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How to Make Better Reference Calls

Both Sides of the Table

I like to get a mix of people who have reported to the candidate, whom the candidate has reported to (2x) and peers. Plus, if she does have areas where we could coach her on improvement it would help to know that coming in.” As your candidate for at least 5 references. A word on recruiter references.

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

You don’t have unlimited equity to dole out. I’ve spent hours this week reading about the firing of the head coach and personnel manager of the football team I support – The Philadelphia Eagles. His name was Chip Kelly and he came off of a very successful stint as the coach of the collegiate Oregon Ducks.

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Raising Seed Capital Now: 10 Tips

Tech Coast Venture Network

Investors and entrepreneurs who won at the fundraising game during and after the Great Recession offer advice on landing equity money. “Our executive director works with entrepreneurs [who] have been selected to pitch, coaching them to improve their presentations and helping them anticipate questions.” TCVN News'

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