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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Here are some quick guidelines on what I think it takes to build a sense of leadership: 1.

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Why Creative Leadership is Necessary for a Virtual Environment

Smart Hustle Magazine

However, creative leadership can bring the best out of leaders and teams during these hard times. Yet, creativity applies to many different areas, and according to a study conducted by IBM , where 1500 CEOs responded, creativity is the most important virtual leadership quality. 5 Strategies to Develop Creative Leadership.

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EO’s Most Popular Inc. Posts: A Lookback at 2023

Entrepreneurs' Organization

How to Master the Art of Difficult Conversations in Your Business Shawn Johal (EO Montreal), a leadership speaker, best-selling author, and founder of business growth practice Elevation Leaders , shared how he handles challenging conversations in his company. And I can tell you without a doubt that the system works.” I guarantee it!”

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The Duo Blueprint: How Ann Arbor’s Duo Security is Changing the Midwest Startup Scene

StartupNation

Duo’s leadership team often says that they not only want Duo to be a great place to work, but also a great place to be from. The fact that so many people have put in many years at the company and then progressed in their careers speaks volumes about a culture centered on learning and empowerment that Duo Security fosters for its employees.

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Investing with Purpose: SoGal Ventures’ Journey with Pocket Sun

AsiaTechDaily

” Looking back at SoGal Ventures’ unique focus on women leadership and diverse entrepreneurs, Pocket emphasizes how they began the journey into the venture capital scene. “In a highly divided global cultural environment, differences could become sources of conflict.

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Why every Kiwi should back or build a startup

NZ Entrepreneur

Drawing on the Government’s Startup Leadership Group’s four focus areas let’s paint a vision of the future. A cultural shift to encourage more entrepreneurialism and risk taking is a tough nut to crack but it can be and is being cracked. So how do we get there? Check out the incredible growth and profile of the High Tech Awards.

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Creating a Millennial-Friendly Workplace

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The following article originally appeared in EO’s award-winning Octane magazine. For more insightful articles from entrepreneurs, visit Octane magazine online. . By Susan Michel, founder and CEO of Glen Eagle and an EO New Jersey member. In particular, younger people want to enjoy their work and feel fulfilled doing it.

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