Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 27, 2020

Written by Abdul Wahab Al-Halabi, partner, Decker & Halabi , and member, Entrepreneurs’ Organization UAE. A version of the following article originally appeared on Entrepreneur Middle East. As an entrepreneur in the UAE, I have been in consumer-facing industries, such as leisure, food and beverage and fitness.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If you’re an innovator, entrepreneur, or executive looking to make AI work for you, keep reading. While it shouldn’t replace human creativity, AI excels at generating initial drafts and variations, allowing teams to focus on refinement and strategic decisions.

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Gust

DECEMBER 15, 2013

There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. In fact, most of the rich entrepreneurs you know actively turned away early equity proposals. Need to spread the risk.

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Gust

DECEMBER 14, 2014

When entrepreneurs come to me with that “million dollar idea,” I have to tell them that an idea alone is really worth nothing. I found a book on this subject, “ The 4 Disciplines of Execution ,” by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling, which seems to talk well to startups as well as the corporate world it was written for.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In his newest book, “The Practice: Shipping Creative Work,” author and entrepreneur Seth Godin provides the roadmap for all creative people seeking to implement change in the world through their work. The Practice” is a little book packed with lots of wisdom. Creative , because you’re not a cog in the system.

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Gust

JANUARY 19, 2014

Image via Flickr (Creative Commons). Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are living on Ramen noodles. I’ve never known any successful entrepreneurs or investors who were not happy to share their insights.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

I believe many entrepreneurs have ADD. Many people with ADD don’t work well in corporations & with bureaucracy, people with ADD have a bias towards action, people with ADD often speak up & take action and have strong bursts of creativity. The greatest book I’ve read on the topic. Embrace it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 12, 2024

Working with driven entrepreneurs has been my life for over three decades. Being a driven entrepreneur is a blessing and a curse. Over the last 30 years, I have created five pieces of content to help driven entrepreneurs get everything they want out of their businesses and lives. It is one of my greatest joys.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 18, 2010

The concept comes from a Stephen Covey book called “ First Things First ,&# which is a worthwhile book ( Wikipedia overview here ) but if you haven’t read his seminal book “ 7 Habits of Highly Effective People &# you should start with that. We rise to the occasion as it stirs our creative juices.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

She was everything I was looking for in an entrepreneur to back. She talks about creative design of websites and physical products – in our case – stickers. Soleil at Chief Creative Officer. So, Mark, enough entrepreneur love. And still able to make it out to LA networking events. ladies, show me what you got.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 22, 2022

Kym is fascinated by entrepreneurs and their journeys, so he asked EO members from various chapters to share their experiences. Read his earlier posts on what EO members wish non-entrepreneurs knew about entrepreneurs, how EO members define success , the impact of core values and lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The words “sleep” and “entrepreneur” may seem like strange bedfellows unless you are running a start-up in areas such as making mattresses or developing a new Sleep app. Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from performance athletes in this regard. So what can busy entrepreneurs do about getting more sleep?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 9, 2020

With most in-person events currently paused, here’s how one EO chapter is using a creative approach to make 150+ “micro-collisions” among members to drive relationships and value. However, we’re entrepreneurs and we love a challenge! That member shares available times or an automatic booking link to schedule the call.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 27, 2024

Have you seen the new study in Nature that “conclusively proves” remote work harms innovation and creativity? I teach clients how to integrate generative AI into the creative process. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 20, 2012

Most entrepreneurs aren't qualified for their jobs--including about 100% of the first timers. I was talking to an entrepreneur the other day, and I asked, "Do you feel like you have a good idea of how you should be spending your time?". Be a continuous learner--take classes, and read books and your profession and best practices.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This makes following some of the practices I discuss in the book to streamline collaboration critical for both performance and well-being. These are all critical to entrepreneurs as they are often problem-solving, and innovating. How can entrepreneurs guide teams away from dysfunctional collaboration?

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Monkey and Me: A Real Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs” by Mike Smerklo. Being a great leader and entrepreneur takes courage, confidence and the willingness to achieve what others have not been able to accomplish in the past. Related: Seth Godin Talks Creativity and How to Find Your Passion. Author Mike Smerklo).

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Gust

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Levy’s book, “ The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Cashing in On Your Inventions.” He was talking about inventions, but I think his concepts apply perfectly to any entrepreneur starting a business: Don’t take yourself too seriously. Creative and inventive people, according to profile, hate to be rejected or criticized for any reason.

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Gust

OCTOBER 26, 2014

I grew to understand this approach much more when I interviewed a popular serial entrepreneur, Rich Christiansen a while back, who has done almost 30 businesses wholly by bootstrapping. He published a book with Ron Porter, titled “ Bootstrap Business ”, that provides a wealth of practical examples and advice on this subject.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

Recognizing that the future is uncertain but will not be the same as the past, Alisa, Richie and Rhett share insights from their experience as entrepreneurs for how up-and-coming young leaders and entrepreneurs can adapt to their current circumstances and prepare for what may come. Books by Marianne Williamson.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Steve Jobs was one of those entrepreneurs who seemed universally either loved or hated, but not many will argue with his ability to innovate in the technology product arena over the years. Innovation does not exist without creativity, and for Steve Jobs, creativity was the act of connecting things. Kick start your brain.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

However, upon reflection, I think the real driver is that taking time away allows my brain to more easily access creative thinking mode, as it’s being asked to do less on an hour-to-hour basis. . For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. He is also the host of The Elevate Podcast.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

This has been my greatest joy in being an entrepreneur. I also have a physical “to do” book and a system for jotting things down and crossing them off that I follow religiously. It’s important to be hyper-responsive, but it’s also important to take a step back and think things through. I aggressively invest in people.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 5, 2010

Two weeks after Brad’s post I was at the 140 Conference in LA and I held open office hours for any entrepreneur who wanted to spend 15 minutes talking with a VC about their business. But it turns out I met a bunch of really interesting entrepreneurs. But TWTFelipe is an entrepreneur. You can imagine the complexities.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 23, 2020

The power of creativity (and more) can help. As the crisis mounts, Ramon Ray , entrepreneur, best-selling author and founder of Smart Hustle Media in a recent Facebook Live session with Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship and the Small Business Leadership Conference titled, “ Think Bigger. The power of creativity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Kym is fascinated by entrepreneurs and their journeys, so he asked EO members from various chapters to share their experiences. In this second installment of Kym Huynh’s Leadership Toolkit series , Kym asked eight entrepreneurs how they view success. Success is often tied to the books we read and the people we meet.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2024

“I have discovered the Fountain of Energy for entrepreneurs: It is GSEA!” – Roxana Shershin, US East Regional GSEA Expert Need to reignite your entrepreneurial spark? Dive into the vibrant world of EO’s Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) and reconnect with the magic of being an entrepreneur. Apply today.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2020

With the pandemic creating uncertainty for organizations and individuals around the globe, entrepreneurs continue to harness their influence and skills to aid those most in need. Entrepreneurs from the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in the Philippines are helping community members and hospital workers on the front line.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the epicenter of tech, where innovation thrives, Alex Luce bridges materials science and venture capital, carving a niche as a Partner at Creative Ventures. “Finally, I wound up here at Creative Ventures, where we have a small but incredibly nimble team.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 15, 2019

Written for EO by Walker Deibel , an experienced acquisition entrepreneur who has co-founded three startups and acquired seven companies. . Too many individuals believe they need revolutionary ideas to become entrepreneurs. Here’s the raw truth: Ideas do not create successful long-term entrepreneurs. Stay on top of trends.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 28, 2022

A best-selling author, his newest book is Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 24, 2019

I’ve spent quite a long time working as an entrepreneur, but not all of that time has been productive. However, it’s also used by entrepreneurs and productivity gurus to refer to the first hour of the day after you wake up. However, consider swapping out those morning jogs with a long walk instead to get your creative juices flowing.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life&# of your potential user. She wrote the book that inspired the way that people at McKinsey and Accenture do presentations. But seriously her book is spot on.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

There are many creative ways to signal that wellness is a central priority by linking it to other performance metrics managers care about. His newest book is Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage. Bonuses for meeting wellness targets could be implemented.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 12, 2021

Kalika Yap , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Los Angeles, California, is founder and CEO of both Citrus Studios , a branding and design agency, and Orange & Bergamot , a creative agency for female founders. She’s inspiring entrepreneurs with her new book, Undaunted. Who is this “ Wonder Woman ”?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 20, 2019

Rafael, a 2018 YLAI Fellow and an entrepreneur in Honduras, saw years later a need for his skills in the country’s cultural heritage sector. “My I wanted to provide her with the tools and resources she needed to express her creativity and to provide for her family.”. Detail of the handbag Rafael designed using Lenca patterns.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s what comes after because that is the essence of your brand, according to Gerry O’Brion in his new book, They Buy Your Because. Use your logo and company graphics creatively to keep it interesting. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog.

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