August 2010
9 posts
The 3 things a CEO Does →
1) Set overall vision and strategy
2) Ensures the best talent for the company
3) Cash flow the business
Simple in idea. It’s all about execution.
“The next time someone starts listing all the reasons an idea won’t work or can’t...”
– Simon Sinek (via heyamberrae)
Love the optimistic viewpoint!
WatchLove the quote “…the core skill of an innovator is error recovery not failure avoidance.”
Just cause you're busy doesn't mean your...
You know how it goes. You ask your buddy/co-worker/acquaintance:
You - “So, how’s business?”
Them - “Oh MAN, it’s crazy! So busy! I got blah blah blah going and can’t keep up!”
You (internally) - “Really? Should I be that busy? What are they busy doing?”
It’s become a common response to that sort of question because we’re...
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Entrepreneurs = A Pastor, Politician, & Engineer?
This blog title sounded like the beginning of a joke (Three guys walk into a bar…) but what I really wanted to talk about was the definition of the entrepreneur. The word ‘entrepreneur’ is defined as:
one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
I can appreciate that but my definition is beginning to bend slightly. I believe a entrepreneur...
Gartner Says the World of Work Will Witness 10... →
“Work will become less routine, characterized by increased volatility, hyperconnectedness, ‘swarming’ and more,” said Tom Austin, vice president and Gartner fellow. By 2015, 40 percent or more of an organization’s work will be ‘non-routine’, up from 25 percent in 2010. “People will swarm more often and work solo less. They’ll work with others with whom they have few links, and teams...
“Great companies are being created at a much greater rate.”
– Ron Conway: During The Bubble, 77% Entrepreneurs Failed. Now, It’s Around 40% (via davemorin)