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How a female entrepreneur gained Traction in a male-dominated industry

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2001, while serving in the Hawaii Air National Guard, I started working for ABM Onsite Services as the Administrative Assistant. In 2019, 2020 and 2021, IFSH was awarded the IREM Workplace Environment Award for exemplary practices in leadership development, employee engagement, corporate culture and wellness programs.

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In a Strong Wind Even Turkeys Can Fly

Both Sides of the Table

The market seemed crowded and our leadership position that had been built over many years seemed to not matter any more. Within a year, by late 2000 / early 2001 consulting firms were firing people en masse. On July 27th, 2001 Accenture IPO’s and many of the partners grew fabulously wealthy. I love that.

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Stepping Up in Crisis: EO Members Respond to COVID-19

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In times of crisis, entrepreneurs step up to take the lead on creating groundbreaking pathways toward renewal. Within a few days of 11 September 2001, I purchased plane tickets for optional personal travel. Evan Nierman is the founder and CEO of Red Banyan , an international crisis public relations firm.

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10 entrepreneurial superpowers at work in Eastern Europe

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Dr. Carrie Santos, CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. They met with some of these members, as well as other compassionate, agile entrepreneurs from around the world, who are—together—stepping up to support people in this time of great stress and need. Entrepreneurs are completely undaunted by a negative turn of events.

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The Power of Entrepreneurial Community

Entrepreneurs' Organization

There are prosperous associations of entrepreneurs who gather to support, motivate and guide each other, to overcome challenges, leading to greater success—for each company and the community at large. We thrive in groups. And with our family and EO community together, using our hearts to solve our world’s problems, we face a brighter future!

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Four Steps to Making Customer Service an Organizational Priority

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Jeff Carruthers founded Resonate in 2001, and has steered the business with a focus on what makes organizations relevant to contemporary customers as well as a keen eye for technical innovation. He joined EO in 2015.

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A Blockbuster Retail Franchisee Reveals Why The Chain Was Built to Fail

StartupNation

” Blockbuster was built by one of the most successful entrepreneurs in history, Wayne Huizenga. Under Huizenga’s leadership, Blockbuster brought the new home entertainment industry mainstream and turned an $18.5 It was the ultimate example of a brilliant entrepreneur seizing an opportunity that was misjudged by everyone else.