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The 1 Thing a Business Leader Must Do to Succeed

May 16, 2013 By Staff Leave a Comment

1. Build A Strong Leadership Team We used to invest in technology. Then it was marketing. Then we woke up and realized it was all about the people. Bringing in the best, seasoned, Director/VP-level talent over the past 18 months has really helped the owners bring the company's goals back in focus. Do your systems, workflow and technology always need to be evolving? You bet. But at a certain point in company's growth, you will NEED an experienced leader helping you architect those things if … [Read more...]

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THE TWO LAWS

May 14, 2013 By John Jonelis Leave a Comment

IMSA Kids at MIT Enterprise Forum John Jonelis From a special correspondent - Mark T. Wayne: Frankly sir, I am flabbergasted! This is something beyond my experience! Think of it. High school students turned serious entrepreneurs. These are children in suit and tie—teams of them politely waiting to speak in turn without interrupting the others. Not so much as a spit wad—do you hear me? Not one! That in itself is cause for more than casual interest. And no fluff here, sir! These kids seeks … [Read more...]

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What Executives Can Learn from Lebron James

May 12, 2013 By Staff Leave a Comment

"The first time I stepped on an NBA court I became a businessman." - Lebron James Over the weekend I was honored to be on an entrepreneurship panel at my 10 year business school reunion. Six entrepreneurs from a wide range of fields including healthcare, fitness and software, all referred to managing their psychology as their most significant challenge. It is a widely understood fact that the difference between world class athletes like Lebron James and other great athletes is their … [Read more...]

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WHAT’S CLEAN

May 1, 2013 By John Jonelis

Impact Engine - Part 6 John Jonelis ~ VERBATIM from a special correspondent ~ Loop Lonagan here. I’m at a place where my natural greed ‘n’ avarice can do some good fer dis poor worn-out world. This is the Chicago CleanTech Competition—what you might call a race between high-tech global janitorial services. Ten distinguished judges will pick the best o’ da best—companies that’re really doin’ somethin’ to deal with the mess we’re makin’ outa our little corner o' … [Read more...]

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7 Tips’s From A Winner

January 19, 2013 By John Jonelis

Funding Feeding Frenzy - Part 5 John Jonelis VERBATIM transcript of Loop Lonagan’s recorded notes. Loop Lonagan here. I’m gonna go full circle at dis Funding Feeding Frenzy. No, I ain’t drunk—well maybe I am by now—but what I mean is, I’m goin’ back to the start o' this event. After all that stuff I already talked about, I’m finally gettin’ ‘round to the first speaker at the FFF—Palette App—the company that won last time. Like I said, I seen the pitch … [Read more...]

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THE POLITICS OF INVESTING

November 4, 2012 By John Jonelis

The Chicago Innovation Awards – Part 4 John Jonelis I’m at 40,000 feet on Loren Bukkett’s Gulfstream G450 trying to squeeze out his views on two accolades at the Chicago Innovation Awards—the ones they gave to Governor Pat Quinn and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. So far Loren is holding out on me. I splash the last of the Hennessy into our snifters when this doggerel runs through my head: Loren pontificates that prizes to politicians will puncture their perfect performance and I ponder what … [Read more...]

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THE SECRET OF HARD TIMES

October 29, 2012 By John Jonelis

The Chicago Innovation Awards – Part 1 John Jonelis I’m talking to investing legend, Loren Bukkett—the Prophet of Pekin, immediately after a big event in Chicago. “Twelve whole years,” he says. “A hundred percent of their winners are all still in business. And tonight they break that perfect record.” He’s talking about the winners of the Chicago Innovation Awards and he’s got my attention. Which companies are going down? This guy is seemingly unassuming. Uncombed hair. … [Read more...]

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THE GROUPON EFFECT – “Throw yourself into the fire”

June 18, 2012 By John Jonelis

VERBATIM - Transcribed recording from Bill Blaire – as told to John Jonelis This is Bill Blaire reporting on the keynote event at the Second Annual "entrepreneur @ nu" Conference. Why they call it that, I dunno. No capital letters. So how come everybody complains about the way I talk? You figure it out. I’m here with John but he told me I should cover the big interview myself. Pretty good, huh? Well we’re gonna give it a shot. Hope this gizmo’s recording my voice, ‘cause I’m … [Read more...]

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The 1 Thing a Business Leader Must Do to Succeed

THE TWO LAWS

What Executives Can Learn from Lebron James

7 Tips’s From A Winner

THE POLITICS OF INVESTING

THE SECRET OF HARD TIMES

THE GROUPON EFFECT – “Throw yourself into the fire”

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