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Creating Policy Changes to Benefit Small Businesses

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Kerrigan has been leading the organization for more than 26 years, where she advocates for entrepreneurs and small business owners across the country. Congress on issues impacting entrepreneurs, small businesses, investment, and the economy. Iraq Business Dialog, the U.S. Iraq Business Dialog, the U.S.

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Preparing for Chaos – the Life of a Startup « Steve Blank

Steve Blank

This book may be the Iraq war equivalent of “ Dispatches &# which defined Vietnam for my generation. Both reminded me why National Service would be a very good idea.) Every potential startup founder should think about their level of comfort operating in chaos and uncertainty. It may not be for you.

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Who Will Champion Entrepreneurship?

Seeing Both Sides

In his Oval Office speech on Iraq , President Obama acknowledged his concerns about the economy and declared, “Our most urgent task is to restore our economy and put the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs back to work…We must unleash…innovation…and nurture the ideas the spring from our entrepreneurs.”. broadcast it.

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National Security Innovation just got a major boost in Washington

Steve Blank

Soldier, Scholar, Entrepreneur. That’s because Joe brings a wealth of real-world experience and leadership to the role. Putting theory into practice, he went to Iraq in 2008 as part of the 75th Ranger Regiment, in support of a Joint Special Operations Task Force. As a result, our country just became a bit safer and smarter.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Leaders They Look Up To

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We asked entrepreneurs and business owners their inspirational leaders and here’s what they had to say; #1- Bob Dole. As an entrepreneur, I have to push my limitations and continue to move forward even in the face of challenges. I look up to him as a leader because he is a very successful entrepreneur. 2- Simon Sinek.

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A Must Read Book for the Educated Class

Both Sides of the Table

ended up a Marine (with a tour in Iraq), was graduated from Ohio State University in under 2 years and then was graduated from Yale Law School. In the Marines he learned what many privileged families in the US grow up with: physical fitness, nutrition, financial management, negotiations and overall leadership.

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Transcript of Becoming a Great Leader, No Matter What Field You’re In

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John Jantsch: Leadership is leadership. We talk about his book, Outside the Wire, getting outside your comfort zone to learn the lessons of leadership. John Jantsch: I think that’s a true, again, going back to entrepreneurs, I think that is a true leadership lesson. Check it out. Jason Kander: Yeah.