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Want to Make your Startup Succeed - Be yourself with "More Skill"

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Paul O'Dea

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Last week, I met famed leadership expert Gareth Jones (author of Why Should Anybody be Led by You?). Jones speaks about large companies and draws lessons from great leaders like Mandela and Branson. It got me thinking - how would his lessons apply to startups?

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Posted in: LeadershipStartupsCeoAdvice

Discussing the Elephant in the Room - Impact on Business Growth

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Paul O'Dea

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The phrase 'the elephant in the room' is often used yet it's impact is less frequently talked about. Sure we can all play along acknowledging the 'elephant' but not discussing it. However I wonder what impact this elephant ignoring has on growing companies? 

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Posted in: Inhibitors To GrowthLeadership Issues

Lunchtime Laughs With LinkedIn - Different Roles Have Different Views

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Emer O'Donnell

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Whilst browsing through Linkedin at my desk today over a sambo I came across an interesting discussion on how different roles in a business have a different view on life. 

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Posted in: LinkedinRolesLeadership Teams

'State of the heart' beats 'State of the art'

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Paul O'DeaComments

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I often have the privilege of providing business coaching to smart CEOs in the tech sector. Many struggle to get the story of their business straight. It gets clouded in a fog of digital speak. It is hard not to be seduced into colluding with these CEOs trying to improve their PointPoint deck. 

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Posted in: Value PropositionLeadership Coaching

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