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Leadership Crisis: Fact Or Fiction?

YoungUpstarts

One reason for these differing points of views is people are looking at different types and definitions of what leadership is. Leadership, by its very definition, is an act or instance of leading, giving guidance or direction. As noted in this article at Inc.com , using ‘best practices’ is not an indication of leadership.

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Here are some quick guidelines on what I think it takes to build a sense of leadership: 1.

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Growing Your Business While Growing as an Entrepreneur

Duct Tape Marketing

from 2012-2015, Oregon Business Magazine ‘s 100 Best Companies in Oregon from 2010-2017, and the Portland Business Journal ‘s Most Admired Companies. How to continue evolving in your leadership role as your business grows and changes. Learn more about Ruby Receptionists. Check out the Ruby Receptionists blog.

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Bigger in Bend – Building a Regional Startup Cluster–part 1 of 3

Steve Blank

Dino and I kept in touch as he moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. Bend, Oregon is an ideal case study because of its size, location and entrepreneurial characteristics. Part 2: Early-stage Regional Venture Funds.

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Beyond the Full-Time CMO: How Companies are Opting for a Fractional Future

Duct Tape Marketing

With Nicole’s first-hand experiences and insights, we explored how this Fractional CMO trend is not just a fleeting fad but a strategic maneuver that’s reshaping the contours of business leadership in today’s dynamic landscape. Well, again, I appreciate you stopping by and the next time, hopefully I'm in Hood River, Oregon.

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The best nonprofit events board members should know about this year

Board Effect

Industry events give your leadership and board members opportunities to share resources and network, as well as learn about best practices, industry trends and innovations. Speakers will talk on such issues as job sharing, social media, remote leadership, building media relationships, and more.

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Small Businesses and Startups – 3 New Years Reflections and Resolutions

crowdSPRING Blog

.” Photo, Wikimedia Commons: Mount Hood reflected in Mirror Lake, Oregon. Small business entrepreneur entrepreneurship inspiration leadership new year reflect reflection resolution small business start-up startup startups Strategy team' Related posts: New Years Resolutions For Small Businesses and Startups.