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How Startups Benefit From Experimentation

The Horizons Tracker

One might imagine the very act of entrepreneurship is one of rapid experimentation as one’s assumptions are tested in the market. They examined over 35,000 tech startups that were founded between 2008 and 2013.

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Why Your CEO Just Doesn’t Get It

N2Growth Blog

Delegation — 28%. Even more revealing is that the value placed on integrity, trustworthiness and transparency by respondent CEOs went down when compared to the 2013 survey results. Organizational/market/self awareness. Strategic thinking — 55%. Integrity — 48%. Very good communicator — 40%.

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Employee Empowerment: A Key Force in Leadership

Lead on Purpose

This disenchantment is painfully clear in the Gallup 2013 State of the American Workplace survey. While this increase in work is often counteracted by increased pay and better hours, many managers continue taking on responsibilities rather than delegating them to workers, leading to gridlock. How to Properly Empower Employees.

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Ready, Set, GOals!

Women on Business

What could you have delegated, but didn’t? Thrilled, disappointed, not surprised, scared, hopeful… Finally, jot down your magic number for 2013. Before you dive in (to both the read and the goal-setting), here’s an exercise to get your head in the game: 1. What (and who) wasted your time?

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5 Must-Read Books For Business Leaders For Summer 2013

Eric Jacobson

It covers basic management, managing staff changes, managing projects, strategic thinking, hiring, delegating, and communication -- and lot''s more. If you don''t market your business, you won''t have one. Reilly, this is the book for brushing up on your leadership skills, or learning what to do in your new leadership role. His advice?

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The Problem with Good Ideas | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

February 11, 2013. All too often this leads to a loss of trust, miscommunication, and a decrease in morale, not to mention loss of market share or revenue. Delegation (1). © 2013 Thoughts for the Everyday Leader — Standard by 8BIT. Home About Coaching Contact Guest Posts Archives. by Nathan Magnuson.

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The Value of Asking ?Why?? | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Remember how much of a difference high definition television made when it first came to market? Delegation (1). © 2013 Thoughts for the Everyday Leader — Standard by 8BIT. When we don’t ask why, our purpose temporarily gets out of focus, much like the lens of a camera. Asking why provides laser sharp, HD focus.

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