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8 Entrepreneur Attributes Proven To Attract Investors

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He has completed a study of more than 100 CEOs, with feedback from over 8,000 of their employees on this topic. The scope of the positive leadership views included human nature, organization life, and personal purpose. Find and enjoy the company of one or more mentors. That means all of us have a chance.

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Don’t Underrate The Value Of A Startup Plan Document

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Based on my experience as an investor and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, one of the quickest ways to kill your credibility and your startup is to offer a poorly written business plan, or none at all.

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President Obama To Honor USC Professor With Math, Science Award

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A University of Southern California professor with a specialty in robotics is one of eleven individuals being honored by President Obama next week, as part of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. According to the White House, Obama will be awarding Maja J.

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8 Practices Common To The Greatest Leader Role Models

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They know these exceptional leaders seem to have a way of finding and enticing the best people into the organization, getting exceptional performance out of them, and fast-tracking their careers both inside and outside the organization. They mentor protégés on talent spotting, creativity, and motivation as well as strategy.

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6 Ways To Learn The Realities For Starting A Business

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Find a business mentor, as well as a friend. A mentor is someone who will tell you what you need to hear, while a friend might tell you what you want to hear. These include the classes in school that focus on case studies and team exercises, but extend beyond the academic world to professional and industry seminars.

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6 Mismatches In The Workplace Lead to People Burnout

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One of the dysfunctions I often see in my coaching and mentoring work with small businesses is team member burnout. T his occurs when an organization imposes narrow constraints on how work is to be done or allows no room for judgment or innovation. Organization acts without fairness and respect. Always live and work YOUR values.

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Here Is When Your New Business Needs A Written Plan

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Based on my experience as an investor and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, one of the quickest ways to kill your credibility and your startup is to offer a poorly written business plan, or none at all.

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