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At Impact Fundry, we believe in the power of entrepreneurial leadership to drive innovation and growth. We have covered the 4 key elements of business entrepreneurship leadership for you: 💼 Vision and Innovation: Entrepreneurial leadership is about more than just managing day-to-day operations; it's about envisioning the future and inspiring others to join in that vision. We encourage our leaders to think boldly, challenge the status quo, and embrace innovative ideas that push boundaries. 💼 Agility and Adaptability: In a fast-paced world, agility is a cornerstone of successful leadership. Our entrepreneurial leaders are quick to adapt to changing market trends, emerging technologies, and evolving customer needs. This flexibility allows us to seize opportunities and navigate challenges with resilience. 💼 Empowering Teams: Empowerment is key to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within our teams. We believe in giving our employees the autonomy to explore new ideas, take calculated risks, and learn from both successes and failures. This empowerment fuels creativity and drives us forward. 💼 Collaboration and Partnership: Entrepreneurial leadership isn't a solo journey; it's about collaboration and building strategic partnerships. We actively seek out opportunities to collaborate with other innovative companies, startups, and industry leaders to stay at the forefront of multiple industry developments. — Entrepreneurial leadership is not just a title—it's a mindset. It's about embracing change, fostering innovation, and empowering our teams to drive meaningful impact. Join us as we continue our journey of growth and success! ➡ bit.ly/4aHJXPz

Advisory boards can be a decisive competitive advantage for a company, but too often they fail to deliver on their potential. Here's how to leverage an advisory board to accelerate business growth: https://lnkd.in/eMqrvv7u #Startup #entrepreneur

Advisory boards can be a decisive competitive advantage for a company, but too often they fail to deliver on their potential. What can business leaders do to create a valuable long-term advisory board effectively? Read on to learn how to leverage an advisory board to accelerate business growth: https://lnkd.in/eMqrvv7u #entrepreneur #startup

**Unlocking Greatness: The Two-Minute Drill on Jim Collins's 'Beyond Entrepreneurship'** Ever wondered what propels good businesses to greatness? Netflix CEO Reed Hastings insists you read the first 86 pages of Jim Collins's "Beyond Entrepreneurship." But if you're pressed for time, here's the condensed version. **The Leadership Factor** Enduring companies are built by visionary leaders who transcend traditional management. They blend humility with relentless determination, aiming for legacy over short-term gains. They inspire trust, encourage innovation, and foster a culture of excellence. **Crafting a Compelling Vision** A clear, inspiring vision acts as a roadmap. Collins emphasizes that it should be ambitious yet attainable, uniting everyone toward common goals. **From Vision to Reality** Execution turns vision into reality. Break down your vision into actionable steps with specific objectives. Communicate effectively so everyone understands their role. **Core Values as Your Compass** Identify and articulate core values to guide decisions and behaviors. These values shape culture and ensure integrity as your company grows. **Strategic Execution** Strategy bridges vision and reality. Leverage your unique strengths, understand the market, and be ready to face challenges. A flexible strategy helps you adapt while staying focused on your goals. **Cultivating a Culture of Discipline** Discipline fuels sustained excellence. It's about fostering an environment where self-motivated individuals align with company objectives. **Embracing Change and Innovation** Adaptability is key to longevity. Encourage innovation by challenging the status quo. Embracing change keeps your company relevant and ready for new opportunities. **Final Thoughts** Transforming your business into an enduring great company isn't easy, but these principles offer a powerful start. Focus on visionary leadership, compelling vision, core values, strategic execution, disciplined culture, and adaptability. Apply these insights to elevate your organization beyond the ordinary. **Ready to take your business to new heights?** Implement these strategies today and watch your company transform from good to truly great.

As an entrepreneur, you need to have a robust library on all things business and entrepreneurial self-improvement. Besides my "Decisions Series," here are some good reads to add to your collection. https://buff.ly/46CESXt #randyhnelson #ceo #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

According to data, 20% of businesses fail within their first year, and 60% fail within three years. But why do so many close their doors so soon after opening them? The dream of starting a business is exciting, but the road to success is unfortunately paved with challenges – not all of them expected. From trying to do too much too fast, to refusing to adapt, HLB International CEO Marco Donzelli explains five unusual reasons businesses fail. https://lnkd.in/e7hxax9k #businesssuccess #businesstips #startup #femalefounders

What does it take to be a bold and innovative leader and organization? Our very own Karen Mangia, President and Chief Strategy Officer at The Engineered Innovation Group shares five crucial elements that define a bold innovator on Newsweek Expert Forum! These insights are Karen's conclusions from her years of experience with three large enterprises and entrepreneurship. While it seems straightforward, keeping up with changes and constantly innovating can be overwhelming sometimes. These fundamental values will refresh your mind and motivate you to continue making an impact. Read the full article to gain insights into the cornerstones of impactful leadership and how you can drive innovation in your own organization! https://bit.ly/4bSNStt #Bold #Innovative #Leadership #Entrepreneur #SuccessMindset #ImpactfulLeadership #KarenMangia #EngineeredInnovationGroup

What does it take to scale a business? Most entrepreneurs would answer this question by referring to building the team, implementing systems, and expanding into new markets. Yet, in my experience, it is often the leaders who become an important barrier to the growth of their companies. At the #SchoolOfFounders, we developed a framework that emphasizes, among other aspects, self-awareness, self-leadership, and the acquisition of crucial leadership skills as success factors for the scaling journey. The framework is based on Ken Wilber’s work and looks at the scaling journey holistically through four lenses: the perspective of the leader (how I think, feel, and act) versus the company perspective (how we as a team think, feel, and act), and the visible, tangible aspects (the “outer game”) versus the invisible, intangible aspects, i.e., what's going on in our heads (the “inner game”). These four, equally important, dimensions of the scaling process provide structure and balance to the curriculum of the School of Founders. Interestingly, most entrepreneurs join the School of Founders in search of tangible advice in areas like strategy, operations, finances, etc., most of them leave us grateful for having developed into better leaders. Check-out this short article on the IESE Business School blog if you would like to learn more.

Jim Collins, starts his book “Good to Great – Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t” with the words ‘Good is the enemy of great.’ He then proceeds to explain the key differences between Great Companies and those that are only Good, based on research by him and his team. Leaders of Great Companies have a combination of personal humility and professional will. They are ambitious for the company, not for themselves. They arise from within the company and set up their successors for success. Great Companies focus on attracting and keeping only talented, self-motivated people and placing them in the right roles before deciding which direction to head in. They place their best people on their biggest opportunities, not their biggest problems. They confront the brutal facts, yet never lose faith. They create a culture in which there is tremendous opportunity to be heard and for the truth to be recognised. However, regardless of the difficulties, they retain faith that they will prevail in the end. They recognise what they can be best in the world at, understand what drives their profitability, and what they are deeply passionate about. They have a culture of discipline coupled with an ethic of entrepreneurship. Individuals have clear accountabilities, but the flexibility to be creative, with minimal controls and bureaucracy. They use technologies as an accelerator of momentum not as a creator of it. They do not transform overnight, their transformation slowly builds momentum until breakthrough. Enduring Great Companies stay true to their core values and purpose while their business strategies and operating practices endlessly adapt to the changing world. #goodtogreat #continuousimprovement    

Intellectual coolness 🧠😎 I am with Casey-Lee Bratone, one of my students who is in the MBA program at Providence College I met Casey at the fall 2023 orientation, and my thought was "I hope she becomes my student." Lo and behold, Casey was on the roster! I had this thought because I saw someone who can make a difference with personality. Casey's personality projected a coolness keeping situations in a positive light. The coolness that Casey projected was just the beginning. Casey showed her intellectual side throughout the semester. Casey's intellectual side shined a bright light as she demonstrated her expertise in many areas of managerial accounting. Casey's expertise and personality set the stage for an amazing future. Turning ideas into reality is a high priority for any company, but achieving that goal is easier said than done. Leadership is critical, something Casey brings to startups and turnarounds. Casey can see things and develop processes that put the turning of ideas into reality on the right path. Casey's intellectual side can create brilliantly, and she has what it takes to complete the process, coolness. Casey's coolness is so magnetic she can attract and inspire greatness from those who work with her. Leadership is about making a difference, and Casey will make a difference wherever she works. The ultimate achievement in leadership is improving the well-being of others. The achievement can be made in any company, whether it is a startup or a 100+ year-old company. That is a big reason why I am so excited about Casey's future. Casey can work anywhere and improve the well-being of others with what makes her an amazing person, Intellectual coolness 🧠😎 #gofriars #leadership #startups #turnarounds