The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 29, 2021

Being an entrepreneur is undoubtedly a stressful experience as you struggle to develop a product or service that is attractive to the market with minimal resources and little in the way of income. The research explores some strategies that can be deployed to help entrepreneurs cope with those stresses. We’re trying to fix that.”

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Famous entrepreneurs, such as Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, are often portrayed as mythical creatures who have left the womb imbued with the talent, burning desire, and tolerance for risk-taking required to be the exceptional entrepreneurs they ultimately became. The reality isn’t quite so romantic. Supporting entrepreneurship.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 18, 2020

The topic of entrepreneurship is one I’ve written about numerous times in recent years, and especially that of the age of entrepreneurs. Alas, this is often not the case, with various studies in the past few years showing that the most successful entrepreneurs are actually thoroughly middle-aged. ” Older entrepreneurs.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Co-Intelligence : Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Why is having a mentor crucial to success?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Immigrant entrepreneurs. Traditionally, it has been thought that immigrants make such good entrepreneurs both because they bring novel perspectives with them from their homeland, but also the unfamiliarity with the domestic labor market makes entrepreneurship an attractive alternative to traditional employment.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Entrepreneurs are many things, but one thing that is common in many portrayals of them in popular culture is their acceptance of uncertainty, their courage in the face of risks, and their determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Overcoming the fear.

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CEO Insider

MAY 21, 2020

As outside general corporate counsel to well over a hundred startups in all stages of growth in my legal career, across the innovation ecosystem in Silicon Valley and beyond, I am often asked by startup founders and entrepreneurs to help them with capital raising and introductions to venture capitalists, business angels, and family offices.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Once upon a time the portfolio career was seen as pretty sexy and came to typify the “free agent nation” spoken about by Dan Pink way back in 2001. We have to stop creating new business statuses such as the ‘auto-entrepreneurs’ in France and the ‘mini-jobs’ in Germany,” says Smart co-CEO Maxime Dechesne.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 15, 2020

When you think of entrepreneurs, you probably think of twenty something men, possibly who have dropped out of university to pursue their dream, and who are uninhibited by the scars of failure that prompt us to take a more cautious path. Making the case for older entrepreneurs. What’s more, a 50 year old entrepreneur was 1.8

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 22, 2020

Being able to explain the failure of your startup obviously has key implications for your future career, whether as a seasoned entrepreneur or in the salaried world. New research from Aalto University explores the different approaches entrepreneurs often take when telling their tale. Past or future?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 6, 2020

Now more than ever, there is a strong need to remain relevant and innovative within your career. Listen in as Bonnie shares actionable tips for how to stay marketable in a virtual world, and how to align yourself for the best possible outcome within your career during this crisis.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2015

As an entrepreneur, I have worked tirelessly to regain some semblance of comfort and financial security. You cannot dare do the same thing as an entrepreneur when you are still the HR manager, marketing guru, office manager, janitor, tech guy, sales staff, CFO and CEO. It is an opportunity to create and be innovative.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2019

As president and co-founder of Rose Park Advisors’ Disruptive Innovation Fund with Clayton Christensen, Whitney Johnson utilized the theory of disruptive innovation to invest in publicly traded stocks and private early stage companies. Perhaps innovative thinking among your management team has stalled. Dare to innovate.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Economists and entrepreneurs often tout economic recessions as an optimal time to launch a new business. When markets are down, they become ripe for disruption and roll out the red carpet for innovative services, solutions, and products. Which makes me wonder, do these same truths hold true for individuals (and their careers!)

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 30, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Commongood Careers is an innovative talent partner for the nonprofit sector.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The thread that runs through his career is the entrepreneurial mindset. That mindset is “about the application of creative thinking and prudent risk-taking to build innovative, long-lasting organizations in any sector of the economy.” He notes that an entrepreneur is not a gambler. They look beyond their ego.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JULY 1, 2019

To thrive as an employee-leader or as an entrepreneur, one must possess self-efficacy and proactivity, be innovative, have a need for achievement and be confident through stress, uncertainty and risk. Today’s post is by Jill Ferguson, author of Creating a Freelance Career (CLICK HERE to get your copy).

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe that staying abreast of new ideas, trends, and information is essential to a high-performing career and business. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built. This is my gift to you. Stand Out Authors in 2021: 1.

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Leading Blog

MAY 18, 2018

Most entrepreneurs never went to college, and most did not start their companies until they were well along in their careers. The average entrepreneur is nearly forty years old when he launches , and more than eighty percent of all new companies are stated by people over thirty-five. Eighty percent disappear within five years.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional development has emerged as a vital tool for business owners and engineers alike to enhance their skills, drive innovation, and achieve long-term success. This article explores the multifaceted benefits of professional development and how it can revolutionize your career or business.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 22, 2019

Innovation Capital. And one of the most overlooked reasons for entrepreneurial failure is innovation capital. That’s why I enjoyed talking with Jeff Dyer who, along with Nathan Furr and Curtis Lefrandt, wrote a new book, Innovation Capital: How to Compete and Win Like the World’s Innovative Leaders. Satya Nadella.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Most of us are far more innovative than we give ourselves credit for. Throughout my career, I have observed people who could stretch themselves beyond their self-perceived limitations and attain a far greater level of innovation than they initially thought they could. So what’s in this for rising innovation leaders?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

A S A PROFESSOR, an entrepreneur, the president of Stanford University, and now the Chairman of the Board of Alphabet (Google’s Parent company) and Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, John Hennessy has had a lot of leadership experience. Innovation. In Leading Matters , he shares the stories of what worked and what didn’t work.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 16, 2024

. “A key insight from our research is that many high-ability scientists and engineers choose jobs in early-stage startups over large tech companies due to specific career preferences that align better with the unique work setting offered in startups,” the researchers explain. over the course of a decade. .

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The discrepancies in venture capital funding to female entrepreneurs are well known, but society also tends to view men as more creative and innovative than women, even when the reality is quite the opposite. Earlier this year I chaired a panel about female entrepreneurship at IE University’s LegalTech event in London.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A few years ago I wrote about innovation and entrepreneurship in Norway and Qatar. The study found that the share of entrepreneurs fell by around half between 1985 and 2014, with just 4% of households containing an entrepreneur by the end of the study period. High-skilled entrepreneurs. Positive or negative?

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Nowhere is this more so than among entrepreneurs, who, legend has it, need to bend society to their thinking. Believing in success It’s the kind of narrative supported by a recent study led by researchers from Washington University in St Louis, which found that optimism is the most desirable trait entrepreneurs can have.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

When it comes to adapting to the ever-changing and complex world of work we currently inhabit, the qualities of entrepreneurs are probably up there. The competition aims to support innovative solutions to some of the most pressing environmental, social, and economic concerns facing society.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Intuitively, yes, entrepreneurship is a risky career path. I’ve coached literally thousands of entrepreneurs in my twenty years in higher education and the business world, and have owned multiple businesses during that time. One of the assessment tools we use a great deal is the Basadur Innovation Profile.

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Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 25, 2022

Some of the biggest influencers in the world are musicians, and they can teach us a multitude of ways to guide our own career and leader positions. As a musician, you would not have a solid career without having the support of others who admire and believe in you. Many entrepreneurs advise having a “vision board” to help you.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Trevor wanted his people to be pillars of innovation and creativity. When he came to me for coaching around innovation, he mentioned how fearful his team was in taking risks and possibly touching failure. It’s most fitting to celebrate failures related to innovation, rather than execution, Harvard Business Review points out.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 2, 2022

They want to be entrepreneurs , but many have no idea how to go about it or what it even means to be an entrepreneur. They are also very innovative and come up with new ideas. Career development will keep both parties happy! There are a lot of problems with gen z in the workplace. Motivating Gen Z in the Workplace.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2019

Organizations need leaders who drive engagement, innovation, and outstanding client experiences. If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with award-winning entrepreneur and author Bonnie Marcus on the subtle ways we give away our power, and how to get it back. How can you be this type of leader?

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HR Digest

AUGUST 2, 2020

We bring you a list of books that women entrepreneurs must read to find the right balance between leadership and ownership of self. Here we bring you a list of 5 must-read books for Women Entrepreneurs and leaders: The Obstacle is the Way. No path to success is free from pitfalls as any entrepreneur or executive will tell you.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The extreme unpredictability of startup life coupled with the harsh realities of life with responsibilities prompt many would-be entrepreneurs to take a more predictable career path. This is especially so in countries where unemployment is low and therefore the chances of securing good work are high.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 31, 2018

Lessons from a tech entrepreneur via @LBS. 12 Technology Categories That Will Transform Careers by futurist @DanielBurrus. Innovative Service is Inspired by Bold Leaders by Chip Bell via @leadchangegroup. It's never too late to become an entrepreneur says @LBS alumnus and founder of @WebID_Solutions Thomas Fuerst.

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