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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

W E OFTEN THINK of innovation as something visionaries draw out of thin air, like manna from heaven. Here’s an innovation story that’s closer to reality: It’s a story of loss, grit, and renewal. It’s also about a never-too-late approach to innovation that enabled a floundering business to launch a second golden age.

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How To Help Your Team Think Like an Entrepreneur

Let's Grow Leaders

Back in her Verizon days, one of Karin’s favorite questions to ask a team member whom she was encouraging to think like an entrepreneur was: “If this was your company, would you _ (make this decision, hold this meeting, spend money in this matter, invest in this project)?” 5 Ways to Help Your Team Think Like Entrepreneurs.

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Tailored Executive Coaching for the Entrepreneur: Vision to Victory

N2Growth Blog

The Importance of Executive Coaching for the Entrepreneur Regardless of their industry or background, the entrepreneur faces unique challenges on their entrepreneurial journey. It is said that big doors swing on small hinges; this metaphor is especially true for the entrepreneur.

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Business Dean Search: Uncovering Leadership for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs

N2Growth Blog

A truly effective leader fosters an inclusive culture of innovation and collaboration, which is critical to creating a dynamic learning environment. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, a good business program must build and maintain a culture of innovation, adaptability, and adventure (i.e., comfort with risk).

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Minneapolis Business Coach for Entrepreneurs

CO2

Understanding the Minneapolis Business Landscape A Minneapolis Business Coach for Entrepreneurs offers much more than generic advice. Innovative Mindset : The city’s burgeoning reputation as an innovation hub ensures coaches are equipped with modern, forward-thinking business strategies.

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Minneapolis Business Coach for Entrepreneurs

CO2

Understanding the Minneapolis Business Landscape A Minneapolis Business Coach for Entrepreneurs offers much more than generic advice. Innovative Mindset : The city’s burgeoning reputation as an innovation hub ensures coaches are equipped with modern, forward-thinking business strategies.

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Maybe You’re an Entrepreneur After All

Lead Change Blog

They watch the highlight reels of great leaders and think: “I’m no entrepreneur like [insert name here].” Before they even get started down the path of innovation, they decide coming up with fresh ideas and/or securing funding isn’t in their wheelhouse. You don’t have to make it big in business to be an entrepreneur.