If I could spend time with any business leader, dead or alive, it would be Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart. I read Sam’s book, Made in America, in 2002 and it became an inspirational book for me as a … Read More »
Yearly Archive: 2012
institute B presents: 21st Century Governance (Workshop)
Institute B is excited to present a 1.5 day seminar on effective Board governance. While at lululemon athletica, I saw hundreds of thousands of dollars wasted in catching up past governance neglect when we were set to IPO. I knew … Read More »
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How to Change Your Career Path
“Don’t ask what the world needs ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman Therefore the question becomes what makes you come alive? My father grew … Read More »
institute B meets B Corp!
Institute B is a mission based organization committed to changing the mandate of business. When our work is done, business schools globally will define the mandate of business as follows: Corporations exist to add societal benefit AND to deliver profits … Read More »
Is Social Media Marketing Right for your Company?
We were introduced to Linda Hughes via Twitter. She is a regular participant in our #ClassDiscussion every Monday and the CEO/Founder of the Entrepreneur Community Online (ECO) - an online group that connects entrepreneurs/small businesses to success one Main Street at a time. ECO … Read More »
Rise of the Social Entrepreneur
Wealth accumulation is today’s primary measuring stick of success. That uni dimensional approach has helped the fortunate to enjoy lifestyles of modern kings. It has democratized access, tools, and information, towards an explosion of affluence. Yet, the moral DNA for … Read More »
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Tagged Institute B, joel solomon, renewal partners, social entepreneur, Vancouver
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Creating Corporate Culture
A corporation’s culture can be as famous as the actual corporation. When you hear about Zappos you think about their wacky culture. Disney has clear aligned values and a strong culture. Closer to home, Nurse Next Door’s and lululemon athletica’s … Read More »
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Tagged ceo tips, corporate culture, Darrell Kopke, entrepreneur, Institute B, Vancouver
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Leadership: Personal meets Professional
“The journey to authentic leadership begins with understanding the story of your life. Your life story provides the context for your experiences, and through it, you can find the inspiration to make an impact in the world. As the novelist John Barth once wrote, “The … Read More »
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Tagged bix beckon, business advice, ceo, Institute B, leadership, Vancouver
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Big Lessons in Life: Tough Conversations
You know that conversation you avoided because you would be giving tough feedback? You carried it around like a chain around your neck with you for hours, maybe even days, because you did not want to go through with it. … Read More »
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Tagged business, Darrell Kopke, entrepreneur, Institute B, leadership advice, tough conversations, Vancouver
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The Entrepreneur’s Impulse: Rapid Prototyping
There is an impulse as an entrepreneur to build a perfect sandcastle, complete with flags, moats and drawbridges, before showing your friends how cool it is. Then they trample your poor little castle as they dash to check out the … Read More »
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Tagged entrepreneur, Institute B, Joey Hundert, rapid prototyping, sustainival, Vancouver
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