Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal , business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Montreal chapter. . Many entrepreneurs I meet have incredible stories about the way they started their businesses. Mark Twain. Understand the Numbers.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

It is vital for entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders to understand unconscious biases that may be present in their journey to growing their business or organization. Access the YLAI Network’s workbooks on responsible leadership and partnerships and allyship to learn more about the forms of biases and their impact. Education is key.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Here are some quick guidelines on what I think it takes to build a sense of leadership: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Get involved with non-profits where CEOs serve on the board, attend their galas and events, and get to know the leadership. Without the right people in the right seats who live by your core values and culture, you won’t be able to deliver to your ideal client. Look for CEO roundtables and forums. None in your area?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Here’s what she shared: In the digital era, cancel culture has become a formidable force, holding public figures, top executives, and established businesses to a rigorous accountability standard. The unpredictability of cancel culture means it can surface without warning, carrying with it profound implications for businesses.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 31, 2021

Sharing your company’s story can have a powerful and long-lasting impact on company culture —especially during times of change. We found a great example in Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company by Kevin Oakes. In fact, 73 percent of successful culture change efforts relied on stories.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Are you ready to take your leadership journey to the next level but need help deciding which path to take? EO Path of Leadership (PoL) offers members who have served in local or regional leadership positions an opportunity to grow their leadership skills as a leader of leaders while serving the organization as a whole.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

For me, it’s my team and the culture we’ve created together. We asked leaders of organizations that have been recognized as outstanding workplaces to share their perspectives on creating great company culture. No need for lots of extra rules when implicit trust (not subservience) is foundational to your culture. “We Build trust.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 13, 2023

Why is “quiet quitting” detrimental to an entrepreneur’s growth? If you are an entrepreneur, you’ve almost certainly come across the term “quiet quitting”. The term has evolved from a TikTok trend to a work culture that has captured the interest of many LinkedIn experts and is currently in practice in workplaces all over the world.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

What’s one way to keep the topic at the forefront of our minds as entrepreneurs? What can you learn about workplace diversity and inclusion from two entrepreneurs and members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization? . We have a work culture that embraces diversity and promotes equality.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. EO asked Kent how entrepreneurs can embrace the tenets of Conscious Capitalism. Conscious leadership. Caring culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Yet, even though most entrepreneurs have access to mental health services, and 72% of entrepreneurs report experiencing mental health challenges (versus 48% of the general population), far too few entrepreneurs seek help when mental health issues arise. But remember,” Szymon adds: “Even Tony Soprano was seeing a shrink.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 8, 2022

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. You received multiple awards for business growth and culture. I attribute these recent awards and recognition to our leadership team.

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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 Today Rafael is working with Xiomara and other artisans to market their products, all the while preserving traditional Honduran culture. There is no one Honduran,” Rafael says. “We

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2024

As the world’s premier, purpose-built organization with a mission to empower entrepreneurs from every industry, culture, and sector, the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a member-led community created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. This empathetic approach strengthens our deep personal connections.”

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Leaders want more efficient workplaces, and founders are in the unique position to set the cultural tone of their organization. Here are eight psychological concepts and strategies that will address both the intended and unintended messages that establish culture. But it’s often not that easy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)’s purpose is to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential by enabling life-enhancing connections, designing shared experiences and providing collaborative learning. People: Develop a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and wellbeing for all 2.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2020

Walton is an member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and founder of Avirtual , a company that supplies virtual employees. CULTURE AND VISION. People become more responsible if they buy into your culture and vision. Follow these steps to improve culture: Encourage feedback. Assign culture ambassadors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

World Entrepreneurs’ Day, celebrated each 21 August, honors the innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who shape industries, drive economic growth, and inspire others. At EO, we celebrate and support entrepreneurs on World Entrepreneurs’ Day—and every day! EO supports entrepreneurs at every age and stage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2020

Adrienne Palmer, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Dallas, Texas, embodies the qualities that make EO entrepreneurs truly special. We asked Adrienne to tell us more about the MyEO Tasimba leadership experience. We immersed ourselves in the culture and the community. Here’s what she shared: .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Problems with workplace culture A major obstacle facing many women in tech is an unfriendly, male-dominated culture. While it is difficult to quantify culture, several pieces of information point to common problems that women experience. Unwelcome cultural environments create situations where women may feel compelled to leave.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Natasha recently shared how EO impacted her life and business : As an entrepreneur, having an impressive arsenal of tools to pull from at any moment can be the difference between success and failure. That’s where the Entrepreneurs’ Organization comes in. The company has been named to the Inc.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. This lesson has influenced my leadership style profoundly.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2023

In general, the leader, especially if an entrepreneur, is a dreamer by nature. When it comes to planning strategy, the CEO’s vision is then shared with all key team members and leadership at a time and place away from the grind of day-to-day work, what we refer to as an “offsite.” and more articles from the EO blog.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

The Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) team is often asked by portfolio founders how exactly cultural leaders can be a game-changing asset for their companies. The benefits of founder x cultural leader partnerships work both ways. For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2023

In March, EO recognizes and celebrates women entrepreneurs with its second annual EmpowHER virtual conference , which focuses on the specific challenges women in business experience. We need to embrace and celebrate different leadership styles, perspectives, and approaches. Finally, we need more women on boards and in leadership.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

Plus, a culture of inclusion translates into a happier, more productive workforce. McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. We asked members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization to share best practices for promoting and maintaining diversity and inclusio n. WALK THE TALK.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Contributed by Rob Cross , professor of global leadership at Babson College, cofounder and research director of the Connected Commons business consortium, and author of Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead, and Restore Your Well-Being. How can entrepreneurs guide teams away from dysfunctional collaboration?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Nimble leadership, a strategic push, and solid communications. The combination of account growth in key verticals, as well as specialized crisis communications services, was complemented by a nimble leadership mentality and approach to our business operations. The company increased year-over-year revenue by 40+ percent.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2013

Initially, angel groups were basically setup for two reasons--to connect angels to each other and to pool money for entrepreneurs. Secondly, it was easier for the entrepreneurs to pitch in front of a roomful of a lot of money than one at a time. For entrepreneurs, it's quite the same. That would be a 100 blog posts a year!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2018

EO’s Regional Leadership Academies (RLA) are offered across the globe and provide EO member leaders insights and education under the guidance of world-class facilitators. RLA focuses on leading in diversity, recognizing that leadership is about leading diverse teams from multiple countries, races, cultures, languages and styles.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2020

I take a different leadership approach. More importantly, it helps me become a better leader and more innovative entrepreneur. Research finds that structure and routine can lower stress levels, boost productivity and increase focus—all of which can contribute to improved leadership. I love to travel—both for work and for fun.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 29, 2019

How do senior leaders, in their own words, describe the most effective leaders—the ones that get results, grow the business, enhance the culture, and leave in their wake a trail of other really effective leaders? Below, Anderson and Adams answer questions about effective leadership. . What does effective leadership look like?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 10, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. . I had the incredible privilege of being trained at one of the best schools for leadership in the world: Newell-Rubbermaid.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Here’s what she shared: As entrepreneurs, we enjoy spending our time building. That was the situation I found myself managing as I counseled and guided a company in navigating an internal communications crisis recently after turmoil erupted over a surprise change in leadership. What’s the culture of the organization?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

He’s also a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, sits on the boards of several startups, is a many-time entrepreneur himself, and was previously an exec at GE and Intel. A cultural gulf has opened up between the realms I call brains and brawn. At Stanford, you teach a class with Jeff Immelt called Systems Leadership.

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