David DeWolf
Posts from David DeWolf on entrepreneurship, his experience as an angel investor and board member, and important lessons he has learned that fellow entrepreneurs should heed.
Pride and ego get in the way of good business all the time. The best leaders and employees typically give credit to others. They are the ones who are continuously…
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Here’s wisdom from someone who is a successful businessman and perfect example of Level 5 Leadership. Every time I meet with him, I gather nuggets that are perfect for entrepreneurs who are transitioning into high-growth CEOs.
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It’s hard enough to be an entrepreneur without having to worry about money, but there’s just no way around it. Here’s why I say you should bootstrap until it hurts…and then some. Your company will thank you for it later.
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One of the greatest assets I have is my time, and learning to delegate and use my time wisely is an ongoing challenge I face. Here’s how having an executive assistant helps me manage better.
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Here’s my story of a brand promise that led me to disappointment and why your brand promise should not only be aspirational, but also authentic.
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In a young, entrepreneurial company, it’s easy to get caught up in thinking that operational realities are the same as strategic initiatives. It’s easy to think that these operations propel you forward. In reality, they just keep you from collapsing.
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Don’t give in to the temptation to try to do everything at once. Avoid motion sickness by focusing on doing a few things well.
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Your vision helps you map the way to what you’re aspiring to become. Everything in business flows from vision, including your strategy. Here’s why vision is so powerful and why you need to make sure you have yours defined.
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As companies grow, they tend to outgrow their employees. Here are three steps for dealing quickly with these situations.
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As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to become distracted by big-company tactics. We want to “sell” our way out of a downturn or market ourselves to future growth. We like to…
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