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ETL Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Podcast

Gregory Waldorf, eHarmony

5 Must-Haves of an Entrepreneurial Career

Greg Waldorf, CEO of the online matchmaking service eHarmony.com, describes the essential components of a successful entrepreneurial career. He believes that working with great people, taking risks, adaptability, passion and timely execution of plans can lead to success for entrepreneurs. He draws parallels between the satisfaction found through finding the right career path and a fulfilling relationship.

Podcast 54 minutes

Gregory Waldorf, eHarmony

Facing the Unexpected with Adaptability

Waldorf believes that in an entrepreneurial career, nothing plays out as expected. Being flexible and willing to adapt to new things is the key to success.

Video 4 minutes

Gregory Waldorf, eHarmony

Working with Great People

Waldorf underlines the importance of collaborating with great people; people with qualities similar to those of good teachers or bosses. Once the right set of people is found, the company can function better on its own, he says.

Video 4 minutes

Gregory Waldorf, eHarmony

Do Not Wait: Put your Plan into Action Now

Waldorf believes it is important to grab opportunities as they come instead of waiting for the right moment. It is not an easy path, he notes. For this reason, he says an entrepreneurial career is not for everyone.

Video 5 minutes

Gregory Waldorf, eHarmony

Passion: The Driving Force Behind an Entrepreneurial Career

It takes time to find the right career. You should not work on something you are not passionate about, says Waldorf. Instead, he emphasizes that people should work on a cause that they really care about.

Video 5 minutes

Gregory Waldorf, eHarmony

Taking Smart Risks While Not Following the Safe Path

Waldorf believes it is important to be self directed and follow one's passion. Assessing risk, having success in past endeavors, and finding good people can mitigate the effect of following the path less traveled.

Video 6 minutes

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