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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

𝕖𝕔𝕝𝕚𝕡𝕤𝕖𝕕

The world stopped in New York as the eclipse took place in one of the strangest experiences I've had in this city. Offices emptied, sidewalks filled and the populace spilt

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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

Tartan Sells

I've been considering this week how my sales message alters depending on where I am in the world. For example, if I am engaging with a prospective new client for my advisory

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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

Seek Progress, not Perfection

I love this short interview with the British actor Max Beesley who touches on two subjects very close to my entrepreneurial heart: Resilience and Perfectionism.

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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

From Networking to Connecting

I often speak of "The Ask" as the key tool you should deploy when networking. Your Ask is your superpower for optimizing your investment in attending gatherings and involves

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How to win when networking

Anyone involved in business will be familiar with the challenge of making the most of their time networking. Now let's be clear by "networking" here I mean approaching a room

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“When will my hands and leg grow back?”

I recently wrote an article about the importance of acceptance in my life. One of the joys of LinkedIn is that when I publish on this platform your comments enrich my words

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Russell Dalgleish
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The goal is not to sell the business

In the UK every Tech entrepreneur I meet with seems to define their ultimate goal as to "exit" their business. Admittedly many are pitching for investment and hence a plan

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Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

Easter Planning

For many, especially those with young children Easter can be up to a two-week holiday. The break from work can commence as early as Thursday this week. So as an entrepreneur

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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

SIXTY

The day has finally arrived. The 60th anniversary of my birth. Yes I know it's only a number but it does feel like a large number, something significant and a moment to

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Senior Service

Today I entered a new stage of life. I passed through a door from which I cannot return. From here on I will be treated differently. And I'm excited!

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The most powerful word in my life!

As a young man, I would fight to get my way. I would take resentment against those who disagreed with me. In that world nothing was ever my fault, whenever anything went wrong

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Russell Dalgleish
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Maintaining Momentum

As an entrepreneurial leader, we never find it hard to fill our day. We have meetings to attend, tasks to complete and customer expectations that must be hit. We also have

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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

Are we doing enough?

Are we witnessing gender equality in entrepreneurship, investment and opportunity for female and male lead businesses. The answer in the latest The Gender Index report is

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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

Scotland's other national drink

I received this picture today from Scottish Business Network Ambassador Peter Gardiner in Sydney Australia. It created a laugh-out-loud moment in our household

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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

"carpe diem"

☀️ First day of the month. ☀️ Last month of the quarter. ☀️ Winter is receding and Spring will be with us soon. ☀️ Momentum is with you today - seize this moment!

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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

Don't get Blocked

Have you been enticed by a marketing company or lead generation agent to sell to folks on LinkedIn by firing out messages to your connections? It sounds like a good theory

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Russell Dalgleish
Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

StartUp Sweden

I was looking to pen a few words this morning to capture my insights into the Swedish Tech Start-up scene but this article by Ebin Ephrem Elavathingal captures this better

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How do I do what I do?

I am not special. I possess no unique talents or skills. I was never trained to be an entrepreneur. But I do know one secret which when understood can accelerate

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A Scottish Roar

Scotland can be a confusing concept for many. A Country > Our young football players have qualified for the European championships this year. A Nation > As part of the UK

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Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

Good Design = Good Customer Service

I arrived at the Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport last night with low expectations. On a previous overnight stay at a hotel "close" to Stansted airport

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Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

A message for the young Scottish entrepreneur

As someone who works with entrepreneurs from across the globe I am reminded daily, by them, of the advantages of securing a UK base. They tell me about the amazing business

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Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

Repairing the Planet

I believe that we possess the talents and assets to address the greatest emergency our species has ever faced - Climate Change. The causes of climatic change

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Flying the flag Scottish Business

I reach the final stage of my visit to the US today as I arrive in New York, one of my favourite places for doing business. I think I've probably attended more meetings

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Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Global Ecosystem Builder

Do you know the way to San Jose?

These words sung so beautifully by Dionne Warwick are ringing in my ears today as we drove from Los Angeles up to the most famous of destinations in Silicon Valley

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