Leadership
The Founding Entrepreneurs
As we celebrated Independence Day, I was struck by how deeply our entrepreneurial spirit is rooted in this country. And a big part of that is that our Founding Fathers were a group of entrepreneurs. Many of them were entrepreneurs in business, and they all approached our country’s future with an entrepreneurial spirit. The Founding…
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A Nation of Entrepreneurs
One of the most important sources of this country’s greatness has always been its entrepreneurial spirit. We are a nation of entrepreneurs, always looking to use the resources and skills we have to make life better for ourselves—and for everyone around us. So many of the great innovations have gotten their start here. In a…
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Midweek Reading Round-Up
Now that we’ve hit the middle of the week, let’s take a look at some news, opinions, and other small business writing across the web. Here are 10 of the top articles from this week that you should be reading: With Independence Day coming up Saturday, Geoff Loftus writes for Forbes about leadership lessons from…
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We Can’t Control Change
Let’s talk about something a little bit different, maybe something you haven’t thought of, but something that you and I are confronted with and have to deal with almost every single day, every single hour of our lives. And that is change. So many people are concerned about change. We look at what’s happening all…
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10 Quotes on Leadership and Character for Memorial Day
To those who gave their lives in the service of our country; to those who continue to serve; and to those whom have returned safely—thank you. You are the single-most reason we have the freedom to enjoy and prosper from free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation. In your memory and honor, here is some memorable and…
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Geoff Wilson — The Importance of Self Education
To ensure a successful business, it’s important for entrepreneurs to continuously learn. Staying on top of industry trends, current events and more are crucially important, yet not everyone does enough of it. “It’s something that I didn’t do enough of in my early days,” says 352 Inc.’s Geoff Wilson, “and as a result I think…
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5 Motivating 2015 Commencement Speeches
College graduation season is in full swing, and with it comes a slew of commencement speeches, some boring, some profound, some outright entertaining. Here are 5 of the best so far: Apple CEO Tim Cook, at George Washington University: “Your values matter; they are your North Star. Work takes on new meaning when you feel…
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Business Mentoring Series — In Pursuit of Relevance with Doug Haugh
Last week on the Business Mentoring Show, Fran and Doug discussed the importance of your ‘why’ in your business. This week, they look at the constant battle to stay relevant. The Never-Ending Pursuit of Relevance Relevance is a never-ending pursuit. No matter how much you grow, it’s always hard to grow more. You have to…
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Business Lessons from Top Female Entrepreneurs
Female business ownership in the U.S. surged to over 9 million companies last year, but you don’t have to be a woman to learn from the unique traits that make them successful entrepreneurs. Anyone with a streak of independence and a flair for problem-solving can duplicate the business-savviness that has pushed women to the forefront…
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Business Mentoring Series — The Importance of ‘Why’ with Doug Haugh
On last week’s episode of the Business Mentoring Show, Doug talked about business problem solving, explaining how his background in engineering helps him approach and address problems for his customers, employees and organization as a whole. This week, Doug and Fran discuss the importance of finding a “why” in your work. Full episode airs this…
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