Kia Ora from the EO Queenstown University!
Motivational speaker Mark Inglis speaking during General Session at the 2012 EO Queenstown University.
The highly anticipated 2012 EO Queenstown University (currently being held in Queenstown, New Zealand, from 22-26 February) kicked off with a conch shell call, Maori dancing and a rousing presentation led by explorer, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Mark Inglis. People laughed, people cried (I think) and everyone left General Session full of energy and excitement.
That energy was applied to a night of networking at The Skyline, where members from around the world participated in a “100% Kiwi Welcome Evening Social.” Over the course of the night, members ate food fit for a king (oysters, venison, shrimp the size of footballs); participated in a luge; enjoyed a ride in a gondola; and traded business cards against a backdrop of beautiful Queenstown.
Another update coming tomorrow!
How I Promoted Perfection at Work
By Barry Raber, an EO Portland member and president of Business Property Trust
What do you say to an employee who achieves perfection? In America, when someone does something right the first time, we often say, “You nailed it!” This adage refers to a hammer hitting its mark with precision. The person who “nailed it” managed to do stellar work on a project, and often without being asked twice. Read more
Hiring Practices of a Green-Sector Business
By Deam Roys, an EO At-Large member and president and CEO of Roys & Assoc.
Success in business is predicated on people, and successful businesses know how to find them. In the green energy space in particular, an organization’s credibility and long-term growth are tied to its hiring practices. Having access to the very best talent across the renewable energy industry is paramount to a company’s success. Read more
EO Tweets of the Week
Hey, guys! Check out our EO Tweets of the Week!
@EOArizona: Check out our #EOAZ Member Profile on Robert Clinkenbeard @clinkyzone bit.ly/wBnMZS
Discussion on entrepreneurship, philanthropy and our community with @nenshi this morning for @EntrepreneurOrg. Thank you@WBrettWilson!
“believe, move, act. the money will follow” -octane RT@EntrepreneurOrg: RT @EONYC: What quote, lyric, or poem inspires you? #EO #EOthrive25
@EntrepreneurOrg I have a good feeling we are going to be best friends! I love #fuelingtheentrepreneurialengine
Tips for Helping the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs!http://bit.ly/Apu5Lg #EO #EOthrive25
Attitude Matters in Business
By Conor Neill, an EO Spain-Barcelona member and CEO of TaxiJet
As a business owner, you tend to hear a lot of stories about better business tactics, tips and tricks of the trade, and lessons about management. Out of all of them, there is one story that has stuck with me through the years. It’s a story that taught me to enjoy every aspect of business, and that every day brings new opportunities to learn and excel. Here is the story:
Two men, Bill and Frank, begin working at a hotel the same day. They are intelligent, educated and ambitious. The manager of the hotel greets them and hands them both doorman uniforms. They are to begin opening and closing the doors, helping with bags, flagging taxis, etc. Read more
Taking a Break from Business
By Mark Graham, an EO Toronto member and president of Right Sleeve Marketing, Inc.
A few years ago, my family and I rented a cottage in rural France for a month. It happened at a hectic time in our personal and business lives, and I felt that going away for an extended break would give me some much needed perspective.
At the time, I had fallen into the common entrepreneurial trap of no longer being able to see the forest for the trees. I own a promotional products company, and after five years of running the business, I was starting to lose steam. Some time off was what we needed, but not the average “let’s take the family to Disneyland” kind of trip. We wanted to get away and really enjoy life by living in another country, away from the normal tourist attractions and without any formal agenda. Read more
Infographic: Building the Better Entrepreneur
Find out some demographics about entrepreneurs with this infographic!
The Importance of Reputation During Crises
By Ardian Elkana, president and director of Avigra Communications
Although most countries have been hit hard by the current global financial crisis, Indonesia has not suffered that much. In fact, Indonesia is one of only three countries in Asia with positive economic growth during this crisis. Apparently, the 1998 Asian “monetary quake” has left many Indonesian companies more prepared to face the current financial tremor. I run one of them. Read more
EO Tweets of the Week
Hey, guys! Check out our EO Tweets of the Week!
@DaveKerpen Entrepreneurs: Your 1st business, you’ll learn. Your 2nd business, you’ll earn. And your 3rd business, you’ll give back.
@EO_MeghannS: Did you know #EO hit 8,005 members?! We’re bigger than ever! that’s how we THRIVE. #EOthrive25 #entrepreneur#global
@kalikayap: – fantastic presentation from #EO SF member on online tools – Fuze Presentation, Google Talk, Google Voice, Yammer, Love it!
@hak300 EO Saudi Arabia was honored to have@warrenmacdonald in a great inspirational event. Thank you Warrenpic.twitter.com/T0DGdUFn
@govindh: Nice shout out from @NHL_Sensfor @EntrepreneurOrg, celebrating 25 yrs of business leadership & growth. #EO
Building Your Life and Marriage through Travel
Like many EO members, when I travel, I like to stay in the best hotels and enjoy the luxuries my success can afford. But for my wife (Jennifer) and I, the most priceless experience is not found in the VIP section.
We have a passion for adventure travel; specifically, learning about a country through taking the less-traveled roads, seeing sights that most tourists don’t see, and living with local people that have never met a tourist. If done right, we will feel out of your comfort zone, but rest assured, this is where the magic happens. Read more
