Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 11, 2018

My advice was based on two simple principles: Directors are elected by shareholders, and, once elected, have the full authority to manage the corporation. A short-term focus on profits led to the 2008 financial crisis and is creating worsening climate risk on a daily basis. B Lab wanted states to adopt benefit corporation law.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

People hear about entrepreneurism and think it is for them. They talk to other entrepreneurs and learn that it all about perseverance and building sweat-equity in companies. The wise entrepreneurs have mentors, compensated for their advice, tenured in consulting and wise beyond reproach. There are many misconceptions.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 24, 2017

That was one of the first pieces of advice I learned back when I was striking out on my own in 2014. Now, as a fellow mom and entrepreneur, this is stunning to me. Today, we are pleased to welcome Elise Perkins, founder of ep communications , with a guest post. People work with who they like.”. Great news, I thought.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 18, 2015

While the retail industry crisis has been well-reported, particularly with respect to dwindling foot traffic to brick-and-mortar stores. Based on Greenberg’s sage advice, it’s clear that being a credibility-conscious sales operation does not take a large budget. In this same vein, listening to employees can provide great value as well.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

You’ll learn plenty more about what it means to burn the boats, how to unleash your full potential, and how to tear down your barriers to achieving success in Higgins’ new book, Burn The Boats – a business-advice and self-help book. That’s why I tell entrepreneurs to be careful who you consult with your nascent dreams.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Plus, it turns out that most executives want advice and input, even at this senior level. One Stanford study revealed that while two-thirds of CEOs say they don’t receive any leadership advice, almost 100% of them want it and welcome executive coaching. CEOs & Entrepreneurs. Executive coaching fulfills this need.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 3, 2015

David Greer in his article Living A Purposeful Vision , explains how he has a goal of getting “entrepreneurs to step into the biggest thing that is blocking them from going forward.” ” What advice would you give someone who is struggling to live out their purposeful vision?

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Jason Womack

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

During one meeting with entrepreneurs, I talked about how Jodi and I email each other ALL the time. Crisis Management : Eye to Eye - if possible. Best advice on marriage I EVER received came from my Grandpa, Wayne Womack. This is only the 7th "full weekend" I've been IN Ojai in 2012 (Yeah, I do travel a lot.).

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Entrepreneur.com From Entrepreneur magazine, a resource they call the first online business-to-business community marketplace built exclusively for small and emerging businesses. Small Business Trends Anita Campbell Editor provides information of interest to entrepreneurs and executives. Business2.0 Inc.com Inc.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

I find so many professionals, artists, executives, athletes, entrepreneurs, and others simply believe that if they do good work and show up as a decent person, then the people they care about will understand the value what they offer. They believe that just doing good work means they will have a reputation that is ideal in their mind.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

More comprehensive and affordable childcare solutions” and “relief for those with caring responsibilities” are just some highlighted by Ann Francke OBE in a recent FT article on the difficulties female entrepreneurs face in securing investment. We can also learn a lot from strong female leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

As a person that works with CEOs and entrepreneurs on a daily basis I can tell you with great certainty that all leaders are not created equal when it comes to the competency of their decisioning skills. My advice is to actually work at becoming very discerning.

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Steve Farber

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

I was introduced to Van Gorder by one of his executive team, and–even though I’d read his book, The Front-Line Leader –I wanted to hear his advice for entrepreneurs and small business leaders striving to create a positive culture. Get out of the ivory tower. . Then the organization reaches out and helps that person.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 15, 2011

We’re weird about paying for advice. Yet we often resist seeking expert advice in critical areas like our career or parenting. After 20 years of coaching leaders and studying parents, I’ve learned that the one thing exceptional leaders and parents do differently from everyone else is to seek out and pay for expert advice.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Entrepreneurs and innovators are supposed to be happily self-directed. My advice to them, and others feeling similar economic angst, is to try one or more of these strategies for getting back control over your destiny. This keeps an entrepreneur going during challenging times. Own a big idea.

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Steve Farber

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

I was introduced to Van Gorder by one of his executive team, and–even though I’d read his book, The Front-Line Leader –I wanted to hear his advice for entrepreneurs and small business leaders striving to create a positive culture. Get out of the ivory tower. . Then the organization reaches out and helps that person.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

This is simply due to the fact that more people want to hear what a high profile CEO or entrepreneur has to say. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Stuart Oliver: Entrepreneur, Interim CIO, Technology COO, Strategist, » Blog Archive » To blog or not to blog [.] Your advice is helpful.

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Your Voice of Encouragement

OCTOBER 29, 2009

But before you say something you might regret and escalate the situation into a crisis, think about this second insight. Terrific advice, Meredith, and an outstanding blog! Ive been doing that as president of Performance Support Systems and as an entrepreneur for the past 27 years. Thank you for visiting mine. Read more.

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Roundtable Talk

JUNE 25, 2010

Dan Sullivan, president of the Strategic Coach (a program for entrepreneurs) preaches that successful entrepreneurs focus on doing what they’re great at and delegating the rest. It’s a good message for employees as well as entrepreneurs. Colleen’s grandmother never did a day of housework in her life.

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Roundtable Talk

JUNE 25, 2010

Dan Sullivan, president of the Strategic Coach (a program for entrepreneurs) preaches that successful entrepreneurs focus on doing what they’re great at and delegating the rest. It’s a good message for employees as well as entrepreneurs. Colleen’s grandmother never did a day of housework in her life.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2018

My experiences with nonprofit entrepreneurs have revealed patterns in the strategic choices that successful leaders make. Open-source and volunteer models can be interpreted as weaknesses, but sophisticated nonprofit entrepreneurs turn this to their advantage. Careervillage.org crowdsources career advice for low-income students.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Post ) Positive Chaos : Transform Crisis into Clarity and Advantage by Dan Thurmon (Page Two, 2023) Chaos does not have to be confusing or debilitating. Those who have already benefited include CEO’s, astronauts, CIA agents, students, parents, and many others.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Let me be very clear here - as the CEO or entrepreneur, YOU and not your legal counsel, marketing director, ad agency or PR firm must make this choice. My advice is simple…stop rationalizing and justifying doing the wrong things for the wrong reasons, stop whining & complaining and get in the game - do the right thing.

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The Idolbuster

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York, in this article , recounts the advice his father gave him about managing fear (which is the precursor to panic). His dad’s advice was: “The most important lesson my dad taught me was how to manage fear. Way #4: Get Unnaturally Calm. Become unnaturally calm.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2012

The past decade has been one of remarkable transformation and seemingly endless crisis. In it, Byrne recounts discussions with 25 entrepreneurs who have changed the world — people like Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson. Now is the time to change the world.

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Rajesh Setty

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

A “for good” advocate, Sarah worked with a local crisis center to raise more than $161K in three weeks via social media and is a team member of the Guinness Book World Record holding #beatcancer. RS: How would you describe this book in three sentences or less?

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Thursday, September 9, 2010 Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? One way will be to ensure our crisis management plans are in place. Toyotas and BPs woes this year have certainly put crisis management plans on the radar screen. Unfortunately, most businesses dont have a plan. •Who will do what? And, how often?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The Mind of the Leader : How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter (Harvard Business Review Press, 2018) The Mind of the Leader offers a radical, yet practical, solution to solve the leadership crisis. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Seth Godin’s Blog : The best-selling author, entrepreneur and “agent of change” gives you personal insights on the leadership landscape. Mello OK, I'd swear that I thanked you for this here before but… So I'm taking advice from Wally Bock's mom who said we should write three thank you notes every day.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 1, 2015

In a conversation with HBR, Beck reflected on how a midlife crisis led her to launch the business — and why she opted to advertise her failure in a bid for closure. Beck: I had what I consider a midlife crisis. ” But it really was a midlife crisis and this sense of now-or-never, I need to do it. Mid-Career Crisis.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

It's exactly the advice your mother didn't give you, unless your mom was a rule-breaker like my mine. Long before I came to work at Echoing Green , I was invited to be a judge for the fellowship committee, which selects individuals from among the world's most promising social entrepreneurs. What Makes Social Entrepreneurs Different.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Many entrepreneurs become so invested in their struggle for success that they forget a crucial reality which is business failure. It’s better to purchase cost-effective online accounting software with unlimited support and expert advice. Some business owners prefer playing it safe during a time of crisis. Cherish the risk.

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Coaching Tip

JUNE 22, 2013

What impressed him was the response to a crisis where "we may be dealing here with a general principle of action." The entrepreneur takes risks but does not see himself as a risktaker, because he operates under the useful delusion that what he''s attempting is not risky. These entrepreneurs thoroughly understand their technology.

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LDRLB

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Bernd Geropp brings us another video his piece On Leadership: My Interview with Serial Entrepreneur Chris Ducker. Tom Walter, the Serial Entrepreneur , explores whether ethical behavior in leadership is still given the weight necessary in Ethics in Leadership. Mary Jo Asmus on the importance of staying fresh and Remaining a Beginner.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Since the financial crisis of 2008, we’ve heard a lot about social movements, and, in particular, protest movements. I work with the +SocialGood Advisors and Connectors, a handpicked group with a global mindset and local credibility through their work as social entrepreneurs and activists.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 3, 2013

While you might remove a specific problem, you are likely to discover another problem awaits, and you will move from one crisis to another. Bernd Geropp from More Leadership presents Three dirty little secrets about being an entrepreneur and running a start-up business. “In There are 3 core barriers to adaptability and change.

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