4 Steps to Hiring a Rock Star COO (Plus, Why You Need a COO!)

Written by EO Germany member and CEO Feliks Eyser. A version of this article first appeared on Feliks' Medium blog. Building an amazing company requires more than vision. You've heard the saying that every success story is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. You have to sweat and execute! Many people have good ideas, but few can execute and build a great

October 19, 2018

7 Habits That Keep Women Stuck

Women's leadership expert Sally Helgesen and leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith join forces to address the common and specific roadblocks women face in their pursuit of professional success in the book How Women Rise. The very habits that may have helped women early in their careers may be hindering them as they progress in the workplace. Helgesen and Goldsmith tackle the top 12 habits that could be

October 17, 2018

Slow Is Fast: Think Before Chasing Rapid Growth

Written for EO by Dave Pributsky, cofounder of 2920 Sleep One day, a hare was making fun of a tortoise for being so slow. "Do you ever get anywhere?" the hare asked with a mocking laugh. "Yes," the tortoise replied, "and I'll get there sooner than you think. I'll run you a race and prove it."

October 15, 2018

How I Went from Startup Founder to Leader of a Growing Business

Written for EO by Floyd DePalma, CEO of UX agency DePalma Studios. When I started DePalma Studios, my mission was to design and build applications that people love to use. Six years into my entrepreneurial journey, I had achieved the goal of being my own boss. It was satisfying on a personal level, but the business had

October 11, 2018

4 Finance Lessons for Rookie Entrepreneurs

Written for EO by Michael Neidert, a writer and consultant. Finance is a common source of both challenges and opportunities for a growing company. What you are spending your money on and when you spend are often key indicators for an organization's financial success or failure. When you’re thinking about sales, you may forget about setting

October 9, 2018

Not Yet Up on Influencer Marketing? Start Here

Written for EO by James Scott, a marketer and co-founder of Essay Supply. Today, influencer marketing is one of the most effective tools for building brand loyalty and boosting sales in a short time period. If you have never worked with social media celebrities before, now's the time to learn how to make influencer marketing work for you. 1. Make posts

October 5, 2018