Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 8, 2016

In the fall of 2015, after spending two years in a small town in the Ruhr Valley starting to learn German (I will appreciate Mark Twain’s perspective on the sprache so much better going forward), I moved to Frankfurt to begin my Executive MBA at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. And yes, change comes more slowly here.

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Harvard Business

MAY 22, 2018

If you’re asked to speak at a conference or event, it’s likely because you’ve demonstrated expertise in your particular subject. To provide a great experience for attendees, you generally want to focus on the topic the organizers have requested – the “greatest hits” that you’re known for.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Having influence in the workplace has “clear value,” says Dorie Clark, author of Entrepreneurial You. “Blogging about your subject on LinkedIn or for your company newsletter” is another way to show what you know. How can you become a go-to person that others look to for guidance and expert advice?

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Harvard Business

APRIL 12, 2016

It’s a large, complex topic – and a large, complex continent — but Kenyan tycoon Chris Kirubi captured the essence succinctly. What startups do rely on heavily is entrepreneurial zeal and a talent for problem solving. Like many promising new markets, African technology has been the subject of hype.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 17, 2016

In 1985 Peter Drucker argued for a shift toward an entrepreneurial society, one where “executives in all institutions…make innovation and entrepreneurship a normal, ongoing everyday activity.” Thirty years on, how far have we progressed toward Drucker’s entrepreneurial society? Consider our means first.

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