Launching the Venture has been a springboard for several successful businesses, so it stands to reason that, after teaching the course for many years while launching prominent ventures of his own, Dr. Burcham would have a good sense of the qualities that define a successful venture team.
Read MoreIt's not your personal integrity that will build trust. Having personal integrity is an expected norm in most workplaces, and awards you no added trust points as a leader or coworker. In order to build trust you must demonstrate your behavioral integrity. It's essential for creating and operating with trust currency at work.
Read MoreWhen do we best see a person's true colors? Most often, character is most often revealed by two extreme emotions: fear and greed.
Read MoreSuccess defined in dollars or power is temporary. But success defined as a network of people who trust you as a person of integrity is forever.
Read MoreAn idea isn’t worth much… unless you do something with it. This unique trait, the ability to make things happen, to execute through adversity, is the essence of entrepreneurial leaders - and it’s called GRIT.
Read MoreFear and blame are the ultimate culture killers. When fear and blame creep into the company culture, the organization’s performance suffers. Fear slows organizations down, causes hesitation, drives stress, and keeps individuals from reaching their potential. Fear and blame leads to dissatisfaction and employees become disengaged.
Read MoreWhen we invest in our human network, we have the best shot at reaching our highest potential. More importantly, we also have the best shot at making a difference in the world.
Read MoreThe journey from founder to Chief Executive is akin to crossing the ocean in a row-boat. It's a difficult journey that few founders survive. And, if you think about it carefully, there's logic to the reasons why.
Read MoreSo why do leaders known for integrity and leadership engage in unethical activities? Why would they risk great careers and unblemished reputations? Do they think they won't get caught or believe their elevated status puts them above the law?
Read MoreWhen building a company - It’s not just the climb, it’s the grind. It’s the getting up while other people are sleeping. It’s the walking by your TV and not letting it suck you in. It’s sucker punching Monday morning and starting your day before your fear can find you.
Read MoreLeadership begins within the individual, as a process of relating to the world. But if we are to lead with purpose, to impact others positively, we must understand, build and rebuild the connections that link us to others - the making of "we."
Read MoreIt's not about who has the most talent or intelligence. It's about who is willing to make the choices that others are not willing to make.
Read MoreLaw of Disruption: People change incrementally - technology changes exponentially. Disruptive innovation brings new technologies to market, new business models, and offers customers new options. When technology outpaces skills, workers are displaced.
Read MoreAs a business grows from idea to an organization - there are 3 leadership roles that shape the organization: Founder, CEO and Board Chair.
Read MoreEngagement is really a process in which an ongoing network of exchanges between people changes their behavior. Here's how to create it!
Read MoreWhy do some organizations feel energetic and creative while others feel stale and stagnant?
Read MoreOne of the fundamental qualities required for entrepreneurial success is simply the capacity to continue -- Perseverance
Read MoreHow You Positively Influence Others is the Most Important Part of Leadership.
Read MoreAs entrepreneurs, we understand that focus is a extremely important, and anything you can do to narrow your focus helps drive success. But I find very few young startup entrepreneurs who really understand that that area of focus should be on your strengths.
Read MoreIt is not enough for a leader to do things right; the leader must do the right thing.
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