How I Overcame My Prejudice

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. “In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity.” - Erik Erikson Growing up is tough. We have all lived through

June 19, 2020

How to Build a Team That Can Navigate Your Business Through Difficult Times

Contributed by Chen Amit, co-founder and CEO of Tipalti Entrepreneurship is one of the most challenging vocations on earth. Even during the best of times, it requires long hours, endless devotion, and a willingness to take big risks and make gut-wrenching decisions. Today, as we navigate an unprecedented global health crisis, an entrepreneur’s role becomes even

June 16, 2020

On the Road to Racial Equality, Start with These 10 Steps

Written by Parveen Dhupar, chief creative officer at BTI Brand Innovations Inc. and a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization in Toronto. The original version of this article appeared on Dhupar's LinkedIn blog. My name is Parveen Dhupar. I am a brown man, born in India, raised in Canada since the age of 7, happily married

June 11, 2020

Answers to 5 Common Return-to-Work Questions

Contributed by Tina Hamilton, an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hamilton is the founder and CEO of myHR Partner, a human resources outsourcing firm that manages HR for small- and medium-sized businesses. The following was adapted from an article in The Morning Call. As organizations plan their return to work after statewide shutdowns or work-from-home

June 5, 2020

Feeding the Hungry, Despite National Crisis

The year 2020 has emphasized one certainty: In times of crisis, entrepreneurs innovate, adapt and continue to give back. One example—among many—of philanthropy during the worldwide COVID-19 crisis comes from our EO Gujarat chapter. Through their organization, Karma Foundation, members Chiranjiv Patel and Priyanshi Patel led a group of volunteers to feed the homeless and

June 3, 2020

Tips for Leading Your Best Video Conference

As a business leader, you’ve probably mastered the art of hosting a meeting in person. But how are your video conference skills? With much of today’s professional workforce going remote, it’s a good idea to get up to speed on best practices for video conferencing. While many smart policies carry over from in-office to online

June 1, 2020