter of life or death for your business. A cash crunch can quite literally be a matter of life or death for your business. Cash is king.” But revenue doesn’t always mean an increase in cash.

consulting 222

consulting SaaS entrepreneurs technology 222

Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

His company, Acceleration Partners, was honored with Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award , recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2019. His company, Acceleration Partners, was honored with Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award , recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2019. I needed to build my capacity.

investing 173

investing investment leadership accelerator 173

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I do my best thinking on the bike. How do you start your day ? I also have a physical “to do” book and a system for jotting things down and crossing them off that I follow religiously. I also have a physical “to do” book and a system for jotting things down and crossing them off that I follow religiously.

media 302

media culture creativity energy 302

Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 12, 2021

She’s inspiring entrepreneurs with her new book, Undaunted. I started reading labels, hoping a lightbulb might go off. As the host of EO’s Wonder podcast , Kalika interviewed Kara Goldin , author of Undaunted and founder and CEO of Hint , which creates nutritious products that help people live healthier lives. Just do it.

founder 306

founder disruption health creativity 306

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Here’s an example that illustrates why Forums prioritize experience sharing over advice: Imagine I am giving a presentation to my Forum about whether I should hire a good friend into my business. Members of my Forum might also be subtly competing, wanting me to follow their advice, rather than helping me discover the best course of action.

peer-to-peer 286

peer-to-peer advice frameworks accelerator 286

Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

I keep a Post-It on my wall with a quote from a professor at my alma mater, Harvard Business School: “Strategy is about setting yourself apart from the competition. That start-up idea that you’re sure nobody has ever thought of? In such a crowded field, why should anyone do business with you over someone else offering similar services?

peer-to-peer 130

peer-to-peer makerspace entrepreneurship entrepreneurs 130

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 20, 2019

Jerry Colonna ‘s book, Reboot , came out this week. So I bought the book yesterday and read it again over the last twenty four hours. I’ve been writing about him, citing him, and telling stories about him since the very start of this blog. Jerry started his career as a writer and he is a wonderful one.

leadership 199

leadership entrepreneurs investing investment 199

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2018

Alice Mann’s latest book, Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers is an important read for any business leader or entrepreneur who wishes to embrace global challenges as innovation opportunities. Why did you write this book? And we only lost power for two weeks.

opportunity 130

opportunity energy consulting innovation 130

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

To build a thriving company, successful business leaders know they need to balance the needs of employees, customers and shareholders. Disillusioned employees have alienated good customers, incompetent managers have killed productivity, and the best talent has left for the competition. Want more Verne? Register today.

leadership 249

leadership culture education data collection 249

StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

If you’re not growing your business online in the current climate, you will likely leave a lot of money on the table. To ensure your business continues to take advantage of the changing tide, here are 21 ways to help accelerate the growth of your new business in the year ahead: Become a prolific content creator. year-over-year.

peer-to-peer 143

peer-to-peer creativity collaboration mix-use 143

Andreessen Horowitz

JANUARY 25, 2024

Even best-in-class products often feel either too inflexible and unsophisticated to do real work, or have steep, inaccessible learning curves (we’re looking at you, Adobe InDesign). Few people love the software they use to get things done. And it’s no surprise why. What can be abstracted away with AI? The same will be true in prosumer.

mix-use 132

mix-use enablement creativity media 132

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize.

peer-to-peer 379

peer-to-peer mix-use consulting advice 379

Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2019

When you read articles by busy CEOs on sites like Forbes or Entrepreneur, you might wonder how they managed to find the time to write the content. In this article, I’ll share with you how to find a ghostwriter who can build your authority and help you grow your business. And you’d be right in many cases! What is a ghostwriter?

peer-to-peer 220

peer-to-peer consulting strategy pitching 220

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The words “sleep” and “entrepreneur” may seem like strange bedfellows unless you are running a start-up in areas such as making mattresses or developing a new Sleep app. Weighing options, plus avoiding tunnel vision and bias, are vital to making the best decisions possible. So what is enough sleep?

entrepreneurs 226

entrepreneurs energy health enablement 226

The Zapier Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

Learn more about how to use AI at work Get the Zapier blog in your inbox. I went in search of the best AI tools for creating videos, and as it turns out, there are already a ton of amazing options. After a week of testing, here are my picks for the best AI video generators. Producing good video is not. Customization.

media 106

media creativity pitching opportunity 106

EntreWorks Consulting

AUGUST 18, 2020

This new book follows up on Feld’s excellent 2012 work Startup Communities , which I still consider to be among the best guides to entrepreneurial ecosystem building. I’m just getting started on this book, but my early reactions are very positive. EntreWorks Blog. Check it out! and many others.

communities 75

communities coworking spaces entrepreneurial ecosystem coworking 75

The Zapier Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

Of course, all AI writing software needs human supervision to deliver the best results. So, if you're looking for an AI content generator that will help you write compelling copy, publish blog posts a lot quicker, and otherwise take some of the slow-paced typing out of writing, you've come to the right place.

media 105

media collaboration technology development 105

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2018

The episode touched on the life, career and current path of Mike Koenigs —a 13-time best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, media professional and cancer survivor. The episode touched on the life, career and current path of Mike Koenigs —a 13-time best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, media professional and cancer survivor.

media 130

media communities entrepreneurs entrepreneurship 130

Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Want to know what it takes to start a women-owned business? I started my own side hustle business while on maternity leave with my second baby. I was so naive when I started – I had a great idea and I knew I could do better than my competitors. Action Points to Successfully Start a Women-owned Business.

media 98

media sustainability networking opportunity 98