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CEOs and Entrepreneurs Can’t “Own” Strategy: Implementing a Collaborative Approach

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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?” But in my opinion, they are not the best one(s) to own how the company gets there — in other words, strategy. ” All three replied they did.

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3 tips to create your company’s foreign and domestic investment strategies

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And you make it easier to attract investors, which is why entrepreneurs in China aim for direct public listing on domestic exchanges. Create a strategy. You’ll need two strategies for your business investments: one that’s domestic-focused and one for international exposure. Kevin is co-founder of the Human Heritage Project.

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Freelancer or entrepreneur? Making the mindset shift

Entrepreneurs' Organization

After 25 years of self-employment, I felt ready to make the shift from freelancer to entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs, however, usually call themselves founders or CEOs. There’s no need for long-term strategy or a plan for growth because there’s no risk if your venture fails to attract clients. What’s in a title?

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10 Books on Persuasion and Negotiation

Entrepreneurs' Organization

From EO Melbourne , we share 10 books to help you improve your ability to close—in both your business and personal life. It may be a tough hole to escape, but this book will provide you with tools to approach such circumstances and achieve appropriate results. BARGAINING FOR ADVANTAGE: NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES FOR REASONABLE PEOPLE.

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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

With more than 20 years in the M&A industry, Scott is a recognized leader in the field, providing exit strategies, sell- and buy-side transitions, along with valuation services in the lower middle market. . Research shows entrepreneurs really do think of their business as a child. As it turns out, that’s not just a metaphor.

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Just Fckin Start – Exclusive Access to My New Book

OkDork

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify In this week’s episode, Noah shares Chapter One of his new book, “Million Dollar Weekend.” Go buy my new book [link] ! Now, Not How: Overthinking is a path to failure; successful entrepreneurs act first and figure out the details later. Act first and think later. Spice me up!

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Why some leaders deny reality with return-to-office strategies amid Delta surge

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We asked Dr. Tsipursky to explain how normalcy bias and other cognitive biases impact entrepreneurs in determining return-to-office scenarios. To overcome cognitive biases and cease denying reality, it’s critical to acknowledge faulty thinking strategies and rely on research-based best practices to ensure a successful return to the office.

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