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Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO

Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO

By Beverly Jones

50 Indispensable Tips to Help You Stay Afloat, Bounce Back, and Get Ahead at Work. Career Press, 2016.

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A brief summary of Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO

A strategic guide for overcoming workplace challenges, accepting change, and learning to give and receive positive feedback, based on real-life examples that come from interviews with successful entrepreneurs.

Key insights in Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO

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What do you get from this book? Strategies for removing mental roadblocks and building a rewarding career
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Being an “Intrapreneur” means learning to think like an entrepreneur and developing the skills you need for a successful career
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Branding is critical to becoming an entrepreneur; everything from how you dress to your inner voice will help define you
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Learning to smile, accepting praise, and giving positive feedback are critical skills for any leader when building a network
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Turning work into a game and creating a brag file can positively impact your confidence and foster executive presence
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The Sugar Grain Process breaks large goals into achievable baby steps that will get you moving towards your goal
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Setting priorities can help you communicate with your boss and develop the “Jimmy Fallon Touch”
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Following the “80/20 Rule” in conjunction with a good mentor can keep you focused on what matters most
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Difficult colleagues can drain your energy unless you control your attitude, redirect your focus, and fall back on your community
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Changing careers isn’t always possible, but you can develop strategies to help you adapt and love your current job more
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Team leaders should express gratitude when due, set measurable goals, and create checklists
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Big Project Letdown can be minimized by ignoring rank, staying focused, and expertly herding cats
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Setting large goals can feel just as daunting as organizational changes and ageism, but each of these challenges is surmountable
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Art is integral to innovation; look for a company that nourishes creativity, but leave your old job on good terms
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Who should read Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO

CEOs • entrepreneurs • business professors and students • managers • small business owners • anyone interested in moving up the corporate ladder

About the author of Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO

Author and attorney Beverly Jones is a business coach, consultant, and former Fortune 500 energy executive. She hosts numerous workshops across the country dedicated to helping professionals develop leadership skills. Her popular NPR podcast, Jazzed About Work, features live interviews with guests who share inspirational career advice.

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