Not Business As Usual is a provocative look at capitalism as envisioned by Nobel Prize winner Milton Friedman, the most influential economist of the late 20th century. The film explores why he only measured success by one metric: Greed. And … Read More »
Tag Archives: Company Culture
Getting a Taste of Two Opposing Cultures
As the year is promptly drawing to a close, we are featuring the top ThinkSlashBe articles, interviews and videos from 2013. Let us know which one struck a chord with you. Here is Justin Chou’s blog: How important is company … Read More »
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Tagged changemaker, Company Culture, entrepreneurship, Institute B, Justin Chou, leadership, Responsibility
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Assume Responsibility for Audacious Results
As this year is promptly drawing to a close, we are featuring the top ThinkSlashBe articles, interviews and videos from 2013. Let us know which one struck a chord with you. Here is Casey Leung’s blog: As an entrepreneur, it’s … Read More »
It’s the Little Things That Matter Most
As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have helped us shape our business. We value our relationship with you and look forward to working with you in the … Read More »
A New Skool for Entrepreneurs
Introducing iBOC, a unique online resource that was created to develop the human being we call entrepreneur. Part people developer, part company accelerator, and part social network for entrepreneurs who want their businesses to make a difference in the world, … Read More »
Vanessa Pratt Recaps Her Amazing Experience
Darrell Kopke, Sam Perera, Sean Jimenez and Vanessa Pratt rolled into hogtown over the weekend, and judging from the twittersphere, our left coast crew made quite the impression. And it wasn’t just the Rob Ford jokes Darrell made during his … Read More »
Heather O’Hara Dishes on Her Recipe for Success
institute B shared a table with Heather O’Hara of Potluck Café Society and learned first hand what it takes to create a community of fiercely loyal clients. Why keeping your eye on the prize is critical, and how you can … Read More »
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Tagged audacious results, Business in Vancouver, changemaker, Company Culture, DTES Kitchen Tables, entrepreneurship, generosity, Heather O’Hara, Institute B, leadership, Potluck Café & Catering, Potluck Café Society, Recipes for Success, societal value, Vancouver, Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
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Why Entrepreneurs Don’t Belong in Business School
Statistics show that over 70% of people enrolled in MBA programs are looking for the skills to help them become entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, that’s not what they’re being taught. Most Business Schools and MBA degrees teach students the language called business. … Read More »
Why “Follow Your Passion” is the Worst Advice For Gen-Y
When making our mark in the world, we often begin with asking ourselves “what am I passionate about and how can I find a way to keep doing it?” But co-founder of Vancouver’s The Passion Project, Eunice Hii, found out … Read More »
Joel Solomon on Becoming a Billionaire of Good Deeds
OK. We admit it. Joel Solomon is one of our heroes. A legend in the social venture scene, Joel shares his wisdom on becoming a billionaire of good deeds and how true success is measured in the currency of love. … Read More »