Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps for Building a Billion Dollar Network

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Supercharge your business or career by staying true to your authentic self In Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps to Building a Billion Dollar Network, accomplished entrepreneur Shelly Omilâdé Bell and author Sheena C. Howard deliver an honest and engaging discussion of how to think differently about getting your business funded as a female entrepreneur of color. In the book, you’ll find the mindsets, tools, tactics, and strategies you need to succeed in a venture capital environment that is largely designed by―and for―white males. You’ll learn how to apply your own unique story and background and prioritize valuable relationships to create your own pathway to a fully funded business. You’ll also discover: An acknowledgment and highlighting of those obstacles that remain in place and stand in the way of women of color in businessHow to break through those obstacles while doing things your own wayStrategies for achieving your next goal, whether that’s building a business, creating social impact, or looking for a raise An essential and insightful resource for entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders of color, Originate, Motivate, Innovate is the no-nonsense, hands-on book that professional women of color have been waiting for. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Foreword A Treasure Among Us Introduction Part I Originate Chapter 1 The Power of Asking Questions Inside Rooms with Star Power Business Strategy and Biased Questions Become a Better Negotiator Chapter 2 Create S.P.A.C.E. “Fail-Safe” Business Framework The “S” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Safety The “P” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Predictability The “A” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Access The “C” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Collective The “E” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Engagement Chapter 3 Be Authentic and Build Your Brand The Invisibility Paradox Authenticity as a System Hack Part II Motivate Chapter 4 Your Power Is in Your Purpose Your Power Is in Your Thinking Chapter 5 Nothing Moves Without People Perceived Opportunities L.I.A.: Building Relationships Building the Sweet Spot Chapter 6 Resist Being Average: Play Your Cards Right Dig Deeper to Build Taller Resist Average Hires Activate Your Social Capital Hearts—the Believers Spades—the Linchpins Diamonds—the Champions Clubs—the Gatherers Bonus Group—the Jokers Part III Innovate Chapter 7 Intuitive Decision Making The Journey Is Real How to Trust Intuition Intuition Coaching Chapter 8 Living at the Intersection of Multiple Things Don’t Be Nice: Be Selfish Chapter 9 Omí’s Toolkit Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind 3 Laws of Pro Motion Spending Your Coins Hiring Smart About the Authors Index EULA