BDE Ventures

BDE Ventures started as an advertising, marketing, consulting, technology, user acquisition, and growth company. Ranked Top 25 on the Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America in Advertising & Marketing. 

Today, BDE Ventures serves as a hybrid investment and advisory firm in the web3, cryptocurrency, video gaming, and blockchain sectors.

Founder, CEO

Forbes Agency Council

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Member

Rolling Stone Culture Council

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Cointelegraph Innovation Circle

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ReBlock Ventures

ReBlock Ventures is an immersive Venture Studio with a focus on Blockchain, NFTs, DeFi, Video games, P2E, and Crypto. ReBlock Ventures is now merged into BDE Ventures.

Founding Partner

Forbes

I write about business, marketing, advertising, blockchain, web3 and entrepreneurship on Forbes.

Contributor

CollaboGate

CollaboGate is a decentralized collaboration platform that matches people who want to collaborate on exciting projects and for companies looking to find great talents. 

The mission is to empower people to live as who they really are by choosing multiple lives, works, communities and economies.

Collaborator

Entrepreneur Media

Contributing Writer

Influencive

Influencive is a digital publication that reaches 10s of millions of people across the world and is considered one of the top in-demand business and entrepreneurship publications. Influencive gives someone everything they need to start, scale and master an online business, learn from top entrepreneurs and business moguls, or dive deeper into emerging technologies and learn about different paths to success.

Founder

Professional Noisemakers

An exclusive full-service digital marketing consultancy serving a wide range of clients with high demand digital marketing services.

Co-Founder

Inc. 500 Entrepreneur. 40 Under 40. Investor in Web3, Crypto, AI, Gaming & more.

Founder of BDE Ventures, a dynamic hybrid advisory firm, investor, and venture studio that supports and invests in early-stage tech, AI, and Web3 projects. Its mission is to nurture groundbreaking innovations and drive the future of technology.

Inc. 500 Recognition: Brian's previous venture, an online advertising, marketing, and consulting agency, proudly ranked in the Inc. 500 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, placing among the Top 25 Advertising and Marketing Companies nationwide.

Affinity.xyz: Founding Member of an exclusive Web3 mastermind group, collaborating with top-tier innovators and thought leaders in the space.

ReBlock Ventures: Founder of a leading venture studio dedicated to advising and supporting Web3, blockchain, crypto, and NFT products, fostering a new wave of digital transformation.

Media Presence: Starred as one of the judges in a globally broadcast "Apprentice" style crypto TV show. Recognized by Forbes as one of the 2023 Crypto Top 40.

Entrepreneurial Journey
A lifelong entrepreneur, Brian has founded, advised, and consulted for multiple companies across diverse industries, including eCommerce, digital marketing, digital publishing, NFTs, blockchain, AI, advertising, video game, and mobile app marketing. 

Publications and Influence
Published Writer: Brian's articles have appeared in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Rolling Stone, Inc. Magazine, Influencive, among others, reaching over 50 million readers.

Influencer Recognition: Named one of the most influential millennial entrepreneurs by Inc. Magazine and recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as an "inspiring influencer to follow.” Awario listed Brian among the top 3 digital marketing influencers globally in 2019.

Digital Presence: With over 1 million followers, his personal brand and platforms reach millions, inspiring and educating audiences worldwide.

Influencive: Founded Influencive, a pioneering digital publication that has attracted over 100 million readers, spotlighting young entrepreneurs and influencers even before the "influencer" movement became mainstream.

Passions and Speaking Engagements
Brian's enthusiasm for Web3, crypto, NFTs, video games, AI, and blockchain is reflected in his active investments and thought leadership. He frequently speaks on global stages and panels, sharing insights on the future of these technologies.

Good people don't quit jobs. They quit:

Original Content Creator: Andrew Lokenauth (give him a follow)
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Good people don't quit jobs. They quit:

1. Low Pay:

People work to make money.

When you're not fairly compensated for your work, it's hard to feel motivated or valued.

Top performers know their value in the market.

Good employees should be paid fairly for the work they do.

2. Bad Leadership:

Bad leaders don't listen, don't care, and don't help their team grow.

Bad bosses who are incompetent, unethical, unsupportive or abusive make it impossible to stay motivated and productive.

Good leaders inspire, empower, and develop their team members, creating a positive work environment.

3. Toxic Workplaces:

Nobody wants to work in a place that makes them feel stressed and unhappy.

In toxic workplaces, people are mean, work is unfair, and nobody trusts each other.

This can be due to things like bullying, harassment, or a negative company culture.

4. Micro-Management:

No one likes to feel like they're being watched over constantly.

This can make workers feel like they have no freedom or trust.

When employees feel suffocated by excessive control, they lose motivation.

If you're being micromanaged, it can be difficult to do your job effectively.

Good leaders trust their employees to do their job and make decisions.

5. No Work-Life Balance:

Work is important, but so is having time for yourself and your family.

If you're expected to be available 24/7, it can lead to burnout.

Companies that overwork people with excessive overtime, unrealistic deadlines and no boundaries quickly burn out their best talent. 

Good workers will find jobs that let them live, not just grind endlessly.

6. Lack of Opportunities:


Employers should provide opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.

Offering training, promotions, and new challenges keeps employees engaged and motivated. 

Companies should invest in their workers’ growth to keep them from leaving.

7. Feeling Undervalued:

Good people quit jobs when they feel undervalued and unappreciated. 

People like to know that their hard work is noticed and appreciated.

It's extremely demoralizing when they don't get the recognition and respect they deserve. 


Employers must recognize and reward employees' contributions and achievements.

8. Office Politics:

Navigating office politics is exhausting and stressful.

Office politics involve favoritism, unfair treatment, gossip, and hidden agendas.

It's like a game where some people win by making others lose, creating a negative environment.

It's not fair, and it makes work stressful.

Employers must create a culture of transparency, fairness, and respect.

Good people don't quit jobs. They quit:

• Low pay

• Office politics

• Bad leadership

• Toxic workplaces

• Micro-management

• Feeling undervalued

• Lack of opportunities
...
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Original Content Creator: Andrew Lokenauth (give him a follow)

Brian D. Evans

The Marketing Game

Original Content Creator: Pierre Herubel (give him a follow)
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Founder: I don't know how to start marketing
Me: Start from "Step 1" of the Marketing Game:

Step 1 - Everything starts with your target audience

- Identify a target market with one main opportunity
- Research this market and pinpoint a problem
- Pull insights to build your business strategy

But a lot of players skip Step 1.

- They jump straight to "Step 2 - Business Strategy"
- They also often skip "Step 3 - Feedback Loop"
- So their "Step 4 - Foundations" is unstable

And a lot of players also jump straight to Level 2:

- They ask directly, "What channel should I use?"
- or "What are the latest tactics to get clients"

On the contrary, some players stay stuck in Level 1:

- "I think our value proposition is not perfect yet"
- "We need to refine the messaging again"

So while playing "The Marketing Game", players can get confused.

It's not an easy game.

- You have to make the right decisions
- You need time, focus, and patience
- You can't skip steps or levels

But once you know the rules, everything gets easier.

You'll find in this infographic a step-by-step guide to play the marketing game.
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Original Content Creator: Pierre Herubel (give him a follow)

How To Make Good Content

Original Content Creator: Nestor Valles (give him a follow)
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Good content doesn't start by opening Google Docs.

Very often, I talk with potential clients who want to start with our content services, 

but they haven’t done any strategy work. 

They don’t have:

➝ A positioning message.
➝ Structured offerings.
➝ Key insights.
➝ Tone & voice guidelines.
➝ Or even a tagline.

On top of that, how can I create unique content if I don't know the personality of the client?

You need to do a lot of work before you can open a Google Doc to start a draft.

That's why I made this guide.

📌 Save this cheat sheet for future reference.

a. The 5-Step Process

➝ Understand the context
➝ Clarify the information
➝ Write the brand positioning
➝ Develop the core concept
➝ Create the content strategy

b. 4 Creation Tools

➝ Perplexity to find ideas
➝ Notion for writing
➝ Figma for graphic design
➝ Taplio for scheduling

c. 5 Tips to Create Valuable Content

➝ Understand your target audience
➝ Pick the right channels
➝ Experiment constantly
➝ Stay on top of relevant trends
➝ Collaborate with others
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Original Content Creator: Nestor Valles (give him a follow)

Inc. 500 Entrepreneur. 40 Under 40. Investor in Web3, Blockchain, AI, Gaming.

Top 100 Excel Shortcuts

Original Content Creator: Nicolas Boucher (give him a follow)
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Here is a preview:

🟠 Basic

1. How to copy text?
Ctrl + C

2. How to cut text?
Ctrl + X

3. How to paste?
Ctrl + V

4. How to undo?
Ctrl + Z

5. How to redo?
Shift + F11

(get the answers 6-25 in the Cheat Sheet below)

⚪ Intermediate

26. How to autosum?
Alt + =

27. How to fill down?
Ctrl + D

28. How to fill right?
Ctrl + R

29. How to do flash fill?
Ctrl + E

30. How to insert hyperlinks?
Ctrl + K

(get the answers 31-50 in the Cheat Sheet below)

⚫ Advanced

51. How to show/hide ribbon?
Ctrl + F1

52. How to create a custom view?
Alt + W + C

53. How to paste special (values only)?
Ctrl + Alt + V > V

54. How to change the font format?
Ctrl + Shift + F

55. How to goal seek?
Alt + A + W + G

(get the answers 56-75 in the Cheat Sheet below)

🔵 Underrated

76. How to move to the next open workbook window?
Ctrl + F6

77. How to move to the previous open workbook window?
Ctrl + Shift + F6

78. How to insert the current date and time?
Ctrl + Shift + :

79. How to paste values & formatting only?
Ctrl + Alt + V > T

80. How to apply or remove cell wrap?
Alt + H + W

(get the answers 81-100 in the Cheat Sheet below)
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Original Content Creator: Nicolas Boucher (give him a follow)

What does the CFO want from the Financial Controller?

Original Content Creator: Abdul Khaliq (Give him a follow)
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What does the CFO want from the Financial Controller?

The CFO has high expectations from the financial controller, which may seem like a challenging task to fulfill.

Unless you have a clear roadmap and understanding of what is expected of you.

From leading and developing teams to establishing a financial governance framework to managing financial operations.

Additionally, you are expected to have abilities to manage compliance and assurance. 

Then, you put leveraging technology and automation into the equation. 

If that's not enough, you must be on top of managing day-to-day tasks and improving processes to enhance efficiency and optimize costs. 

If this feels overwhelming, there is no pressure!

Here's "what the CFO wants from the financial controller" to help you understand and ace the role.

These are the five areas you are expected to excel in:

1- Leadership
2- Managing Expectations
3- Finance Operations
4- Compliance and Governance
5- Processes and Technology

Take these five areas and plan your journey to manage the CFO's expectations. 

What else can you add based on your experience as a financial controller?
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Original Content Creator: Abdul Khaliq (Give him a follow)

Job Interview

Original Content Creator: George Stern (give him a follow)
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The secret to acing any job interview?


Preparation.

To really shine, you must walk in with:
↳Knowledge of the company and the role
↳Your top 3 points about why you'll do great
↳5+ stories from past jobs that highlight your skills
↳And answers to these 12 very common questions

[More details on the graphic!]

1) Tell me about yourself
↳Tip: Decide in advance which of your skills and career highlights best fit the role
↳Answer: Share those as a personal and interesting story, showing how you got started, where you are now, and how this role is the next logical chapter

2) What interests you about this position?
↳Tip: Research the company and role beforehand
↳Answer: Get specific about the impact you want to have and how your skills fit well

3) What are your strengths?
↳Tip: Decide ahead of time which strengths best match the role
↳Answer: Highlight just 2-3 and back them up with memorable stories of times you shined

4) Tell me about a time you failed. How did you deal with the situation?
↳Tip: Show you are humble and growth-oriented
↳Answer: Tell a story of a setback that you quickly recovered and learned from

5) Describe a time when you motivated colleagues. How did you do it?
↳Tip: Show leadership
↳Answer: Highlight a time when you were positive, persistent, and persuasive

6) Tell me about a time you had to handle multiple projects at once - how did you get it all done?
↳Tip: Focus on your time management and reliability
↳Answer: Share an example where you used a repeatable system

7) Describe a time you went through a major change at work. How did you adapt?
↳Tip: Employers are looking for people who are excited about change, not just tolerant of it
↳Answer: Tell a story about a big change that impacted you directly and that you adjusted to quickly

8) Tell me about a time you set a goal for yourself. How did you ensure you achieved it?
↳Tip: Show you can get. things. done.
↳Answer: Pick an example where you succeeded in a replicable way

9) Tell me about a time you disagreed with a boss or colleague. How did it go?
↳Tip: Never badmouth the other person
↳Answer: Pick a time when you had a valid case, communicated it professionally, and reached a positive resolution

10) What are your weaknesses?
↳Tip: Don't use "I care too much" or other cliches - this is about self-awareness
↳Answer: Describe 1-2 that aren't critical to the role and how you've been working on them

11) Any questions for me?
↳Tip: The only question almost guaranteed to be asked
↳Answer: Ask questions that show you're focused on success 

12) Anything we didn't get to discuss that you'd like to add?
↳Tip: Don't say no! Before the interview, think about the 2-3 main points you want to communicate
↳Answer: Reiterate those here
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Original Content Creator: George Stern (give him a follow)

10-Technique Cheat Sheet for Productivity

Original Content Creator: Ronnie H. Kinsey, MBA (give him a follow)
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The bad news: Time flies.
The good news: You're the pilot.

(h/t Michael Altschuler)

Time is your most precious resource.
Yet, how often do you find it slipping away?

In today's world, using time well is more than a skill.
It's a necessity.

That's why I've curated a 10-technique cheat sheet.
It's designed to fit into any lifestyle, any career.

You get all the best time management tools:

🕐 Time Blocking - Master your schedule.
🕑 Flowtime Technique - Work with your own rhythm.
🕒 1-3-5 Rule - Simplify your to-do list.
🕓 2-Min Rule - Tackle small tasks instantly.
🕔 18-Min Plan - Strategize daily.
🕕 GTD Method - Organize and execute.
🕖 Eisenhower Technique - Prioritize wisely.
🕗 Task Batching - Group and conquer.
🕘 Eat the Frog - Start with the tough stuff.
🕙 80/20 Rule - Focus on what truly matters.

So. Many. Techniques.
The beauty lies in its versatility.

Mix, match, or focus on just one.
Find what resonates with you and embrace it.

It's time to take control.
To turn hours into accomplishments
And days into successes.
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Original Content Creator: Ronnie H. Kinsey, MBA (give him a follow)

16 Ways To Improve Your EQ

Original Content Creator: Jessica Luna (give her a follow)
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78% of leaders don't have high emotional intelligence, here's how to fix it:

We want our EQ cake but we don’t want to
buy the ingredients or make it. 

We have been taught by society, parents, school,
peers, etc. that showing emotions is a weakness.
↳ And a distraction to executing. 

So we shy away from having the real, honest 
conversations about emotions at work. 

We rank developing skills like problem-solving
as more important than strengthening our EQ.

The truth?

You can’t have high EQ leaders & employees
without talking about emotions at work. 

And you can’t have high EQ leaders & employees
without providing resources & space to improve EQ.

EQ is comprised of 4 major parts:

1️⃣ Self-awareness - Accurately recognizing & understanding your own emotions, thoughts, perceptions, strengths, limitations, & identity.

2️⃣ Self-management - Using your self-awareness to positively manage your actions and behaviors.

3️⃣ Social awareness - Accurately recognizing & understanding the emotions, thoughts, perceptions, strengths, limitations, & identities of others.

4️⃣ Relationship management - Using your self-awareness, self-management, & social awareness to build & maintain healthy connections.

Use this cheat sheet to learn 16 tips to 
improve every part of your EQ today. 

Share with your team so they can do the same.

I’ll leave you with this - 

“I’m not interested in preserving the status
 quo; I want to overthrow it.” 👊🏼
– Niccolo Machiavelli 


*Stat from Korn Ferry in the survey of 155,000 leaders
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Original Content Creator: Jessica Luna (give her a follow)

10-Technique Cheat Sheet for Productivity

Original Content Creator: Ronnie H. Kinsey, MBA (give him a follow)
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The bad news: Time flies.
The good news: You're the pilot.

(h/t Michael Altschuler)

Time is your most precious resource.
Yet, how often do you find it slipping away?

In today's world, using time well is more than a skill.
It's a necessity.

That's why I've curated a 10-technique cheat sheet.
It's designed to fit into any lifestyle, any career.

You get all the best time management tools:

🕐 Time Blocking - Master your schedule.
🕑 Flowtime Technique - Work with your own rhythm.
🕒 1-3-5 Rule - Simplify your to-do list.
🕓 2-Min Rule - Tackle small tasks instantly.
🕔 18-Min Plan - Strategize daily.
🕕 GTD Method - Organize and execute.
🕖 Eisenhower Technique - Prioritize wisely.
🕗 Task Batching - Group and conquer.
🕘 Eat the Frog - Start with the tough stuff.
🕙 80/20 Rule - Focus on what truly matters.

So. Many. Techniques.
The beauty lies in its versatility.

Mix, match, or focus on just one.
Find what resonates with you and embrace it.

It's time to take control.
To turn hours into accomplishments
And days into successes.
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Original Content Creator: Ronnie H. Kinsey, MBA (give him a follow)

The 3 Keys to Great Leadership

Original Content Creator: Alan (AJ) Silber (give him a follow)
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The Three Keys to Great Leadership.

👇

---> EQ: Emotional Quotient
---> IQ: Intelligence Quotient
---> SQ: Social Quotient

Each key unlocks a crucial aspect of effective leadership.

How?

Let’s break it down:

IQ: Intelligence Quotient

---> Continuous learning, seek diverse perspectives

EQ: Emotional Quotient

---> Practice active listening, develop mindfulness

SQ: Social Quotient

---> Build rapport, engage in active networking

Yes, mastering these keys will elevate your leadership.

But also...

They'll empower you to drive success and inspire your team.

➟ Cultivate emotional intelligence.
➟ Sharpen your intellect.
➟ Strengthen your social skills.
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Original Content Creator: Alan (AJ) Silber (give him a follow)

Build Your Brand

Original Content Creator: Howie Chan (Give him a follow)
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Apple's brand value in 2023: $880 billion.

That's a staggering number.

What is brand value?

It is the monetary worth of your brand if you were to sell it.

Brand takes time to build, it doesn't happen overnight.

Apple was founded almost 50 years ago.

And they've stood for 'different' for most of that time.

According to Kantar, Apple stands head and shoulders above all other brands in being ‘Different’

The best time to work on your brand was probably years ago.

The second best time?

Today.

Steal my cheat sheet to get going 👇🏽

1/ Business analysis
2/ Foundation
3/ Positioning
4/ Structure
5/ Personality
6/ Creative & comms
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Original Content Creator: Howie Chan (Give him a follow)

Give Better Feedback

Original Content Creator: Harry Karydes (give him a follow)
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Giving feedback is a gift, here's how to do it better:

🤝 Effective feedback is a cornerstone of great leadership. It can motivate, inspire, and bring about massive improvement in team performance.

Here are key strategies to refine your feedback skills and empower those around you:

1️⃣ Be Specific: 
↳ Vague comments can be confusing. 
↳ Be clear about what actions were effective and why, and what could be improved, providing concrete examples.

2️⃣ Focus on Growth: 
↳ Frame your feedback in a way that focuses on development and potential. 
↳ Use it as an opportunity to encourage and build up, not tear down.

3️⃣ Maintain a Positive Ratio: 
↳ Try to follow the “5:1 rule”—give five positive comments for every constructive criticism. 
↳ This approach keeps morale high and opens ears to improvement.

4️⃣ Be Timely: 
↳ Provide feedback as soon as appropriate, while the details are still fresh. 
↳ This enhances relevance and impact.

5️⃣ Encourage a Two-Way Dialogue: 
↳ Feedback should be a conversation, not a monologue. 
↳ Invite your team to share their perspectives and engage in a mutual discussion about growth opportunities.

❓ Why Master the Art of Feedback?

🔹 Builds Trust: Honest and supportive feedback establishes a foundation of trust and respect within your team.

🔹 Enhances Performance: Well-delivered feedback can directly influence team effectiveness and individual performance.

🔹 Promotes Learning: It fosters an environment where continuous improvement is part of the daily routine.

🔹 Shapes Future Leaders: By providing constructive feedback, you help team members develop the skills they need to lead.

📌 PS...Great feedback is an art that benefits both the giver and the receiver. It can transform potential into performance.
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Original Content Creator: Harry Karydes (give him a follow)

8 Wake-up Calls For Leaders

Original Content Creator: Nihar Chhaya, MBA, MCC (give him a follow)
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It might be time to change your leadership style:

As a leader, you won't be perfect.

But you can learn from your experiences.

Leadership is a work in progress.

It's important to see when you
could do things differently or better.

How do you know when to change your leadership style?

Pay attention to what's happening around you.

There are always signs: 

❗No one speaks up. 
❗Your employees quit. 
❗Projects keep getting delayed.
❗There aren't any new creative ideas.
❗Your team seems unhappy and unmotivated.
❗Feedback is ignored or avoided.
❗You over-control every detail.
❗Your team is burned out. 

Seeing these signs is the first step to change. 

Don't take it personally. 

See it as an opportunity to grow
both as a leader and a person.

Leadership is about evolution. 
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Original Content Creator: Nihar Chhaya, MBA, MCC (give him a follow)

The Skill / Will Matrix

Original Content Creator: Jade Bonacolta (give her a follow)
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he #1 secret for managing a team

The Skill / Will Matrix:

———

Danny Meyer is an iconic New York restauranteur. He's known for Shake Shack, Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and others.

On the Tim Ferriss Show, he revealed his simple (but brutally effective) 2x2 matrix.

It's the best framework for leaders to decide WHO to spend their time on.

He plots two things: Willingness + Ability.

———

So, where on the chart does he spend the most time as a manager?

Many people would say the bottom two quadrants
↳ the folks who need motivation or need to move on.

Danny disagrees.

He spends the most time in the top two quadrants
↳ the high performers and those who are untrained.

Why? Because they are key to long-term success.

———

And guess what...

Danny doesn't just keep this quadrant in his own head. He puts it on the mirror in his employees' locker room.

He's 100% transparent in how he manages the team.

Every time his team gets ready, they can decide where they are now, and where they want to be. 🙌
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Original Content Creator: Jade Bonacolta (give her a follow)

6 Powerful Models To Decide When To Say No

Original Content Creator: Nirmal C. (give him a follow)
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Make smarter choices - learn when to say No:

1️⃣ Pareto Principle: Maximize Impact 
➥ Focus on the 20% effort that yields 80% of the results. 
➥ Prioritize what truly moves the needle.

2️⃣ Eisenhower Matrix: Distill Priorities 
➥ Separate urgency from importance to make informed decisions & 
➥ Avoid unnecessary stress.

3️⃣ OKRs (Objectives and Key Results): Sharpen Focus 
➥ Set clear goals that help you reject distractions and stay on track with what’s crucial.

4️⃣ MoSCoW Method: Define Musts 
➥ Clearly distinguish between must-haves and nice-to-haves. 
➥ Direct your effort where it counts most.

5️⃣ RICE Scoring Model: Decide with Data 
➥ Use a data-driven approach to prioritize tasks based on Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort.

6️⃣ Kano Model: Satisfy Smartly 
➥ Focus on features that deliver the highest satisfaction. 
➥ Choose impactful delights over trivial tasks.

Saying no can open doors to better opportunities.

Use these ☝ methods to choose wisely.
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Original Content Creator: Nirmal C. (give him a follow)

Leadership At Different Stages Of Growth

Original Content Creator: Rachel Turner (give her a follow)
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As a founder, your past successes might hinder your future growth.

Or, as Marshall Goldsmith says, “What got you here won’t take you there.”

Depending on the stage of business growth you’re in...

...the skills, strategies, and tactics that once served you might become obstacles in the next phase of your journey.

That’s why I created this cheat sheet.

It’ll help you identify your potential pitfalls and steer clear of stagnation.

The cheat sheet has 3 categories:

1. THE STAGES OF BUSINESS GROWTH:

a) Start-up
b) Scale-up
c) Grown-up

2. WHAT YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS AT EACH STAGE (IN TERMS OF LEADERSHIP)

Startup:

- Be single-minded in pursuit of a goal
- Have bulletproof personal confidence
- Be a brilliant tactician
- Convince people in one-to-one pitches
- Have lots of ideas and be able to flex between them

Scale-up:


- Be thoughtful about people and process
- Have a degree of emotional intelligence
- Be a brilliant systems thinker
- Build consensus and high performance in your team
- Assess and implement a few great ideas

Grown-up:

- Be the inspiring figurehead
- Have enormous gravitas and presence
- Be a brilliant strategist
- Inspire/reassure large groups of stakeholders
- Identify and implement one of two game-changing strategic ideas

3. THE 3 LEADERSHIP MODES

a) Brave Warrior (Entrepreneurial): Start-up stage
b) Considered Architect (Operational): Scale-up
c) Wise Monarch (Transformational): Grown-up
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Original Content Creator: Rachel Turner (give her a follow)

How To Lead Gen Z

Original Content Creator: Victoria Repa (Give her a follow)
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Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce by 2025.

Yet, we still don’t know how to lead them effectively.

Here are 10 strategies to retain this new generation of Zoomers:

1) Embrace Technology:
Stay updated with the latest tech trends and tools.

2) Prioritize Mental Health:
Recognize the importance of mental well-being.

3) Champion Diversity and Inclusion:
Create an environment where everyone feels valued.

4) Be a Mentor, Not Just a Boss:
Guide and support your team members.

5) Be Honest:
Value authenticity and transparency.

6) Provide Regular Feedback:
Give frequent constructive feedback.

7) Be Flexible:
Allow flexible work times and locations.

8) Manage Stress and Burnout:
Address high stress and anxiety levels.

9) Offer Learning Opportunities:
Provide opportunities for continuous learning.

10) Give Purpose:
Align work with meaningful values.

👉 To successfully manage Gen Z, we must offer an inclusive, digital-first culture that cares about work-life balance and employee needs.

In other words: 

Company culture should become what it always should have been.
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Original Content Creator: Victoria Repa (Give her a follow)

How to Master Your Body Language

Original Content Creator: Nausheen I. Chen (Give her a follow)
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Your body language could undermine your reputation.

This is how to fix it:

The way you stand.
The way you move your hands.
And even the way you make eye contact.

It can make or break your message.

Here's how you can master your body language:

→ On camera:

Make eye contact with the camera.
Keep your hands visible to emphasize.
Frame yourself at eye-level to convey confidence.

→ In person or on stage:

Keep your feet shoulder-width apart to project stability.
Move purposefully to keep your audience engaged.
Use expansive gestures to convey your authority.

→ Anywhere:

Smile naturally to build rapport and show warmth.
Use open body language to show approachability.
Vary your gestures to keep communication dynamic.

Remember, 

Your body speaks louder than your words.

Master body language to become unforgettable.
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Original Content Creator: Nausheen I. Chen (Give her a follow)

100 Questions For The CEO

Original Content Creator: Oana Labes, MBA, CPA (give her a follow)
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A CEO's success is determined by the questions they can answer.


Want high ROI and pleased shareholders?
A highly engaged and committed workforce?
Industry accolades for governance and ethics?
Consistent revenue growth outpacing competitors?
Reduced operational costs due to optimized processes?
Effective strategies for mitigating risk and handling crises?
Strong customer loyalty and market leadership in key areas?
A technology framework that's safe and empowers innovation?

☑️ Then you need to be able to answer these critical 100 questions. 

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Here are the most vital 100 questions every CEO should be able to answer:

☑️ Leadership and Strategy

- What differentiates us from our competitors?
- How are we cultivating a culture of innovation?
- Are we leveraging our industry network effectively?

☑️ Financial and Operational Excellence

- Are we maximizing profit margins without compromising quality?
- How are we preparing for unforeseen crises?
- Are our sustainability efforts driving business value?

☑️ People Management and Culture

- How are we making ourselves an employer of choice?
- Are employees comfortable reporting unethical behavior?
- Are we proactive or reactive in our media relations?

☑️ Market and Customer Focus

- Are we achieving a positive ROI on our marketing spend?
- How are we turning dissatisfied customers into advocates?
- Are we agile enough to pivot our product roadmap?

☑️ Technology and Global Considerations

- How are we defending against the most likely cybersecurity threats?
- Do we have localized marketing strategies for international markets?
- Are we ensuring business continuity in times of internal crisis?

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➡️ Use this checklist as a strategy setting and measuring tool, to keep you grounded, focused, and aware of the multi-dimensional perspective needed to achieve success.
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Original Content Creator: Oana Labes, MBA, CPA (give her a follow)

The 10/20/30 Rule

Original Content Creator: Soufyan Hamid (Give him a follow)
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He only have 𝟭 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲: limit everything

1️⃣ Limit your slides
2️⃣ Limit your talk time
3️⃣ Limit your text

And this rule has a name

The 𝟭𝟬 𝟮𝟬 𝟯𝟬 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲

👊 10 slides
👊 20 minutes
👊 30 point font

He adapted this marketing/founder pitch rule for 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Because you may have a lot to say

Nobody wants to sleep because of a boring presentation

Don't take this as a religion

It's a simple guideline to make you think about
- decreasing the main deck to the minimum slides
- have a minimum talk time to allow discussion (and go 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁)
- a big writing font so your slides are not too detailed

And since he want you to learn it

Here is his guide
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Original Content Creator: Soufyan Hamid (Give him a follow)

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