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Ryan Paugh Great question asked on our YEC members-only forum today and I wanted to ask you guys for your thoughts as well: How do you define social entrepreneurship? Can a for-profit venture be social entrepreneurship or does it have to be a nonprofit?

1 week ago from Shotgun Startups, Upstarts!, Nonprofiteers, Entrepreneurs and Youth Entrepreneurship 3 more

Lauren Bernstein: I define social entrepreneurship as a field where financial, social, and environmental bottom lines are considered with the same amount of weight. ...MoreI define social entrepreneurship as a field where financial, social, and environmental bottom lines are considered with the same amount of weight. By that definition, a social enterprise should indeed be a for-profit venture, because the brilliance of social enterprises are their ability to turn a profit while creating social good. I think that a nonprofit social enterprise is a contradiction.
1 week ago

Ryan Paugh What are your favorite books for entrepreneurship? Here are some faves from members of our YEC Women program: http://bit.ly/vnj75e What would you add?

5 weeks ago from Youth Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups, Web Startups and Upstarts!3 more

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Timothy Johnson III: I'd add "The Personal MBA: Mastering the Art of Business", by Josh Kaufman and "168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think" by Laura Vanderkam
2 weeks ago

Beatriz Alemar: The E-myth and Get Clients Now. My personal favs about entrepreneurship.
1 week ago

Ryan Paugh One of the biggest issues that entrepreneurs of all ages have trouble with is dealing with problem clients who don't pay on time, don't respect scope of work, etc. My friend and fellow YEC member, Ashley Bodi, started an amazing business to help entrepreneurs deal with these issues. Tomorrow at 8:30pm est (5:30pm pst) we're producing a live video Q&A with her. Stop by and ask her your questions. Rsvp here: http://live.theyec.org/ashleybodi How do you deal with these issues in your own business?

3 weeks ago from Youth Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups, Web Startups and Upstarts!3 more

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Noel Rozny: That's an awesome business idea!
3 weeks ago

JRandom42: You mean that businesses can get paid by their customers on time without having to send out Uncle Dominic, Cousin Carmine and Cousin Vito to ...MoreYou mean that businesses can get paid by their customers on time without having to send out Uncle Dominic, Cousin Carmine and Cousin Vito to sprain their thumbs? No Way! :)
2 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh 2011 was the year of the protestor. 2012 will be the year of the entrepreneur. At least that's what we're pushing for at YEC this year. We just published an article on TIME that outlines our stance. Would love to hear your thoughts and ask you to share with your peers to support the movement. http://moneyland.time.com/2012/01/03/2012-the-year-of-the-entrepreneur/

5 weeks ago from Youth Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups, Upstarts! and Web Startups 3 more

Chad Van Syoc Hey, for all you upstarts. Need good deals on anything IT, contact me. I want to be a long time provider to businesses and people with potential. 253-205-3411

5 weeks ago from Upstarts!

Andrew Shell There is a big sale going on right now and it ends in about 2 hours. Get a bundle of 13 ebooks/ecourses by names like Danielle Laporte, Chris Garrett and David Risley for $97 ($1033 normally). http://bit.ly/t1TVbl

10 weeks ago from Nomadic Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Upstarts! and Entrepreneurs 2 more

Brett Kunsch I'm compiling a list of the top 10 films for entrepreneurs. Citizen Kane, Social Network, Jerry Maguire, The Aviator, Ghostbusters (!) are making the cut so far. What else would you add to the list? Thanks ahead of time!!

50 weeks ago from Web Startups, Upstarts!, Business Development, Film and Entrepreneurs 3 more

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JRandom42: Here's one you forgot:

Boiler Room

MoreHere's one you forgot:

Boiler Room

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181984/

And while it's not a movie, it's still relates to enterprenuers pretty well

Burn Rate by Michael Wolff
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn_Rate_(book)
http://tinyurl.com/3t4ts7r

14 weeks ago

Peter Weyant: Have to add an Ann Rand movie, either the recent Atlas Shrugged or the classic Fountainhead.
12 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Catherine Adamson People want to get involved in supporting pollinators because they have heard that bees are in decline. Mostly that means buying local honey. But honey is a low-margin wholesale agricultural product; not a good basis for entrepreneurship. So what's a side hustler to do? Lease bees to those most motivated and provide education in beekeeping! The customer can produce their own ultra-local honey & the entrepreneur can ignore commodity pricing and focus on high-value-added services instead.

18 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Green and Environmental industries, Shotgun Startups and Upstarts!2 more

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Megan Atkinson: I have a friend who runs a bee farm. Is that right... a farm? Anyhow, he is extremely happy with the work he does and it seems that offsets the ...MoreI have a friend who runs a bee farm. Is that right... a farm? Anyhow, he is extremely happy with the work he does and it seems that offsets the low-margin thing for him. Providing education doesn't sound like a bad idea for someone who inherited his bee farm from past generations, though!
17 weeks ago

David L Wood: Having some experience with agriculture in Texas, many farms use beekeeping as a side line business as a means of diversification. Most farms have ...MoreHaving some experience with agriculture in Texas, many farms use beekeeping as a side line business as a means of diversification. Most farms have a main source of income which is seasonal. Diversification allows better utilization of land and labor. Also, those who have chosen a life style of better health through nutrition will tell you raw honey from local farm locations are better for your health than the process honey purchased in the grocery store. Thus, a higher margin and price can be obtained in the market place. Many who are involved with organic and healthier food choices will purchase raw honey as a substitute for cane or beet sugar used in the home for cooking and beverages. Development of a customer base for a local farm is slow but the customers obtained are generally very loyal for years.
16 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman I don't know that I believe perfectionism is all that bad - like anything, it can get out of control, but I look at it as just another work style. Working in a start-up, one of my key lessons to learn was to sign off on something when it was "good enough." But I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have gotten hired had I not been so meticulous and results-oriented in my past positions. My boyfriend, on the other hand, has a more big-picture approach. I think the key is just to recognize your work style.

56 weeks ago from Perfectionist Rehab, Work/Life Blur, Productivity & Time-Management, Upstarts! and Entrepreneurs 3 more

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JRandom42: There's no such thing as perfectionism out of control when writing and debugging software.
21 weeks ago

Heath Port: To your point Rebecca, it is always good to have awareness of your work style, values, etc. It will help you gravitate to the type of work that ...MoreTo your point Rebecca, it is always good to have awareness of your work style, values, etc. It will help you gravitate to the type of work that will make you feel more fulfilled. To pretty much everyone else's point we all have points in our jobs where we may have to go against our style a bit to get the work done. Like your boyfriend I am more a of big picture guy myself and tend to get demotivated if I have to spend too much time down in the weeds, but throughout my career I've had to demonstrate that I could also focus on the detail every now and again to get things done. Otherwise I would just be floating around in the "idea space" and those ideas would never get executed. There is definitely a give and take there.
21 weeks ago

Linda Naiman "Freelance Is The New Full Time" http://ow.ly/6jkfT I wrote this article on leading your own business and included advice from Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Desiree Seebaran, and Jamie Nacht Farrell; all members of Brazen Careerist. A belated thank you for your contributions.

23 weeks ago from Freelancing, Upstarts!, Career Changers and Career Rocketeer 2 more

Jamie Nacht Farrell I contend the definition of "career" as we've been taught is out dated. How would you define, "career" now days? people are "seeking" the wrong thing. People should NOT seek out a traditional career, but rather always be looking for "the next adventure". I wrote a post about how we can redefine what we look for to better our futures...and how that may or may not be a "traditional career". How do we get rid of that "preconceived" stigma attached to career? http://t.co/sLvOA8l

56 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Creating a Life You Love, The Modern Strategist, Upstarts! and Shotgun Startups 3 more

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J.T. O'Donnell: I've been using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs lately to explain to people their innate desire to find satisfying work. I agree Jamie. Nobody should ...MoreI've been using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs lately to explain to people their innate desire to find satisfying work. I agree Jamie. Nobody should feel guilty for pursuing something that excites them - it's human nature to want to feel satisfied. I love showing that pyramid to people - it's like giving them a license to finally go out and find work that impresses the only person that truly matters - themselves. Great post Jamie!
56 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell: @JT - That's brilliant. I use Maslow's Hierarchy of needs when I'm mentoring colleagues in consumer behavior and marketing, but have not done so ...More@JT - That's brilliant. I use Maslow's Hierarchy of needs when I'm mentoring colleagues in consumer behavior and marketing, but have not done so in the world of careers (candidly, it's not my "field" - people are just always asking for advice), but I will definitely do so form now on. That was one of my fave. undergrad psych. courses. Thanks!
56 weeks ago

Ed Barrientos The New York Times says the DC tech scene is sizzling! It also mentions Brazen Careerist and the investment climate. http://nyti.ms/hs87LK

53 weeks ago from Washington D.C., NOVA, Upstarts! and Venture Capital 2 more

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Jaclyn Schiff: Welcome Calista! I would have loved to connect with you in the event as well. Happy to connect other times or hopefully we will get to chat at one ...MoreWelcome Calista! I would have loved to connect with you in the event as well. Happy to connect other times or hopefully we will get to chat at one of the other upcoming events!
28 weeks ago

C R: Hi Jaclyn, its good to meet you. Hope to chat with you at the next event.
28 weeks ago

Marc Scoleri NING or Meetup or both? I want to create an offline community and events using a social networking resource to compliment www.creativeinterns.com and wanted the groups feedback on using either NING or Meetup or both?

32 weeks ago from Upstarts!

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Tamilla: plancast.com is excellent for organizing and publicizing events!
31 weeks ago

Marc Scoleri: Thanks folks! I created a group on LinkedIn called CreativeInterns.
31 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell I have 2 contracts with a small / mid size company - worth about $50 million. One is a consulting contract (monthly retainer) and one is a broker's contract. I'm supposed to be paid "X" every 2 weeks on the consulting and 5% of net revenue on the broker's contracts net 45 days post months end; The company is 1 month late with payments and is always late..BUT I get a lot of money from them...I just CCed my lawyer on the last email back to them. Anyone else delt with this / what worked for you?

79 weeks ago from Upstarts!, Shotgun Startups, Entrepreneurs, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Consultants R US 3 more

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j morgan: Jamie, Nice to have a "brother" lawyer deal which gives you the upper hand, contract has to be on file etc doesn't matter if they pay on time or ...MoreJamie, Nice to have a "brother" lawyer deal which gives you the upper hand, contract has to be on file etc doesn't matter if they pay on time or not it's contracted and signed right? (for future) And as far as you doing a fabulous job that they haven't recognized as of yet you hold the cards it's your leverage, you have a 10 m dollar contract, what are the company benifits from this contract? If you mention their competitors as someone you are thinking of doing business with they may jump thru hoops on a spring board so to speak especially as you are closing on a deal that will give them an upper edge and will provide them with far more than 10M in revenue. Perhaps point out the benefits of your services and that the other 5 contracts you have lined up you haven't considered as of YET. Since you've done the research, have exclusive rights to contacts you are in control. (Exclusive contracts cost a lot more money)

You've put time and energy into this company and if they do not take you seriously you are prepared to move on to a serious company with serious intentions that pay you on time.

Nothing is fair in life, business or love. You have choices and keep moving forward, you DO hold all the cards right now and you are NOT dependent on this company. You are dependent only on your company and your business sense.

You are indespensible, you are worth more than they are paying you and you do not want to dwell on legal issues. You want to provide outstanding value they cannot get any where else.

I cannot wait to hear how it all goes for you. Best to your endevours ... keep forging forward in a productive manner!
78 weeks ago

Josh Allan Dykstra: @Donna -- thanks for the article. Great stuff in there; particularly excited about the online invoicing systems!

Enjoyed reading the rest of the ...More@Donna -- thanks for the article. Great stuff in there; particularly excited about the online invoicing systems!

Enjoyed reading the rest of the conversation here as well. Thanks for the input, J Morgan!
78 weeks ago

Andrew Shell If you've started (or are starting) a company, where did the idea for your company come from? Did you already know your target demographic before you started or did you find it as you went along?

79 weeks ago from Nomadic Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Consultants R US, Web Startups and Upstarts!3 more

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Patricia Stewart: Hey Andrew, you should like at a business that gives you passive, residual income. You don't want to be self-employed and you be the system and ...MoreHey Andrew, you should like at a business that gives you passive, residual income. You don't want to be self-employed and you be the system and always be tied down by that business if you aren't there. You should look at network marketing it is the business for the 21st century. Read, Napolean Hills, Think and Grow Rich. David Schwartz's book, The Magic of Thinking Big. Also, Robery Kiyosacki's book The Business for the 21st Century.
79 weeks ago

Lindsay Browning: I started a company over 5 years ago and sold my shares 2.5 years later. The idea came from being in the industry already and I spotted a gap in ...MoreI started a company over 5 years ago and sold my shares 2.5 years later. The idea came from being in the industry already and I spotted a gap in the market for what I went on to do. Regarding target demographic this grew as the business expanded and we managed that growth. As the business flourished in growth we always developed into new services. Personally you start of with an idea and you cannot help but develop into new markets/services. Whatever works and makes the customer happy! Plus making profit helps
79 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell I'm consulting for a company right now that "says" they're a start up because it's a 2.5 year old business with large investors and not profitable. I've only interacted with this team three times in person, and probably 10 over the phone. They're not "start up" executives. Have you been able to distinguish between "start up" executives and corporate executives? I think I have. Interested to hear your take on what went down today and any advice on how to handle: http://bit.ly/908G86

86 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Consultants R US, Upstarts! and Shotgun Startups 2 more

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Sara Gallagher: @David, absolutely, I was not talking about you personally, merely lamenting the true fact that clients see other mediums of soliciting feedback ...More@David, absolutely, I was not talking about you personally, merely lamenting the true fact that clients see other mediums of soliciting feedback and suggestions (blogs, online networks, etc) as a show of weakness or incompetency, as you pointed out.
86 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell: @Sara - I changed the paragraph and made it 'general' as you suggested. Thank you all for your comments and keep me "in line".

@David - I look ...More@Sara - I changed the paragraph and made it 'general' as you suggested. Thank you all for your comments and keep me "in line".

@David - I look forward to speaking with you. My email is: Jnachtfarrell@gmail.com if we can schedule a time.
86 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer My company is looking to speak with student entrepreneurs, specifically those of you doing tech projects or creating tech companies. We are doing focus groups in Seattle and nation-wide phone interviews. We are looking to talk to CS and business students, but if you are entrepreneurial and in school (or just out of school) we want to talk to you. We are giving $150 in incentives as well. Email me at Cameron.Plommer@Alterian.com or reply to this thread if you are interested.

36 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Web Development, Seattle Careerists and Upstarts!2 more

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Rachel Howe: Im in school, a business student, and working on building my side social media/seo business.

You can email me at: MoreIm in school, a business student, and working on building my side social media/seo business.

You can email me at: rhowe01@gmail.com
Twitter: @r8chel_marie
36 weeks ago

Mehul Kar: Cam, the first time my email didn't go through. I tried again, but just in case, you can just email me at MoreCam, the first time my email didn't go through. I tried again, but just in case, you can just email me at mehul.kar@gmail.com
36 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Mike Ambassador Bruny Part of my leadership program involves reading books. The last book we read was "Tribes" by Seth Godin. I really like what this guy has to say and have been inspired to lead a Seth Godin Book Club starting Jan. 2011. We will read and discuss one of his books a month for the duration of the year. I wanted to send the first invitation to my Brazen Family to both join and help shape what it will look like. You in?

64 weeks ago from Boston, Book Shelf and Upstarts!1 more

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Mike Ambassador Bruny: Jonette, it's not too late. April we are ready, "Purple Cow." Friend me on Facebook and I'll get you in the group.
44 weeks ago

Dawn Lennon: A terrific author to soak up: I heard Seth Godin speak at the launch of Linchpin. He was great and so is the book, just like Tribes. His daily ...MoreA terrific author to soak up: I heard Seth Godin speak at the launch of Linchpin. He was great and so is the book, just like Tribes. His daily blogs are also amazing and worth subscribing. Enjoy.
38 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman Did y'all see my post up on Brazen today? I rarely recommend anything, but really thought this program was aaa-mazing. Check it - http://bit.ly/m5ebih

39 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Young Professional Women (YPW), Work/Life Blur, Productivity & Time-Management and Upstarts!3 more

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Megan Atkinson: Excellent point on both accounts, Rebecca. It is a seriously rigorous program, too (from the looks of it). I wonder if there's a low-cost ...MoreExcellent point on both accounts, Rebecca. It is a seriously rigorous program, too (from the looks of it). I wonder if there's a low-cost *should*-i-be-an-entrepreneur type of program out there for those unsure if it's the right venture for them? Either way, I was seriously impressed!
39 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman: This doesn't resonate with me, but I've heard others say it is just what you're looking for in terms of deciding - MoreThis doesn't resonate with me, but I've heard others say it is just what you're looking for in terms of deciding - http://whitehottruth.com/shop-adore/the-fire-starter-sessions/
39 weeks ago

Tameem Qazi After reading a recent article on why job hoppers make good employees as opposed to those stuck at one place for a long time( unless they're doing exceptionally well), i agree job hopping does tend to boost your career. Spending 10 yrs in the same company myself, it was impossible to ignore the settling signs of stagnation, and the desperate urge to step out of the utopia to feel the challenge adrenaline rush inside you once again. Thus, complacency lost the battle.

93 weeks ago from Global Careers and Business, London Brazen Careerists and Upstarts!1 more

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Mark Birch: Job hoppers make terrible employees. But let's put some meat on the term.

If someone says at a company for a few years and makes some changes ...MoreJob hoppers make terrible employees. But let's put some meat on the term.

If someone says at a company for a few years and makes some changes over the years, that is just the nature of the employer - employee dynamic that has changed over the past few decades.

Someone that I define as a job hopper shows a track record of 1 - 2 years at each company across a long span of time. They have zero loyalty, are completely self-interested, work poorly with teams and bring little depth of content. A person has got to demonstrate that they have been able to succeed in the context of an organization over time and shown advancement.

Read this if you need any more food for thought: http://bit.ly/bAi4pX
92 weeks ago

JRandom42: Here's the problem I have with job hoppers, other than what Mark has highlighted. Very few finish the projects they claim they've worked on. They ...MoreHere's the problem I have with job hoppers, other than what Mark has highlighted. Very few finish the projects they claim they've worked on. They seem to stay for a few months, working on all the cool and interesting stuff, but when things get difficult, routine, dull or boring, they leave and are off to find the next project in the cool and interesting phase.

If you don't have the stamina and discipline to stick with finishing a project through to implementation and support, how can I be sure a job hopper is going to stick around when I really need them?
42 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Fascinating quote from Peter Thiel about the ridiculousness of today's higher ed system ""People can't do anything entrepreneurial or innovative or even nonprofit—anything that's not safe and well-paying—because they have this mountain of debt. And so education is something that has become a retardant to technological innovation and progress, even though the common perception is the exact opposite." I completely agree. What are your thoughts? Full post here http://bit.ly/eoL0tg

52 weeks ago from Education, Entrepreneurs and Upstarts!1 more

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Patrick Skelley: I read an article a while back about a study done that followed college students and discovered that they really aren't any better off after the ...MoreI read an article a while back about a study done that followed college students and discovered that they really aren't any better off after the degree.

Here's the link: http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/01/18/106949/study-many-college-students...

In my experience the best business educators are not in the classroom unless you go to an elite school. They are partners of companies you used to work for. A former manager who started a consulting firm. A friend's coworker who has been running a startup for a year. A ex-class mate who has worked in ibanking for 5 years. Even a venture capitalist who blogs every day. So to say that education is a golden ticket I think is far from the truth... but this is business education I'm talking about. Granted there are some great baseline theories that b-school teaches.

IMHO I disagree that you need education in the subject matter in which you are going to conduct your startup, it doesn't have to be institutional education, you can teach yourself.

Note: I'm referring to business education, not tech/science education which is absolutely necessary for those types to know, it's much more of a specialty.

46 weeks ago

Patrick Skelley: Sorry, the last part of that link didn't go through...

it ends like this after mcclatchydc.com: ...MoreSorry, the last part of that link didn't go through...

it ends like this after mcclatchydc.com:

/2011/01/18/106949/study-many-college-students-not.html
46 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Are you a napkin entrepreneur, or a true Founder? Another good post from Steve Blank http://bit.ly/g17r5n

45 weeks ago from Upstarts! and Entrepreneurs

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Tracy Brisson: Thanks for sharing. I saved to reference for an upcoming blog post on education. I am an alumna of Teach for America and a study came out of ...MoreThanks for sharing. I saved to reference for an upcoming blog post on education. I am an alumna of Teach for America and a study came out of Harvard that praised TFA for all the "entrepreneurs" it grows. However, the people the study profiled were people who worked in government positions and it ticked me off. Having good and innovative ideas, does not mean you are an entrepreneur. We need to raise the bar for that term!
45 weeks ago

Allies Team: Ryan Healy, thank you for sharing this very interesting article! He provides some good resources for startups. Thank you!
44 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell WHy are some entrepreneurs successful and some not? Is this because they are "experienced", "super intelligent", "confident", or have found one trait in them that makes them more likely to succeed?? As a veteran of 4 successful start ups, my CEOs all had one thing in common: they embraced the process; the process of feedback, intellectual debate, and most importantly - ACTING on others feedback. Have you seen something similar? different? more detail here: http://bit.ly/eEAna9

54 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups, Upstarts!, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Creatively Inspired 3 more

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Marta Spendowska: Very good book that encourages us to think differently about the business in today world : REWORK MoreVery good book that encourages us to think differently about the business in today world : REWORK http://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745.
I agree (and hear a lot) with the idea of everyone needed to be a customer service "practitioner" today. Everything becomes personalized and social. I think the relationship-based business is going to be the major aspect of the success.
46 weeks ago

j morgan: I just started consulting with a company who is great at feedback and excellent but their process is ...Everyone is frustrated. How do you solve ...MoreI just started consulting with a company who is great at feedback and excellent but their process is ...Everyone is frustrated. How do you solve that? Brilliant minds without clear decisive boundaries and it's crashing. Everyone wants to lead.
44 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny Opening up these question to all my Brazen People: 2 questions: 1. What do you wish school would have taught you? 2. What's the most valuable advice you would give to students who are getting ready to graduate college in 2011? Looking to leverage Brazen Power *flexing muscle as I write it*. Working on updating a presentation to graduating College Seniors.

48 weeks ago from Professional Development, Upstarts!, Boston and Ask A Coach 2 more

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Clara Kuo: Tell them there are reasons not to go to grad school, like if you want to get an MBA, make sure they know that they do it to pursue a passion not ...MoreTell them there are reasons not to go to grad school, like if you want to get an MBA, make sure they know that they do it to pursue a passion not to get a job at a brand name company. Pursue passion, career is a journey not a destination.
46 weeks ago

Amanda Torres: My answers for both 1 and 2 are related in the fact that I wish school would have taught me or rather encouraged/pushed me to get an ...MoreMy answers for both 1 and 2 are related in the fact that I wish school would have taught me or rather encouraged/pushed me to get an internship/work experience in my desired field. I have a degree in Economics, which is a subject I'm absolutely in love with, but with no related work experience, my degree is almost useless. (Perhaps I haven't done best at job searching either but that's another story...) So number 2, encourage future college graduates to get experience in whatever way they can: internships, job experiences, job shadowing, etc. etc. It would make the transition from college to the real world so much easier.
46 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman With the New Year, I've been doing a lot of brainstorming and have found that I'm returning to that old staple of mind maps. I do some brainstorming on paper and then transfer and expand on those ideas using MindMeister which is an online mind-mapping software. I find it also helps me organize my thoughts. Then I go out and test my ideas by talking to people. How do you go about the process of brainstorming ideas and incubation?

55 weeks ago from Shotgun Startups, Upstarts!, Blogging Ideas, Entrepreneurs and Productivity & Time-Management 3 more

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Stuart Nolan: @Amanda Some evidence to suggest that writing is better for learning than typing. More@Amanda Some evidence to suggest that writing is better for learning than typing. http://lifehacker.com/5738093/why-you-learn-more-effectively-by-writing-...
54 weeks ago

Paul: I like using a whiteboard either a real one or on the ipad. I leave it up so I alsways am tweaking adding to the concept. Then I start socializing
48 weeks ago