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21 Entrepreneurs Share Views on Whether Leaders are Born or Made

Hearpreneur

While some individuals may possess innate leadership qualities, most successful leaders have honed their skills over time and continue to strive for improvement. But this is only half true – while there are those qualities that make some people better suited to leadership roles, being a successful leader also involves hard work.

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The Simplicity Cure: Why True Employee Engagement Lies In The Little Things

YoungUpstarts

Sure, you might have to put some work into changing the bad leadership habits that might be keeping your employees beaten down and resentful. But no matter how full of “stuff” your plate may be, don’t lose sight of the fact that a crucial part of leadership is developing your people. Todd Patkin grew up in Needham, Massachusetts.

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Colorado Global EIR Program – Applications Open for 2016

Feld Thoughts

The Global Entrepreneurs in Residence (GEIR) Program brings international entrepreneurial talent to the CU-Boulder campus and community. GEIRs guest lecture in classrooms, advise on entrepreneurial research, and provide mentorship to CU community members developing their own startups.

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How To Speak Your Audience’s Language

YoungUpstarts

At one point, she said “We are repatriating children associated with armed groups back to their communities.”. Are they peers, direct reports, or your company’s leadership team? I stopped her. What does that mean?” She replied “Well, basically we are sending child soldiers home to their families.” The same goes for expressions.

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The Changing Nature of Entrepreneurship | EforAll

VC Adventure

Launched in 2013 with a mission of partnering with communities to help under-represented individuals successfully start and grow their businesses, EforAll is a pretty special organization. We can and must do better. Which is why I’d like to highlight for you a great program called EforAll.

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14 Things Your Employees Are Dying To Hear From You

YoungUpstarts

The age of rule-with-an-iron-fist, top-down leadership is fading fast. Todd Patkin grew up in Needham, Massachusetts. If you start incorporating these phrases into your at-work vocabulary, your employees’ engagement will “blossom” this spring: 1. “I I need your help.”.

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Trying Something New On Immigration In Colorado

Feld Thoughts

While the program is open to any entrepreneur, including those in the US, we are particularly focused on international entrepreneurs. I’ve gotten worn out on the federal level immigration fight.