N2Growth Blog
JULY 25, 2022
The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology. ’ Whatever credential candidates hold, they will likely be trench fighters with soft skills and charisma to lead and dilute egos. If the position is operational, hire an operations manager and a finance head. .
CEO Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
I like to even dole out money monthly based on milestones and performance rather than giving a huge lump sum amount up front. I find Angels do not give up as quickly and that can add value to the VC. VC can often: 1 - Provide more money and more follow on rounds of financing. The same goes with personal touch.
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N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
While many people immediately conjure-up an image of the ever so confident, bombastic extrovert without an ounce of humility as the picture of what constitutes a real leader, nothing could be further from the truth. He said that servant leader will consider the priorities of his "followers" or team, first. Greenleaf in 1970.
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 17, 2010
Foster “Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.&# - John Wayne “The true leader serves. Then leading down that road and following up to make sure everyone is present. Serves people. Serves their best interests, and in doing so will not always be popular, may not always impress.
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 9, 2015
They looked at otherwise skilled employees who ended up doing real damage — employees who had been fired for egregious company policy violations, such as sexual harassment, workplace violence, or fraud — and found that avoiding such people can save companies even more money than finding and retaining superstars.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 20, 2014
He had extraordinary drive and charisma. There were the e-mails sent at 2 AM, and it was sometimes hard to follow exactly what he was saying. Once he had made up his mind, it was almost impossible to change it. They rush in where others feared to tread and can inspire others to follow.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
And we are often happy to review these start-up plans — which include the typical elements such as a product description, competitive analysis, estimate of market size, and projected financials. Like the vast majority of start-ups, most new social enterprises are bootstrapping efforts. In short, the business plan is overrated.
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