1871 Partners With Member Company Get20 To Provide On-Demand Mentoring For 1871 Membership

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This post is part of the Hyde Park Angels Entrepreneurial Education Series, which brings together successful, influential entrepreneurs and investors to teach entrepreneurs everything they need to know about early-stage investment through events, articles, videos, and more. If you are interested in learning more about raising a round, save the date for “Early Stage Investment 101” on June 17.

[Read more…] about 3 Foolproof Ways to Get the Most Out of Office Hours

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It’s rare that a week goes by without my having an intense and well-intentioned conversation about someone’s fear of baby-faced disruptors crashing into their business.  Most of these talks are initiated by mid-level and middle-aged managers at large firms whose businesses are usually comfortable incumbents, for the moment, in various large and complicated marketplaces. But they’re running a little scared because they know that new levels of competition and new kinds of competitors are clearly on the horizon.

[Read more…] about Use a Mirror to Mind Your Own Business First

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I’ve been struggling for a while now in trying to make some sense of how we should manage social sharing as a viable marketing tool and also as another critical communication channel for our businesses. Content marketing is here to stay, but–notwithstanding the myths of virality– it doesn’t happen by itself, no one can make it happen for you, and it almost never happens overnight. (See The Trouble With Social Media .) Nonetheless, while no one knows what makes a mega-viral hit, some players have emerged who can help you press your winning bets, amplify the impact of the “stories” that sell, and use your always finite resources in ways that will get you the most bang for your buck.

[Read more…] about Smart Sharing Isn’t Simple–Learn the Right Approach

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Our “Mentoring at 1871” interview series will feature 1871 community members who have made a valuable contribution to our network. The new interview initiative is a collection of stories, stories that highlight what Chicago leaders have gained by participating in the 1871 mentorship program. Here’s what William Robinson, Vice President at Silicon Valley Bank, has to say about mentoring at 1871:  

[Read more…] about Insider Insights: 1871 Mentor William Robinson

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As we continue to read less and less and watch and listen to ever-increasing amounts of content–and the younger you are, the less you read– it’s becoming clear that new types of communication skills are going to be essential for any kind of success in our schools, our businesses and our lives. Not to mention our politics because, say whatever else you will about his messages, The Donald is a master communicator and it’s no accident that he left the dirty dozen and a half in the dust.

[Read more…] about 7 Tips for Talking From TED’s Head, Chris Anderson

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It’s getting to be graduation season again. Every year I’m asked to speak and the temptation to save time by repurposing my prior talks is substantial — especially because I’m personally convinced that those prior words of wisdom were not only invaluable, but timeless as well. But being consistent (or lazy) requires you to be just as ignorant today as you were a year ago and I’d like to think that — even at my advanced age — I’ve learned, re-learned and unlearned a few new and important things.

[Read more…] about Memo to Grads: Life’s Too Short to Be a Bore (or Chore)

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