Mike Maples on Pattern Breakers: Why Some Startups Change the Future
The following is an excerpt from “Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future” by Mike Maples Jr.,…
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Book excerpts are carefully curated from books selected by StartupNation’s editorial staff, written by leading business authors, thought leaders and entrepreneurs.
What Is Entrepreneurship and Can It Be Taught?
Excerpt from “The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: How to Create Enduring Value” by Andreas Widmer (Matt Holt Publishing,…
15 Books That Every Entrepreneur Should Read
The dog days of summer are here, which means prime reading time. While the warmer weather continues to…
5 Foundational Pillars for a Successful Entrepreneur Lifestyle
Being an entrepreneur isn’t a job. It’s a lifestyle built around your businesses. You have to be all…
Here’s Why Market Timing is Everything When it Comes to Startup Success
The following is excerpted from “SUPER FOUNDERS: What Data Reveals About Billion-Dollar Startups” by Ali Tamaseb. Copyright © 2021. Available…
How Business Consulting Can Prepare You for Entrepreneurship
While not all consultants are entrepreneurs, you can become an expert in your field by learning to hone…
What About Mike? How to Handle a Weak Link on Your Payroll
The following is an excerpt from “Who’s Your Mike? A No-Bullshit Guide to the People You’ll Meet on…
‘The Startup of You’: Why You Need to Embrace Your Free Agency
Excerpted from “The Startup of You (Revised and Updated)” by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha. Copyright © 2012…
The 4 Essential Factors That Make a Good Business Pitch
The following is excerpted from “Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion“ by Meredith Fineman, in agreement…
The Blueprint That Brings Your Business Closer to Success
Adapted excerpt from “Self-Made Boss: Advice, Hacks, and Lessons From Small Business Owners” by Jackie Reses and Lauren…
40 Tips for Millennial Entrepreneurs to Improve Their Leadership Skills
Millennials are making waves. As a generation, they are redefining what a successful career is, with a focus…
Next Time You Think the Cards Are Stacked Against You, Think of Sarah Breedlove
The following is reprinted from “Platform: The Art and Science of Personal Branding” Copyright (c) 2019 by Cynthia…
Why Startups Fail: A Harvard Business School Professor’s Letter to a First-Time Founder
The following is excerpted from the book “Why Startups Fail” by Tom Eisenmann. Copyright © 2021 by Tom Eisenmann.…
Business Leaders Need to Master These 2 Problems
Excerpt from “On Purpose Leadership: Master the Art of Leading Yourself to Inspire and Impact Others” by Dominick…
Crisis Planning: There’s Never Been a Better Time
Excerpted from “Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership,” by Jason Richmond (Ideal Outcomes, Inc., September 2021). Crisis…
Think Intellectual Property First to Protect Your Brand From Competition
The following is excerpted from “Brand Tuned” by Shireen Smith (Practical Inspiration Publishing, September 2021) with permission. Think…
Don’t Hide your Failures, Show the Struggle to Teach Success
The following is excerpted from “Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights From Our Greatest Minds” by Scott Jeffrey Miller.…
How to Identify and Offset Risk to Build a Business That Lasts
The following is excerpted from “Rogue Waves: Future-Proof Your Business to Survive and Profit from Radical Change” by…
Surviving and Thriving Post-Pandemic in a World of Constant Digital Transformation
The following is excerpted from “Everybody Wants to Rule the World: Surviving and Thriving in a World of…
The 6 Elements of a Great Workplace Culture Your Startup Needs in 2021
The following is excerpted with permission from the publisher, Wiley, from “Upstanding: How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility,…