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Steve Blank
Father of Modern Entrepreneurship
Steve Blank is a professor of entrepreneurship and former serial entrepreneur. His latest book is The Startup Owner's Manual.
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Working Hard Is Not the Same as Working Smart
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Why Admitting Your Mistakes Will Make You a Better Leader
I was always aggressive and relentless -- until a series of Zen-like moments helped me move to a different level that changed how I operated.
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