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How Mentorship Gives Entrepreneurs a Competitive Edge

Smart Hustle Magazine

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. Why is it so effective?

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5 Best Practices of a Robust Mentorship Program

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The agency has developed a robust internship and mentorship program. Mentorships, on the other hand, usually occur after a beginner has entered a specific field, pairing an inexperienced person with a senior sponsor who can impart wisdom and guidance to enhance their future success. Jessica Moseley is an EO member in Washington, D.C.,

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Be who you needed when you were younger

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In his book, Giving , Bill Clinton said that he’d rather be wrong for trusting people than for distrusting them. That means that the burden of not giving someone the opportunity they deserve should be heavier than giving it to someone that misuses it or disrespects it by being ungrateful or forgetful.

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Selling your company? 4 issues at the intersection of parenting and entrepreneuring

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When sellers have multiple options to choose from, they sometimes choose a buyer based on culture fit over money. EO members are fortunate to have a variety of resources to tap into as they prepare for this critical step, including situational mentorship , executive education opportunities and virtual learning events.

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Why experience sharing is key to entrepreneurial growth

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input. Instead, members are guided to share an experience they’ve had, or that someone they know has had, that is similar to the presenter’s challenge or opportunity.

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The Value of Competition for Young Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He’s been previously featured in Octane , writing about the value of mentorship and apps that can make life easier. My GSEA experience provided the opportunity to refine my pitch and really understand what problems and cultural challenges people face when exploring cities. We asked Tom about his experiences and inspirations. .

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I Sold My Business and They Shut It Down. Here’s Why I’d Do It All Again.

Entrepreneur's Handbook

A chapter wasn’t just over, a book was being closed. Most likely, they’ll all use this opportunity to freshen up their resume. Now, we were adapting to an organization with its own culture, operating procedures, tech stack, and vocabulary. With that, the business I had spent a decade building, and then sold, would be no more.