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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

Collins draws a critical distinction that transforms how we approach work: Tasks are things you do; responsibilities are outcomes you own. This shift in mindsetfrom “tell me what to do” to “I’m responsible for making this happen”separates high-performing organizations from average ones.

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How to Nail a Group Presentation

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So I thought I’d write a piece on how not to suck when you give a presentation. – No great presentation can be delivered like a conversation. Get out of your comfort zone. Project your voice. Use your hands. Go join your local Toastmasters. It’s how I did. Show some energy!

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PR for Startups: Avoiding crickets after the Ta-Da!

This is going to be BIG.

Announcing your funding without a larger PR plan is the equivilant to George Costanza saying "I love you" to his date and not getting it returned--"that''s a pretty big matzo ball" to leave hanging out there. First off, you need to have a clear sense of your goals. What makes a great employee? Are you looking to hire?

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Entrepreneur’s Don’t Think Enough. Here’s What You Can Do About It …

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Now, I’m pretty on the record that being an entrepreneur is about being great at The Do. Now, I’m pretty on the record that being an entrepreneur is about being great at The Do. I’ve talked in the past about how I manage my own creative process. I zone out and think about how things could be different.

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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5 Things VC Associates Wish Founders Knew Before Their Call

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Learn how to pass a VC associate screen in under 10 minutes! Learn how to pass a VC associate screen in under 10 minutes! Do your research You should do your research before talking to an associate. We understand that as an entrepreneur you’ve got a lot on your plate. What does good prep look like?

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

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Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. ” In that post I talked about how a few key people in any community can have an enormous impact on the fledgling success of the city or company. Here are mine: 1.