Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Thankfully, for those of us who may periodically struggle in managing our mental health while we’re also trying to balance the pressures of running a business and supporting a family, we now benefit from more open discussions and the sharing of helpful tactics on platforms like LinkedIn. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely and stressful journey.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

Yesterday I wrote a post about the " Urgency Addiction ” and how many people start important tasks late and then motivate with a huge wave of productivity and inspiration driven by deadlines and commitments to others. Here's the kicker - 40% of the time, the person did not resume the task they were working on before the interruption.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2013

But not anal if one founder who shares equity graciously with early employees who are treated as “co-founders” My idea startup team is heaving on tech personnel but also has strong product management. Don’t hire “relationship management” sales people too early. Have them manage their area.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 29, 2020

Manage your energy reserves effectively and you can prevent a complete burnout and even maintain a positive mindset. . If scores are lower than 5 in any area, it’s time to create solutions and identify ways to manage your energy, stress and anxiety. appeared first on THE EO BLOG. We all have stressors in our lives.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

I know that would be surprising to many readers since keeping a blog somehow convinces people that I’m a time management or productivity ninja. I have my “hacks&# for delivering outputs that are meaningful while managing the daily life more chaotically than you might imagine. I’m not.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

They are tasked with “getting deals done” so they race around talking to tons of potential partners inking anything from channel sale deals , product integration, international distribution agreements, co-marketing arrangements, M&A discussions, etc. They’re tasked with doing … marketing. The fact is —  you manage what you measure.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2025

Whether you’re a solopreneur or a small business owner looking to scale, leveraging AI-powered tools can be a game-changer in managing routine tasks, automating workflows to lower operational costs, providing advanced analytics, and gaining advantage over competitors to drive growth. What Are AI Agents?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 29, 2024

Many businesses struggle with the daunting task of scaling, often overwhelmed by the sheer complexity of the process and lack of direction. The approach aligns with the principle of “sprints,” commonly used in agile project management, emphasizing short, intense bursts of effort followed by reflection and adaptation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 2, 2021

Recently, I spoke to a group of new managers at our company about the crucial lessons I’ve learned in my own leadership journey. I have seen this same theme crop up repeatedly at our company: virtually all our new managers struggle with delegation. Great managers lead others to do great work , rather than doing everything themselves.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Despite securing the necessary approvals to operate as a funding portal where entrepreneurs and investors could connect and transact, attracting those people proved to be a Herculean task. Navigating Tough Financial Times Managing finances during this period was an exercise in frugality and creativity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 27, 2020

Train your managing staff. Managers greatly benefit from relevant training designed to support staff with mental health problems. Every employee is unique, and managers should be able to recognize specific features that define their staff’s behavior.

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MAY 27, 2013

He wrote a post this long weekend on how he manages the board of DataSift. In this period (less than 2 years) he has brought on incredibly talented senior execs is sales, marketing, product management, client services, finance, vp engineering and more. So what are Rob’s secret hacks that he didn’t spill in his blog post?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Be open & transparent (mimicking the greater social order changes that have come with blogs & social media). When he starts his blog I’ll let you know. First task for Kyle? So I put the blog on the back burner to stay focused on those busy times. But I miss blogging. It happens from time-to-time.

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MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Blogs weren’t popularized yet so it was an oddity for me to read the founder of a software company spewing out advice.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

” Williams points out that managers in particular have an enormous direct impact on the mental health of their employees, even more so than family members or doctors. One impactful way to drive participation and focus on wellness is to incorporate it into formal performance management mechanisms.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 4, 2022

We asked Dr. Tsipursky how leaders can better manage their teams by revising their performance review process. Here’s what he shared: The pandemic forced leaders to reconcile with the need for effective hybrid and remote team management strategies, including in performance evaluations. Hybrid is our future.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2020

Pete is a mid-level manager in the software engineering unit of an entrepreneurial startup that quickly grew to 400 office-based employees doing electronic health records (EHRs). Pete was assigned by senior management to lead the team transitioning all 400 employees to telework.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

It’s why I always work hard to find images for my blog posts & why all of my keynote presentations are visual rather than bullet points with words. When I write a blog post I often see the words before I write them. Underpinning it all I wrote: sales, asset management, analytics & talent management.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Then, we develop a communication strategy to convey the value of these face-to-face tasks to hybrid employees, to get their buy-in on coming to the office for high-impact work pursuits. It’s much easier to read and address emotions and manage conflicts face-to-face, rather than by videoconference. and more articles from the EO blog.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 20, 2012

Even if you are on the technical side--you may never have managed before, nor been responsible for so many aspects of the product development at one time. Ask them if they feel like they spend their time wisely and how they allocate tasks among the founding team. What do they do day in and day out?

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Write down all the tasks done, skills used, etc. Some product managers might be more technical, working on feature requirements and interfacing with the engineering team, while others might be more like brand managers who are the GM of their brands. and see which ones overlap the most. There's also a ton of content out there.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

In essence Muhammad thinks the “growth hacking” is a charlatan term for online marketing that consists of a bunch of everyday tasks that all online businesses should be doing: SEO, SEM, Content Marketing, Social Media, Referral Marketing, etc. Here’s why … What is Muhammad’s Argument?

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MAY 15, 2010

StackOverflow is a free Q&A site for software developers, blending functionality from wikis, blogs, forums, and social voting (similar to Digg/Reddit); 7.1mm unique visitors per month; new funds will be used to build out engineering team and build out product. I first discovered it from Dharmesh Shah’s blog OnStartups.

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MARCH 30, 2011

I loved the quote so much I wrote an entire blog post on the topic. I was management. Ever since then I have been in favor of smaller teams focused on core tasks. That’s why when you hear Steve Blank talk about lean startups you can hear his experiences ooze out of him in real-life examples of 8 startups. What did he know?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Even as you invest more and more time managing emails, your to-do list keeps getting longer, not shorter. A well-managed calendar needs constant attention and can get quickly out of hand: Double-booking yourself. Day-to-day tasks can be challenging to let go of— productivity can literally become an addiction.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Management guru Peter Drucker has said that effective leaders record, manage and consolidate their time. When an important task isn’t getting done, it’s important to acknowledge and admit that you have chosen to spend your time on less important tasks (i,e., and more articles from the EO blog. Instead of saying. “I

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mobilize Your PR Task Force Every crisis demands swift action. Their manager was in a frenzy, drafting a confrontational press release. Reflect: Who are your go-to crisis management experts? The founder, inundated with calls, was ready to fire the company that managed their website. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Disillusioned employees have alienated good customers, incompetent managers have killed productivity, and the best talent has left for the competition. Tracking employees’ happiness doesn’t have to be an arduous task. Then take a few minutes at the weekly management meeting to share what you’ve learned.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Risk management: Understanding your financials inside and out allows you to take calculated risks, enhancing the startup’s competitive edge. For example, startups with well-prepared forecasts are better equipped to manage through challenging economic environments. and more articles from the EO blog. Embrace scenario planning.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

After college she worked her way up in the corporate world, managing managers in a manufacturing setting. Upon release, Saichelle began the daunting task of rebuilding her life. and more articles from the EO blog. The post The Painful Experience That Inspired One Entrepreneur to Greatness first appeared on The EO Blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 28, 2024

Efficient Use of Resources Time Management: Coaches help you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively, enabling you to focus on high-impact activities that drive growth. A coach helps you manage stress and reduce overwhelm by providing support and guidance. and more articles from the EO blog.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Justyn Howard, founder of Sprout Social has a blog post that he’s written about his experiences of migrating from scrappy tools to more efficient ones (i.e. Once a company has raised $2-3 million dollars I often advise them to get an office manager. I have freed up so much of my time to focus on the important stuff.&#.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 29, 2020

To use it, consider two key features of yourself: What do you focus on more—tasks or people? May focus on relationships to the detriment of task completion. – Management Techniques to Get the Best From Each Work Style. Much like the Innovators, Managers will ask questions such as “What If?” Does it describe you?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2021

You need the names and contact info for your parents’ trusted advisors, including their attorney, accountant, investment or wealth manager, insurance agents, doctors, and anyone else who is working with them on legal, medical, or financial matters. The post Simon Says: Have “The Talk” with your parents appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2023

Save time and effort Planning a retreat is time-consuming but hiring a retreat planner allows you to focus on other important tasks while they handle the details. She has more than 15 years of marketing, events management and administrative experience spanning the hospitality, legal, professional services and construction sectors.

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Revolution

MARCH 28, 2023

Why it will revolutionize the way we shop, browse, and learn Source: openai.com/blog/chatgpt-plugins The electrifying launch and global adoption of ChatGPT has been amazing to witness. Don’t forget to ask for a dinner reservation at a hidden gem brasserie for your first night in Paris; ChatGPT can use the OpenTable plugin and set that up too.

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JUNE 28, 2015

Trello – Some of the smartest people I know still send themselves tasks to complete via email. Surely that’s the worst way to remind yourself of a task. Until a few years ago I had tried every task management list and failed each time so I, too, resorted to email to-do’s. It’s very well built.

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