Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Enterpreneurship - podcasts

http://ecorner.stanford.edu/podcasts.html

Understanding Venture Capital

Description

As a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Dana Mead supports entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to make major impact through life science technologies and ventures. In this lecture, Mead talks about Venture Capital, offering great insights about Silicon Valley and life as a venture capitalist.

http://ecorner.stanford.edu/authorMaterialInfo.html?mid=2787

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Leadership - communication

I heard recently in some radio:
"I can only take responsibility for what I say, but I can't take the responsibility for what you understand."
At the beginning I thought that this is very true, but later I realised that I spent a lot of time at work to make sure that people understand what I say. I believe that this is one of the most important skills for a good leader and a leader is a person who must take responsibility for that.

Robert Kiyosaki - practical thoughts

If you like to start a day with a practical thought check Robert Kiyosaki posts.

Jan Wojcikiewicz - another great businessman

Another great businessman, this time, native one :). Unfortunately the article is only in Polish:
Jan Wójcikiewicz, polski Conrad Hilton

Interesting article about getting things done

Just F... Do It, interesting article about getting things done:
What Makes an Entrepreneur? Four Letters: JFDI

Steve Jobs - an interesting speech

Steve Jobs is a great example of determination. I wish it everyone who wants to be successful in business. Very motivating speech:
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address