One of the most embarrassing mistakes I made early on at BodeTree was believing that the title of CEO automatically made me a leader. It didn’t. I had power, but had yet to earn my authority. Thought I fancied myself a leader, I was just a boss. It took years of mistakes, struggles, and hard … Continue reading Three Behaviors That Can Help You Mature From Boss To Leader – Chris Myers
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TED – Why The Secret To Success Is Setting The Right Goals by John Doerr
https://youtu.be/L4N1q4RNi9I Our Managers and institutions are failing us, but it's not always because they're bad or unethical, says venture capitalist John Doerr -- often, it's simply because they're leading us toward the wrong objectives. In this practical talk, Doerr shows us how we can get back on track with "Objectives and Key Results," or OKRs … Continue reading TED – Why The Secret To Success Is Setting The Right Goals by John Doerr
LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Shares His Secret For Fast Growth & Getting Ahead of The Competition – Jennifer Ortakales
Startups carry unavoidable risk — small businesses have a 20% chance of failing in their first year, and a 50% chance after five years. The idyllic story of a Silicon Valley startup — beginning with just a few employees in a garage and consistently scaling over time until it's a major company with hundreds of … Continue reading LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman Shares His Secret For Fast Growth & Getting Ahead of The Competition – Jennifer Ortakales
Transforming Students Into Entrepreneurs – Courtyard Hotels
Real World Scholars is a nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurial learning in classrooms all over the country. Co-founder Elyse Burden has turned her passion for children into a thriving business giving kids job training in the classroom. At Courtyard, everything we’ve done for the past 35 years – every decision, every detail – has been … Continue reading Transforming Students Into Entrepreneurs – Courtyard Hotels
A Sad Story Of A Failed Russian Bank And Its Toxic Aftermath – Kenneth Rapoza
Promsvyazbank, better known as PSB, is the latest post-Soviet lender to get taken over by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), and now faces shareholder suits in London and Moscow. PSB is one of the 10 largest banks in Russia, as they still describe themselves on their website. PSB was delisted from the Moscow Stock … Continue reading A Sad Story Of A Failed Russian Bank And Its Toxic Aftermath – Kenneth Rapoza
These Mother & Son Entrepreneurs Went From Selling Soap On Harlem Streets To An $850 Million Fortune – Madeline Berg
The courtship began in May 2017 over dinner at Casa Lever, an upscale Milanese restaurant on the first floor of a landmark Park Avenue skyscraper. Richelieu Dennis, the 49-year-old cofounder of Sundial Brands, had spent 20 years avoiding meals like this with the U.S. president of Unilever, the $54 billion (2017 sales) Anglo-Dutch consumer goods … Continue reading These Mother & Son Entrepreneurs Went From Selling Soap On Harlem Streets To An $850 Million Fortune – Madeline Berg
How To Encourage Honest Business Relationships In The Post-Truth World – Chris Myers
I’ve written extensively about the challenges of running a business in a world where, as Rudy Giuliani once remarked, “Truth isn’t truth.” What I haven’t covered up to this point, however, is a practical guide to managing relationships in this post-truth landscape. When it comes to the topic of truth as it pertains to business … Continue reading How To Encourage Honest Business Relationships In The Post-Truth World – Chris Myers
17 Surprising Remote Jobs With A Great Salary -Zack Friedman
It sounds like a dream comes true. Or is the grass just greener? Working from home is not for everyone - but if you find a job that works for you, it may be your ticket to a more flexible career and lifestyle. Here are 17 surprising remote jobs and the salary that you can … Continue reading 17 Surprising Remote Jobs With A Great Salary -Zack Friedman
3 Ways To Maintain Your Integrity In Difficult Workplace Situations – Avery Blank
The workplace is stressful, particularly when faced with a situation that tests your integrity. There can be pressure to carry out a manager’s directive. You want to perform well in your role, and you naturally feel like you should please the person who evaluates your performance. To remain true to yourself and maintain your self-respect, … Continue reading 3 Ways To Maintain Your Integrity In Difficult Workplace Situations – Avery Blank
The Top 25 Skills Businesses Need Right Now – Larry Kim
A whopping 94% of recruiters actively use LinkedIn to vet candidates. Professionals use LinkedIn when looking for new jobs and to showcase a career and stand out to recruiters. Does your profile have what it takes to stand out from the masses? LinkedIn released a report that reveals the top 25 in-demand business skills searched for in the hiring process. … Continue reading The Top 25 Skills Businesses Need Right Now – Larry Kim