Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Adjust your services to be relevant today. Stay true to your brand and commited to your clients. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, forced many of us to initiate wholesale and all-encompassing pivots in order to stay afloat. . From their experiences, we learn three key steps to making a successful pivot. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 28, 2022

We asked Dr. Tsipursky how leaders can emulate the spontaneity of in-person employee idea generation for hybrid and remote teams. I don’t see how we can replace the serendipitous idea generation of hallway conversations. In-person serendipitous idea generation. They don’t work for something as spontaneous as serendipitous innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 4, 2022

Coming at people with something embarrassing can be off-putting, so consider telling the story from your personal experience. The people who can’t relate will ignore you, but they weren’t your target audience anyway. Maybe you created an all-natural, extra-strength deodorant because you were tired of your own body odor.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

5000 shared: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you share with your younger self? 5000 shared: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you share with your younger self? Here’s what I would share with my younger entrepreneurial self : “Get your core values down on paper.” How do you start your day ?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 13, 2020

What might have spelled the end of a business for others barely fazed Saito, who drew strength from a community rebuilding once again. What might have spelled the end of a business for others barely fazed Saito who drew strength from a community rebuilding once again. A Direct Avenue for Making a Difference. From Crisis, Opportunity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 19, 2021

Over the course of a quarter-century, I’ve learned a lot of lessons about how to successfully run a company. Treat Your Vendors as Partners (and With Kindness). Manage All of Your Crazy Ideas and Review Them Each Quarter Like most entrepreneurs, I have no shortage of ideas. Why did I choose this exact date and time?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2023

As a personal branding expert, I have no choice but to advise you against using ChatGPT as your ghostwriter. Looking to build your personal brand , but struggling with the time commitment required to write a LinkedIn post or, even worse, a lengthy thought leadership article? Here’s why. You are not alone. Enter ChatGPT.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This is the third blog in a three-part series on strengths-awareness from Purpose Jobs. Check out the first post on bringing your best self to work in an age of uncertainty and the second post on optimizing strengths for better work/life fulfillment. Why hire for strengths-awareness?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2022

Debbie Goodman is an EO Los Angeles member and Global CEO of Jack Hammer , an executive search resource that helps organizations find great leaders. As a global talent acquisition leadership guru and expert on hiring diverse leadership teams, Debbie shares her insights on how to drive real change within your organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

During my journey, people have asked me if I want to partner with them—usually because they know that I know how to work hard. If you’re pitching, selling or proposing a partnership, you want to find out what will spark the other person’s interest so that they can’t help but want to work with you. Listen to your gut.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 9, 2020

With most in-person events currently paused, here’s how one EO chapter is using a creative approach to make 150+ “micro-collisions” among members to drive relationships and value. How did you come up with this initiative to grow EO member connections? We wanted to find a way to achieve quick wins with high takeaway value.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Do you pay attention to your competition? They like to emphasize how they are “focused on their own mission” instead. Because here’s the truth: while you might not pay attention to the competition, your prospective customers are. They want to know how you differ and why you’re the best option. How does it relate to yours?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

While you may be a strong leader, she asserts, the ability to adapt your strengths to each new organization, or to changes within the organization—new board members, new staff members, new shareholders—is the quality that will help you remain successful. . In your book, you talk about the four attributes of great leaders.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 13, 2020

When starting an online side hustle, most people pursue a business model that they see others succeeding with, without giving much thought to whether or not that business model fits their own strengths and lifestyle goals. This does not mean that you should choose a business model that lets you be in your comfort zone.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This article originally appeared on the PixelEdge Blog. “[The He could look at the information and infrastructure they had, help them define goals, and walk them through a structured process to find the most effective ideas to pursue. To find ideas that would get off the ground, they needed to first establish a solid launchpad.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Every so often I find myself caught up in a really hectic 3-4 week schedule where it seems like I float endlessly betweens meetings. I’ve talked in the past about how I manage my own creative process. If you struggle to find moments of creativity you might read that post. Board Meetings. Conferences.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 24, 2019

If you’re from Canada and have traveled abroad, you’ve probably got one somewhere—a beat-up maple leaf patch that is sewn onto your backpack or jacket. The question is, how can Canadian entrepreneurs bring that same spirit to doing business abroad? How do you find investors and partners abroad?

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This industry demands not only technical expertise but also emotional strength. Try it, and you’ll likely be surprised at how quickly you progress. Starting a business in such a specialized and often challenging field taught me to persevere in the face of adversity. It’s as simple as prioritizing progress over perfection.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

What is your favorite memory of GSEA? Describe your journey to EO GSEA Global Finals. And I deeply believe it is this self-awareness that allowed me to find my positioning and strength. How does GSEA compare with those? Today, I have moved on to a new venture—a healthcare and cosmetic OEM business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 15, 2019

This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t strive to implement your ideas. You just have to find a vehicle that will allow you to explore more efficiently and with less risk. You just have to find a vehicle that will allow you to explore more efficiently and with less risk. Starting a business follows the same principle.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. Finding a technical co-founder is even harder. Think how much faster you will be able to go, and therefore have more runway to iterate to product-market fit. How can you validate your idea?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2018

Many aspiring leaders eat, breathe and sleep business 24/7; they watch all the business-related TED talks, read all the business-related books, go to any business-related conference and follow every business-related blog. However, focusing so intently on one aspect of your life is one way to ensure you develop career burnout.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2020

While business owners don’t know for sure if a recession will hit in the near future, the need for ensuring your business can weather the storm is real and growing. ” The more nimble your ship is, the quicker you can make decisions and implement change throughout the culture and organization. Finance to keep you recession-proof.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s how we handle each situation that will determine our levels of joy and satisfaction in life. When an obstacle comes your way, ask yourself: What do I have control over? If you cannot influence a part of the problem, it’s time to move on: Acceptance may very well be your only choice. It’s a great story, with so many lessons.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

The people here don’t respect your parents’ furniture, are throwing beer cans in your back yard and there’s a dude passed out face down in your sister’s bedroom. That’s how markets go. None of those. Somebody posted too many party fliers. The uninvited crowds have all turned up. ” No.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

It’s true that you should treat your business partnership like a marriage. It’s also good advice to treat your marriage like a business partnership, in that both require commitment, communication and a shared view of values and goals. But what about when your business partner and your marriage partner are the same person?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 18, 2019

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. She was talking about how they asked why she works. That’s how this journey began, and it has no end in sight. She has 8-year-old twin girls.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

For example, at the ripe age of 30-something, I learned a new language, learned how to knit, and even became skilled at writing with my non-dominant hand—all equally important life skills. That's why my main goal for working out is simply to build enough strength and mobility to keep moving efficiently—and with fewer aches and pains.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Build your own AI chatbot with no-code Here's how Allow me to save you a dozen Google searches (or ChatGPT prompts). I spent time talking to some of the best AI chatbots to see how they measure up. You'll even see how you can build your own AI chatbot if you don't find what you're looking for here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 15, 2024

At some point along your entrepreneurial journey, it’s likely that you’ll be handed a microphone to address a large group of people. How can you improve your public speaking skills or overcome a fear of speaking in public? The first thing you need to learn is that your speech is not about you; it’s about your audience.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

The New York startup scene is vibrant and launching companies that play to NYs great strengths which are many. The “Infrastructure Phase” of the Internet … Before we had an Internet startup explosion we needed infrastructure which spawned the original tech startup community in Silicon Valley.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

Location is everything in retail—no one can shop at your store if they can't find it. Sell more and keep your customers happy Automate your eCommerce But when it comes to online retail, your options are much different. Do you build your own store, or open up shop in an already established marketplace?

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 20, 2019

I’ve been writing about him, citing him, and telling stories about him since the very start of this blog. I’ve been writing about him, citing him, and telling stories about him since the very start of this blog. Knowing how to survive and understanding what it takes to thrive are skills that come from our childhood.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 2020

She shares her perspective on breaking habits, women’s strengths and motivating a new generation of female professionals. . Part of the problem is that many women don’t know how to advocate for themselves. Terry Segerberg (pictured at left) is an EO member in Cincinnati, Ohio. Breaking Habits. Men do it and women don’t.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 6, 2019

Each learn has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. Learners can also get tips and hints on how to improve, get immediate feedback and track their progress. Digital natives entering today’s workforce expect companies to provide them opportunities for professional development and learning. Shifting Trends. On-Demand Training.

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StartupNation

MAY 25, 2021

Most entrepreneurs understand why content marketing is important, but when it comes to explaining what it is and how to utilize it to grow their business, many don’t know where to begin. This can be through blogs, video, testimonials, photo galleries, etc. — This is probably the most common misconception I hear from novice marketers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You should expect a bit of self-doubt as you chase your goals and put yourself out there. Imposter syndrome, on the other hand, is a tendency where your natural self-doubt morphs into something all-encompassing and debilitating. Be mindful of your thoughts, and manage your inner critic. Will the client be happy with it?

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