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New Age author, Deepak Chopra, shares his views about what it takes to be an extraordinary leader. Any entrepreneurial leader has one main goal: How to envision that future and how to create that future. So in order to be effective, leaders need to harness the intelligence, creativity, emotional engagement and also the emotional connection with the people that are part of his or her team in order to manifest that vision.
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Want to think big like Donald Trump? Here are the top 8 strategies that you need to steal from the Donald to make it big.
Startups
“Entrepreneurs embody the promise of America: the idea that if you have a good idea and are willing to work hard and see it through, you can succeed in this country. And in fulfilling this promise, entrepreneurs also play a critical role in expanding our economy and creating jobs.”
-President Barack Obama, January 31, 2011
Startups
It doesn’t matter whether you’re running a marathon or running a business – momentum is key. If we can take small steps to execute our big, bold business objectives every day in 2011, it will be infinitely easier to stay focused, make great strides, and blast through the roadblocks that inevitably come up. Here are a few tips on how to build and maintain momentum.
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Take what you love, and make it what you do. There’s no time like the present to start living your most meaningful life. If a look in the mirror leaves you feeling like there is something missing, one option to seriously consider is transforming something you’re passionate about into a business.
How To
When you’re selling the same products as everyone else online (such as t-shirts, DVDs or computers), it might seem the best way to compete is on price. However, this tends to attract a certain type of customer (known as “bottom feeders”), and you may find yourself in a race to the bottom, serving fickle, price-sensitive customers who are here today, gone tomorrow. Instead, learn how to win without competing on price.
Startups
Money is the lifeblood of any business, and at some point, every company is likely to need an outside infusion to help it grow. Whether you’re seeking a $1 million in venture capital or $1,000 from friends or relatives, you’ll need to nail down a few basics before trying to make your case. Here are five things to you must do before approaching investors for any amount of money.
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A bold concept perfectly in sync with the moment: It’s what great companies are built on. It’s what shapes the future. It’s entrepreneurship at its best. Where can you find that kind of thinking now? Here are 10 areas that are growing fast — from mobile technology and outsourcing to fitness and pets — and 10 companies in each area that bring jaw-dropping ingenuity to the table.
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Enjoy this six-minute talk with Robert Kalin, the 26-year-old founder of Etsy. Kalin talks about how he’s grown the person-to-person ecommerce business despite competing directly with eBay. Etsy focuses on hand made items, and has a rabidly passionate community of buyers and sellers (also, 97% of Etsy users are women). Kalin also eats his own dog food – most of his clothing was purchased from the site, he says in the interview.
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