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The Upside of Uncertainty

Leading Blog

Prime tools prepare you by encouraging projects that matter to you, taking into account your personal uncertainty landscape to enable satisfying outcomes when it’s time to act. These include both the uncertainties you choose, such as starting a new project or adventure, and those you don’t, such as unexpected loss or downturn.

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Sorry I Dont Go Down That Easy Quitting

Persuasive Powerhouse

( That's what she said (Anyone )) So on Monday night, after declaring my triumphant final exit strategy just that morning, I settled in for another long night of hustling as I played catch-up on several projects I hadn't had time for over the weekend while simultaneously attempting not to fall behind on the work I was supposed to complete that day (..)

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How to Save Yourself from a Job You Hate!

Marshall Goldsmith

This client is a venture capitalist, and before he commits to any new project, opportunity, or job, he decides on an exit strategy. He is in the business of investing in new projects, so he is in a constant state of needing to exit so that he can continue to create new opportunities. Order it at Amazon.

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How to source funds to expand your business

Strategy Driven

Due to the huge amounts that venture capitalists look to invest in a business, you must have a solid business plan and serious projections for the future for you to be considered. The basic sums venture capitalists invest are from $500,000 to $10 million, so you must have a high growth strategy to entice them to listen to your pitch.

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Top 10 Clear Signs It's Time To Quit Your Job.

Rich Gee Group

You find yourself mired in mundane tasks at work - you're not working on exciting and challenging projects. Start planning your exit strategy. You can't get anything accomplished, projects are never approved (or cancelled mid-term), or your division is distracted by crazy hail-mary launches that never work.

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How to Make Sure You Leave on a High Note!

Marshall Goldsmith

Following is an excerpt from our interview in which I explain what I’ve learned from Dan about a concept that he taught me called the “exit strategy”. Marshall: One of the really important things I’ve learned from you, Dan, that is critical in venture capital, is the concept of “exit strategy”.

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A Bad Job With a Good Boss Is Better Than a Good Job With a Bad Boss

Brigette Hyacinth

My boss made a mistake on a project we were working on and instead of owning his mistake, he said it was my fault. I knew I needed to start planning my exit strategy. I sat through that meeting feeling shocked and disappointed. Although this happened a couple of years ago. I remember the details quite well.