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6 Leadership Lessons Learned from the Founder of EO
Michael Loban is an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member in Cincinnati and cofounder of InfoTrust, a digital analytics consulting and technology company helping marketers use data to make smarter decisions. Michael and his cofounder, Alex Yastrebenetsky, were recently invited to attend a CEO workshop with EO founder Verne Harnish. We asked Michael about his top takeaways. Here's what he shared. Happy

The Happiness Factor
Written by David Tomás, co-founder of Cyberclick Group. “Happiness” and “work” are two words that, when put together, may form an oxymoron to some people. Even so, I’ve learned over the years that being happy at work has a significant impact on the overall success of a company, and ensuring your employees are happy is the key to sustained
9 Ways Business Is Like Fishing
Have you ever considered the similarities between fishing and business? It takes discipline and patience to be able to catch anything—whether it's a client or a carp. The business landscape is a sea of challenges and opportunities where entrepreneurs can either sink or swim, return home empty-handed or land the big one! For a hefty catch and great

What Solopreneurs Should Know About Hiring
Written for EO by Jessica Thiefels. Being a solopreneur is difficult. Not only are you responsible for day-to-day operations and deliverables, but you also play the role of marketer, sales person, and human resource manager—among many others. That’s why even the most seasoned entrepreneurs hire experts to help run their business. If you’re an entrepreneur wearing many

Climbing for a Cause: Dave Bacon Shares How He’s Making an Impact
Members of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) take part in regular Forums. These confidential meetings with seven to 10 peers are a highly rated benefit of membership. Moderator-trained EO members guide the sessions, which emphasize personal responsibility and lessons learned. Fellow Forum members don’t give advice; they speak from prior experience, letting you draw your own conclusions on