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To directors and advisors: “Noses in; fingers OUT!”

Berkonomics

And it is one of the most important lessons you can learn as a manager, board member, or advisor of a company or even a non-profit enterprise. I first heard this in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, over 25 years ago. Well, this one is for you. Where did this statement come from?

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Maverick Angels Merging Members Into Tech Coast Angels, Say Members

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The move has not yet been announced by either group--however, Maverick Angels has been advertising an event about the "launch of our new company" in March, implying some big changes for the angel group. In recent years, the Maverick Angels had mostly been focused on running coaching programs and seminars for entrepreneurs. READ MORE>>.

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Please learn this: “Noses in; fingers out!”

Berkonomics

And it is one of the most important lessons you can learn as a manager or board member of a company or a non-profit enterprise. I first heard this expression in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, years ago. If that fits, well then, this one is for you. Sound overstated?

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To your board of directors: Noses in, fingers out.

Berkonomics

I first heard this in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, years ago. Email readers continue here.] It made an impact and stuck with me through the years. Even if not the intent, there is an instant change in dynamic once this line has been crossed.

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8 Ways Entrepreneurs Often Destroy Team Motivation

Startup Professionals Musings

Maybe it because there are plenty of tips, seminars, and books on the motivation side of the equation, starting with the basic Motivating Employees for Dummies , and so few resources on elements of demotivation. You may ask them to bring you up to date on what they’ve been emailing you, but you’ve been too busy to read.

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No Entrepreneur Sets Out To Demotivate Their Team

Startup Professionals Musings

Maybe it because there are plenty of tips, seminars, and books on the motivation side of the equation, starting with the basic Motivating Employees for Dummies , and so few resources on elements of demotivation. You may ask them to bring you up to date on what they’ve been emailing you, but you’ve been too busy to read.

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Why Coachella Valley Is a Hub for Renewable Energy Startups

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Can you tell us more about your company. Our business services group also provides seminars in financial literacy, business planning, dressing for success, surviving the summer business cycles, and other relevant subjects of interest to the business community. What makes the Coachella Valley an ideal place to start a company?

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