Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

By Miranda Naiman, accidental entrepreneur, motivational speaker, member of the EO Tanzania chapter and founder of Empower Limited, a Tanzanian human capital consultancy firm. It is mind-boggling how much time and money is invested in “strategy” at many companies—with some larger organizations even hiring a full-time person or team to oversee “strategy and innovation.” While

June 14, 2019

Lessons Learned in Parenting and Entrepreneurship

When we asked EO members to share how their entrepreneurial and parenting endeavors inform each other, we heard from Matt Doud, a member of the EO Baltimore chapter and co-founder and president of Planit. Matt shared what he considers a must-have for both areas of life. "The parallels between parenting and entrepreneurship are countless. There

June 13, 2019

2 Reasons Why Forums Are Important for the Mental Health of Entrepreneurs

Written for EO by Steven Dudley, mindset and performance coach for entrepreneurs and competitive athletes. Forums, also called mastermind groups, hold a special place in the world of entrepreneurship. Forum can provide value for any niche group, but it is especially valuable for entrepreneurs. From my personal experience, the hardest and yet most imperative part

June 10, 2019

What Driving in Italy Taught Me About Business Growth

Written for EO by Joshua Carlsen, who heads business-to-consumer lead generation and client retention at Propelo Media, an EO company owned by San Francisco member Andre Chandra. On a recent vacation in Italy, I enjoyed amazing sights and experiences, ranging from Michelangelo’s The David and the once-buried-now-excavated city of Pompeii to The Pantheon. I also indulged in culinary delights,

May 31, 2019

4 Essential Insights for the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

When we asked EO members what lessons they wish they had known at the start of their careers, EO Arizona member and CEO of The James Agency Veronique James shared the following four insights. 1. A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skillful Mariner. A fortune cookie once contained this saying, and I found it to be a prophetically profound dessert. My mantra has always

May 27, 2019

The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media Marketing

Written for EO by Danielle Canstello, a member of the content marketing team at Pyramid Analytics. Social media is an ideal way to engage with customers and potential customers, and drive people to your business site. But that doesn’t make it simple. There are plenty of potential potholes in social media marketing. Maybe your Facebook page

May 20, 2019