How to Network as a New Entrepreneur
Deciding to follow your passion and become an entrepreneur is no easy feat. One common hurdle new entrepreneurs face is a lack of resources—whether it be funding, marketing, customers, etc. While these are legitimate concerns, an often overlooked advantage startups have are their personal and…
Tips for Effective Virtual Leadership
Leading hybrid teams is no easy feat, but with business coach Scot Rourke’s tips on effective virtual leadership, your team will be able to manage this change with ease. Although more and more people are returning to offices for work, there’s a growing number of…
Greater Seattle: Girls on the Rise applications now open
Freshmen girls in the Greater Seattle area are welcome to apply to Girls on the Rise, a leadership development program with female students in mind. Girls on the Rise is a spin-off of a similar leadership development program, called Women on the Rise. Both programs…
3 Traits of a Leader
What makes a great leader? When developing leadership development programs, Scot Rourke often asks his clients this question. What do you think makes someone a good leader — and what doesn’t? Here are 3 common traits of leaders: Integrity A natural — or even trained…
Applications open for leaders in agriculture and food
For generations, New York has welcomed innovators in an environment that embraces forward-thinking. With so many of the world’s largest corporations headquartered in the Big Apple, NYC has cemented itself as a hotspot for innovative leaders to launch their ideas. But there’s more to New…
Leadership Development Programs in Virtual Reality (VR)
JENSON8, a developer of Virtual Reality (VR) software, recently announced the release of an innovative new learning and development experience. Scot Rourke discusses this new team-building tool — available now on Oculus Quest2 for Business: Virtual Reality experiences are gaining traction more and more. As…
Leadership San Juan Islands to hold virtual seminars
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Leadership San Juan Islands is determined to host their annual community seminars. This year, the 2021 community seminars will be held virtually. Attendance is free, although Scot Rourke encourages his readers to register in advance at LSJI. Leadership San Juan Islands…
Kent State to host virtual event
In the age of social distancing and stay at home orders, there’s been no shortage of leadership development programs hosted virtually. Scot Rourke, entrepreneur and leadership consultant, highlights Kent State’s upcoming Ask the Expert event: On January 14, 2021 at 12 PM EST, Kent State’s…
How to Network as a New Entrepreneur
Deciding to follow your passion and become an entrepreneur is no easy feat. One common hurdle new entrepreneurs face is a lack of resources—whether it be funding, marketing, customers, etc. While these are legitimate concerns, an often overlooked advantage startups have are their personal and…
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