It has been four years since the global economic collapse in the fall of 2008. With the dawn of the USA election, we are reminded of what exactly happened those short years ago. Lehman Brothers bankrupt. AIG nearly collapsed if … Read More »
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iB Presents: Creating A Culture of Audacious Results
“If you own a business card, then you hold the power to impact change.” institute B presents ‘Creating A Culture of Audacious Results’ - a 2 day course designed specifically for developing you and your business. Audacious Results will be lead … Read More »
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Tagged Bix Bickson, business school, course, Darrell Kopke, development, entrepreneur, granville island hotel, Vancouver
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How to Know When to Quit
How do you know when it’s time to quit? How do you make that decision? A friend of mine phoned me today quite distraught. She had made a major life decision to return to her home country, giving up her profession, … Read More »
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Tagged Bix Bickson, Darrell Kopke, entrepreneur, how to know when to quit, Institute B, Vancouver
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Build a Great Company by Building a Company for Good
Building a company that achieves financial success begins with more than a desire to make money. It begins with a burning desire to make something good. When Steve Jobs returned to Apple the company was days away from bankruptcy. Michael … Read More »
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Tagged ayoudo, business, entrepreneur, Institute B, mike tippett, Vancouver
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Learnings from institute B: One month does not make a brand
At institute B we help develop entrepreneurs and their business expressions: their entrepreneurial ventures. Working with 7 start-ups is an up and down business. On any given day you balance great news and bad news. One company gets great news, … Read More »
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Tagged business, Darrell Kopke, entrepreneur, incubator, Institute B, Vancouver
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The most creative person in business is…
After seeing Fast Company’s list of the 1oo Most Creative People in Business, we felt inspired. So we asked our Director of Mojofication, Bix Bickson, who would you nominate as the most creative person in business? Here is his answer: … Read More »
The most creative person in business is…
After seeing Fast Company’s list of the 1oo Most Creative People in Business, we felt inspired. So we asked our Director of Mojofication, Bix Bickson, who would you nominate as the most creative person in business? Here is his answer: … Read More »
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Tagged 100 most creative people in business, Bix Bickson, entrepreneur, fast company, Institute B, Vancouver
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Pursuing the vision, Obsessing with detail
Yesterday was the opening day of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park. Cars Land is a cool result of four visionaries pursuing their visions and obsessing with details relentlessly, undeterred by obstacles, setbacks and fear: Walt Disney, Steve Jobs, … Read More »
Age Discrimination in the Workplace?
Is age discrimination warranted in leadership roles? How do you deal with a leader much younger than you? When someone is much younger than you in a leadership role the opportunity is two-fold. Hooray for youth – the energy, new-ideas, … Read More »
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Tagged age discrimination, Bix Bickson, ceo, entrepreneur, Institute B, Vancouver
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The Problem with ‘Big Picture’ CEO’s
I spent eight years at lululemon and for most of those eight years I spent one shift per week on the retail floor folding pants, restocking, working the fit rooms, and helping our guests find products and services. Without fail … Read More »
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Tagged big picture cep's, business, ceo advice, entrepreneur, fast company, Institute B, robert i. sutton, Vancouver
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