Effective Startup Management
In my years, I have helped launch several startups and even a couple of non-profits. Some went on to be sold, others fizzled away. I learned a thing or two about what makes a startup work. Later today, I will apply what I learned when Interview Paul Orfalea for the MIT Central Coast Forum. Check out a commercial for the event here: Some of the tenets I have learned along the way are ...
Character vs. Reputation
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." - John Wooden The new year ushers, well, 'new'ness. I think everyone imagines they're starting fresh, clean, over. What happened last year is so last year. I find myself consulting with ...
Resolution #1: Resolve to Set Intentions for Better Meetings
It's now 2012 and what's changed? I mean other than the date. How are those new year resolutions coming along? What's your plan for improving those broken relationships? Is your financial plan in order? How's it going each morning with that 6am run? Before you answer those questions, let's take a closer look at the word Resolution res·o·lu·tion/?rez??lo?oSH?n/ resolutions, plural A firm decision to do or not to do something - she kept her resolution ...
The Next BIG Thing – Experiential
The Next BIG Thing People always ask me "what's the next big thing?" This is right after they usually say, "oh yeah like Facebook, how come you didn't think of that Jacques?" To which I'm speechless in a funny way. The next big thing has everything to do with how we as humans choose to communicate; with which sense and in through which medium. The three big companies that we will hear about for decades are Google, ...
Entrepreneurs’ New Years List – To Dos Before New Year
The new year is upon us. This will trigger new years' resolutions. Weeks later, most resolutions disappear into thin air. Before you reach that state, consider the following "To Do" as the Entrepreneurs' New Years List - To Dos Before the New Year. I find these tenets to help me in my life and reminding myself around the holidays really helps. Clear and re-arrange your desk. The more surface area, the better. Register for at ...
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Effective Startup Management
In my years, I have helped launch several startups and even a couple of non-profits. Some went on to be sold, others fizzled away. I learned a thing or two ... -
Character vs. Reputation
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character ...
