Continuations

APRIL 8, 2022

The book consists mostly of a dialogue between a teacher (an astute and telepathic gorilla) and a student (a somewhat befuddled human who slowly learns how to see the world as desired by his teacher). The short summary of the core insight is that humans have two cultural narratives: “takers” and “leavers.”

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Lorna Mitchell is head of Developer Relations at Aiven , a software company that combines the best open source technologies with cloud infrastructure. I have worked remotely in technology for over a decade, and I’ll share my tips for how fast-paced technical startups can take good care of their software development talent. Contributor.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Siegel’s recent book, THE BRAINS AND BRAWN COMPANY: How Leading Organizations Blend the Best of Digital and Physical , explores how (and why) many business owners in digitized industries overlook and underappreciate traditional competencies like logistics, manufacturing, customer service, and quality control. Can you tell us more?

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2014

We have 12 developers and they have 3. Sales people will often sell future development work. You can book them at budget hotels – but don’t go too far. “Sure, they can sell at 50% of our price. Their customer support is much smaller and therefore won’t be able to respond to your needs as quickly.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2024

Over the years, I have developed several best practices for setting annual goals and wanted to share them: Don’t Be Busy : Make 2024 the year you stop answering every “how are you?” The past few years, I have developed a one-page plan of three or four high level goals for the year that are most important. with “busy”.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 19, 2015

Orbiting the Giant Hairball is one of the most unusual business books I’ve read. Gordon MacKenzie, the author of the book, worked at Hallmark cards for 30 years to the day. In his book, he described the way he injected creativity into his working life. I thought it was a great book with three salient themes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Franc.World aims to change this narrative by opening the doors to conversations about self-discovery and future career paths at a younger age through their multimedia offering that includes books, documentaries and podcasts. Workplaces need to go beyond that and embed these initiatives into their culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

Excluding sources of investments may alter the way a startup builds and shapes its culture. Excluding investment sources creates a new manifestation of development capacity and vision that’s much more narrowly focused. However, focusing on steady local or regional development can slow the path of international expansion.

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Source Link

MARCH 29, 2021

This organization would hire culturally knowledgeable staff, coordinate ongoing collaboration in their networks, proactively target and recruit hard-to-reach entrepreneurs, and set collective impact metrics and outcomes. Information is available from the SBA Information Notice (PDF). Going beyond the SBA Community Navigator model.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I made it my mission to develop recycled plastic fabrics into a source of mainstream textiles. Years ago, a prominent retailer approached us with an offer to develop a small collection together. On top of that, they wouldn’t listen to suggestions about the packaging of the collection—which also must be sustainable in my book.

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OkDork

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She discusses the challenges and boundaries faced by women entering the business world and emphasizes the power of a solution mindset developed through struggles. The episode also explores her approach to hiring, fostering a positive company culture, and the efficient balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

With many companies today struggling to attract and retain talent, a culture of mentorship will put your company ahead of the competition. While competitive compensation is still important, many workers are increasingly motivated by career development opportunities and a positive company culture. million quitting last November.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Alex founded El Árbol English School in Costa Rica, an institution where students of all ages learn English and develop critical thinking skills. Know the individuals, know the families and the cultures, and know the stories to better understand their needs. Creating unique lesson plans.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In his book, Giving , Bill Clinton said that he’d rather be wrong for trusting people than for distrusting them. EO’s chapter-based mentorship programme fosters relationships aimed at high-level leadership and personal development within a structured timeframe. Are you in? One active step you can take right now is to become a mentor.

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Dream It

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Recently, Mel served as the SVP of Product Development at Securonix and Director of Product Management at RSA NetWitness. Mel knows firsthand how crucial strategy is to develop products that customers love. This is only possible with continuous customer feedback at the ideation, design, and development phases.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2023

The speed of OpenAI’s development and adoption has been amazing to see. We’re in unprecedented territory with the speed of AI tool development. But almost overnight, ChatGPT’s generative AI, built by OpenAI, has shown signs that AI can actually deliver on its futuristic potential.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 7, 2014

Some of the best content to be found about startups is locked in books. Thomas Kjemperud asked me yesterday for a 140 character recommendation of one book for founders. These are the books I go back to, time and again, when I have a question or I’m looking for an insight. The BMG is clear and simple but comprehensive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In his book YES IS THE ANSWER. How Faith In People and a Culture Of Hospitality Built a Modern American Restaurant Company, Mitchell shares the keys to his company’s 25 years of success: including a steadfast commitment to a nurturing culture, a “people first” philosophy, and the humility to recognize reckless and ego-driven decisions.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Launching today in beta, Playground is a social platform that seeks to help people discover and develop community while empowering creators to monetize their audience. For now, the beta is open to select creators in the cultural space (art, music, wellness, gaming, and more), and for community members, there’s a waitlist.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Apple and Rackspace use the employee Net Promoter System (eNPS), a metric that is picking up traction, as Fred Reichheld, the intellectual father of the NPS, mentions in his book The Ultimate Question 2.0. The frequency you choose depends on what’s going on at your company and the pace of change within your culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 15, 2022

In his work as a coach, he helps teams simplify and execute on leadership, culture and discipline. Human growth and development requires the same core process it has always needed: time, effort and patience. Today is the most important day of your life. What will you do today that will better position you for future success?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2019

He has written a Wall Street Journal bestselling book called The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future. . I have seen business results soar when a committed group of people embark on the path of personal development. But the magic of personal development only happens when we work on ourselves.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 1, 2024

Since its launch, the Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO) has been more than a funding vehicle; it’s been a launchpad for culturally inspired innovation and a community of support for under-networked founders. Like the startups in our portfolio, TxO is constantly evolving to ensure we’re meeting the needs of our founders.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Diversity in the workplace starts with an inclusive culture. Done right, an inclusive culture should help to foster a sense of belonging and shared values. The words you choose to bring your business to life will make the difference: Words are influential ambassadors of your workplace’s culture.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 17, 2023

She is responsible for Sales, Business Development and Growth Marketing. I came across the book Ogilvy on Advertising written by David Ogilvy, and it sparked my interest in advertising and a need to deeply understand the consumer to see successful outcomes. How did you break into a career in tech sales? I’m a builder.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 2, 2020

While GDP in the developed world has grown a robust 3.6 Companies in developed markets have churned out profits at a historic pace, despite massive economic dislocations like the bursting of the dot-com bubble in 2000 and the global financial crisis eight years later. But spur-of-the-moment agility is fragile.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 29, 2019

How do senior leaders, in their own words, describe the most effective leaders—the ones that get results, grow the business, enhance the culture, and leave in their wake a trail of other really effective leaders? What prompted you to write this book? After surveying more than one million leaders worldwide, co-authors Robert (Bob) J.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Glazer has established himself as a leader who invests in his team and in the culture of his organization. . He shared how to develop a “best place to work” in a recent Octane post. His company, Acceleration Partners, was honored with Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award , recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2019.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The startup announced Friday that it raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding led by Third Culture Capital. Parents can book a free, initial 15-minute virtual consultation with a lactation expert and then subsequent 60-minute sessions for $100 each. Andrea Ippolito, founder and CEO of SimpliFed. Image Credits: SimpliFed.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Make your impact grow exponentially by cultivating a giving culture in your business. ” Piyush’s book, Lead Your Tribe, Love Your Work: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating a Culture that Matters , reinforces how to lead by example by giving to your employees. Lead by example. Lead by example.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2017

The agency has developed a robust internship and mentorship program. Jessica shared best practices for developing such a program. TCS Interpreting has developed a well-rounded internship and mentoring program that reflects its core values of growth and collaboration. Jessica Moseley is an EO member in Washington, D.C.,

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 30, 2017

Rules, regulations and bureaucracy are part of corporate culture, but, done right, they don’t have to squelch morale and productivity. One of my favorite books on this topic is Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni. Especially when dealing with some large corporations with employee manuals the size of War and Peace. It’s a keeper!

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 9, 2022

Coming from cultural revolution China where they barely had enough food to eat, they thought I was throwing away all the hard work they went through to come to America. Netflix’s culture was so different than the more secretive culture I experienced before at Amazon. Netflix has a strong A/B testing culture.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

They are the hidden gems in the economic development strategy and downtown reinvestment efforts of every place (yes, I really mean every place). You already have some type of small-scale manufacturing business in your community, and as you learn more about these businesses in this book, you may start to notice them.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 29, 2019

The GIST Network assembled a panel of experts to discuss best practices in helping your ecosystem become more interconnected, supportive, and prosperous: Michelle Messina , co-author of the best-selling book Decoding Silicon Valley: The Insider’s Guide. Grant Warner , director of innovation for Howard University’s Graduate School.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 25, 2023

And execution means developing the right habits. But as I started, there was no playbook, no blog posts, and only a few books on entrepreneurship. And execution means developing the right habits. According to research, entrepreneurs who continuously learn and develop new skills are more likely to succeed long-term.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The pandemic has been terrible for many industries, but the book industry has gotten a rare reprieve in an otherwise dismal past decade. That surge in interest in books has also led to a surge in interest from founders to rethink aspects of the reading experience. No boring book clubs. The first rule of BookClub?

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