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[Infographic] Anatomy Of A Great Business Team
The success of any company is wholly dependent on the individuals that make up the team behind the business. But what makes a good team in business is as much debated as it is in sport – what is that...
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[Review] Start With Why
We’ve seen it happen time and time again. A company starts off with great fanfare, led by a charismatic and visionary leader. She brings it to new heights and grows it year after year. There is much...
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You Need To Prepare To Manage Your People
by Matt Straz, founder & CEO of Namely You may have been told if you’re passionate enough about your idea, your startup will be successful. It’s an easy trap to fall into, especially in hearing...
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The Sandbox And The Titanic
by Jaime Bancroft Gennaro, CEO of Neologic A recent New York Times article about the culture at Amazon has put this topic at the front of everyone’s minds… again. And it created some discord between my...
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What You Need To Know About Motivating Your Team
by Chuck Cohn, CEO and founder of Varsity Tutors There are several factors that go into creating a successful business, but certainly one of the most important is building an outstanding team. Hiring...
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Making The Transition from Entrepreneur To Leader
by John Vrionis, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners Lightspeed is in the business of encouraging entrepreneurship. This past summer, the Lightspeed Summer Fellowships program invited selected...
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“Joinership” Is The New Leadership
By Nick Goode, Commercial Director at Sage One It’s no secret that most companies value leadership over just about anything else. It’s an attitude reflected in our culture and on the surface, it...
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How To Be A Truly Ludicrous Startup Leader
by Paresh Shah, founder and CEO of Glimpulse A creative leader can mean the difference between success and failure, a firework and a flop, rags and riches. A startup team is an untapped reservoir of...
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5 Tips For Gen Ys Managing Older Employees
By Nicole Laurrari, President, The EGC Group One of the biggest challenges facing young leaders today is managing members of their teams who are literally old enough to be their parents. The age...
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What Is Leadership?
by John Vrionis, partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners As part of the Lightspeed Venture Partner Summer Fellowship program, I ask guest speakers to come in each week and talk to the Fellows about key...
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What REI Can Teach You About Building A Better Business
by Scott Ford, author of “Financial Jiu-Jitsu: A Fighter’s Guide to Conquering Your Finances“ REI’s announcement that it would close and give employees a paid holiday on Black Friday was a dramatic...
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How To Successfully Transition From CMO To CEO
By Doug Bewsher, CEO of Leadspace The role of the CMO has transformed dramatically over the past few years. The scope of the CMO’s responsibilities has broadened, and their influence has increased...
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10 Leadership Skills Every Small Business Owner Must Master
By Sherry B. Jordan, author of “Plan It! Do It! Love It!: Be Outrageously Successful in the Small Business Lifestyle“ Recently a client said to me, “I am a great small business owner but a lousy...
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Six Rebellious Beliefs That Can Change The Workplace
by Shawn Murphy, author of “The Optimistic Workplace: Creating an Environment That Energizes Everyone“ To change the world through your work, you need to be grounded in beliefs that unleash human...
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[Review] The Cultural Intelligence Difference
How do you work effectively in a cross-cultural team? What should you do to seal a deal with a foreign partner? The answers to these and more are found in “The Cultural Intelligence Difference: Master...
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3 Steps To Being A Master Of Motivation
By Susan Fowler, author of “Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work . . . and What Does: The New Science of Leading, Energizing, and Engaging“ Entrepreneurs are known for their energetic and passionate work...
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4 Ways To Better Your Leadership Skills
Strong leadership skills are often relative to success, whether you’re looking to gain traction in a start-up company, strengthen an established brand, or see a project come to fruition. When leading...
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The True Cost Of Poor Leadership
by Will Bridges, HR Consultant at Unum While poor management has a financial cost, it also has a wider detrimental cost to a business, as well as individuals. Bad leadership can be the result of...
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Say Yes to Success! How the New Millennial Leaders Embrace Mindfulness
by Jon Mertz, author of “Activate Leadership: Aspen Truths to Empower Millennial Leaders“ Millennials are about to take over the role of leader in the 21st Century. The leaders of successful businesses...
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4 Major Mistakes Established Companies Make
By Steven D. Goldstein, author of “Why Are There Snowblowers in Miami?“ Start-up companies obviously face many difficulties. Once they make the decision to start their business, they must operate at...
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