“In my senior year in high school, we had a project in our class, which was to fill out our tax return. My teacher was really upset with me: she thought I’d made a mistake because I made more than she did.” — Michael Dell, Founder & CEO, Dell

All companies are founded with passion and vision. But as they grow from entrepreneurial roots, sometimes bureaucracy, politics and apathy can stifle fresh thinking. This collection is a critical resource for any company looking to re-energize its workforce and add to its bottom line.

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Who this collection is ideal for: Team leaders and managers at all levels

Featured companies: Dell, Eastman Kodak, Virgin, Zipcar

Whatever your size, keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive.

List of lessons:

Take Initiative

Generating Sales In An Early Stage Business – David Balter, BzzAgent

Creating A Brand Out Of Thin Air – Robin Chase, GoLoco

The Early Entrepreneurial Years – Michael Dell, Dell, Inc.

Finding Solutions To Overcome Larger Competitors – Todd Flemming, Infrasafe

Getting Up To Speed – C. Tate George, The George Group

Building Brand Awareness – Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, easyGroup

The Night That Changed The Course Of Television History – Kay Koplovitz, USA Networks

Knock Down Barriers To Get Where You Need To Go – Pamela Marrone, Marrone Organic Innovations

Take Initiative – Vicky Pryce, Department Of Trade and Industry

Avoid Rigid Thinking – Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia, Wikia Foundation

If You Can’t Work For Someone Else, Work For Yourself – Robert Johnson, Black Entertainment Television

Learn When To Follow Your Instincts – Sir Michael Rake, BT Group

Passion

Love What You Do – Warren Bennis, Marshall School of Business, USC

Exceed Expectations – Peter Ellwood, Rexam Group

Stick To What You Enjoy – Luke Johnson, Channel 4 Television

Have A Vision Of The Future – Peggy Fleming, Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery

The Essence Of The Entrepreneur – Lord Stanley Kalms, Dixons Group

Do What You Love – Howard Lester, Williams-Sonoma

Passion & Commitment – Maurice Levy, Publicis Groupe

Living The Dream – Jerry Rice, San Francisco 49ers

The DNA Of The Entrepreneur – Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop International

Passion & Energy – Robin Ryde, National School of Government

The Power Of Personal Conviction – Peter Seligmann, Conservation International

Passion Leads To Opportunities – Pete Waterman, PWL

Competitive Individuals Create Competitive Businesses – Philip Williamson, Nationwide Building Society

Resilience

Having Faith In Your Idea – Lord Karan Bilimoria, Cobra Beer

Time Management Is An Entrepreneur’s Greatest Challenge – Kellyanne Conway, The Polling Company

Focus On Four Or Five Things – Sir Donald Cruickshank, London Stock Exchange

Persevere And Achieve The Unexpected – Amelia Fawcett, Pensions First, LLC

What’s The Worst That Can Happen… – Jeffrey Hayzlett, Eastman Kodak Company

Maximizing The Opportunity That Is Given To You – Eric Heiden, M.D., Heiden Orthopaedics

Never Take No For An Answer – Brent Hoberman, MyDeco.com

Snatching Victory From The Jaws Of Defeat – Kay Koplovitz, USA Networks

Playing A Poor Hand Well – Mary Cantando, WomanBusinessOwner.com

Be Persistent – Sir David Michels, Hilton Group

Have The Courage Of Your Own Conviction – Dianne Thompson, Camelot Group

Think Entrepreneurially

Starting A New Business Within Your Company – Matt Ferguson, CareerBuilder.com

Provide An Outlet For Innovative Ideas – Stuart Grief, Textron

Don't Let Success Stifle Fresh Thinking – Robert Herbold, Microsoft Corporation

Make It Comfortable To Take A Risk – Shelly Lazarus, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide

Be Alert To New Opportunities – JW Marriott, Jr, Marriott International, Inc.

Seize Opportunities and Move Decisively – Clive Mather, Shell Canada

Setting Clear And Achievable Goals – Roger Parry, Clear Channel International

Encouraging Entrepreneurial Thinking In Large Companies – Mike Southon, Beermat.biz

Moving Into New Markets – Will Whitehorn, Virgin Galactic

You’ve Got To Bet Big To Win Big – Ken Freeman, KKR

To Win Big You Have To Risk Losing Big – Mel Lagomasino, JPMorgan Private Bank

Setting Outrageous Goals Can Put You Ahead Of The Competition – Mary Cantando, WomanBusinessOwner.com

Treat Other People’s Money As If It Were Your Own – Ray Anderson, Interface Inc.

Defining A New Market – Ping Fu, Geomagic

Be Clear What The Aim Is – Sir Gerry Robinson, Allied Domecq

Prove Your Concept Before Expanding – Robin Chase, GoLoco

Developing A Culture Of Speed – K Vaman Kamath, ICICI Bank Limited

Encourage An Entrepreneurial Spirit – Manoj Kohli, Bharti Airtel Limited

Learn When To Say ‘No’ To New Business Opportunities – Karen Kerrigan, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council