Everyone thinks that being a startup CEO is a glamorous job or one that has to be a ton of fun. That’s what I now refer to as the “glamour brain” speaking aka the startup life you hear about from the press. I’ve spent a lot of time recently thinking about what it takes to [...]
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After 10 years as the CEO of the Oasis Center, a nonprofit that assists young people, Hal Cato is stepping down today. In an article from the Tennessean, Hal comments: “I’ve loved every moment here, and I couldn’t be prouder of the Oasis Center and what I’ve been able to do.”
In a recent [...]
How does an entrepreneur with little or no track record gain credibility? Typically, they gain credibility in two ways — they borrow it and they demonstrate it.
Borrowed Credibility. When entrepreneurs surround themselves with people who have credibility, they gain credibility themselves. In business, reputations are paramount. When well-respected individuals vouch for an up-and-comer, it [...]
For every entrepreneurial idea or opportunity, it is important to distinguish the capabilities that influence competitive success from those that are merely necessary to play the game.
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