Entrepreneurial mindset

According to late President Lyndon B. Johnson, “The land flourished because it was fed from so many sources--because it was nourished by so many cultures and traditions and peoples.” In other words, immigrants have been and will continue to be a vital aspect of American society, helping the nation thrive as an economic powerhouse, a technological innovator, and a cultural melting pot. Especially in a city as ethnically and culturally diverse as New York City, immigrants remain at the heart of…

Leadership can be found all throughout life. From the moment one starts interacting with other human beings, leadership starts to take over due to the natural tendency we have to follow. Everyone has their own form of leadership. The most noticeable form of leadership is when one is incredibly vocal when leading. These people are the ones that you will pick out from afar. Another type of leadership which is just as great, if not better, is leading by example. These are the people who will…

I attended work experience at the Media Resource Centre, I gained new knowledge and skills in marketing and a work environment. The Media Resource Centre focuses on new entrepreneurial filmmakers and helps them in their journey to success as well as holding various events. Marketing and event coordination is a big part of the Media Resource Centre. From my week of work experience I wanted to gain knowledge of various careers (mainly marketing) and what qualities and attributes are best suited to…

their income to help fund the schools (Kingkade). This solution is a start to students being able to afford college and being able to recieve a higher education. Numerous people have the mindset that even though college is a great opportunity, that they will never be able to afford it. We need to change this mindset. Conclusion The government and even college should lower the cost of college to end the financial burden of college to ensure a better education for all. When we have steep…

Prior to leaving on my Global Business Trip to China, there were three books that brought a better level of understanding about cultural differences. David Livermore’s Leading with Cultural Intelligence, Peter Engardio’s Chindia, and Steven Rundle’s Great Commision Companies; The emerging role of Business in Missions. This journal will discuss some of the main points and concepts that I feel made reading them beneficial to my trip to China. Leading with Cultural Intelligence David Livermore…

Tidd et al (2005, P.3) states that “innovation is driven by the ability to see connections, to spot opportunity and to take advantage of them”. However, it is creativity that gives that ability to conjure up the ideas and Cummings (1998) supports this. He very much describes creativity as the idea generating stage. Martins and Turblanche (2003) also supports this theory and offers a definition for the context of organisational creativity. They state that: “…creativity can be defined as the…

Cuba has begun to open its economy to integration, most importantly, with the United States. However, their economy has been suffering due to two major economic shocks, which has resulted in the Cuban communist regime introducing new economic and regulatory reforms. These reforms have spurred a transition to a more market-based economy as the Cuban people have been given more opportunities than ever before to establish ownership over small businesses in approximately 200 categories. However,…

MLSDev) One of the major causes of job burnout is an overwhelming amount of work a person has to deal with over extended periods. Entrepreneurial startup owners usually have to keep in their mind nearly every aspect of their work, which can easily lead to job burnout. Training your time-management skills is as important as getting all those tasks done. Set a positive mindset. Remember that you do not spend time working, you invest it into something bigger. Visualize your annual personal and…

reader that a real education is not necessarily found in the classroom, but many times in practical life experiences. Adams second purpose is to list the seven most important lessons he feels are elements of a real education, especially for more entrepreneurial minded than scholarly students. I am not sure if Mr. Adams’ intention was to have this effect or not, but I noticed his “can-do” attitude…

Staying Foolish: Academic Reflections on the Life and Career of Steve Jobs, Hurley-Hanson and Giannantonio pinpoint that “Steve Jobs' personal story and business success reflect the American dream. The highs and lows of his career path embody the entrepreneurial spirit.” He carries credibility throughout each graduate’s mind without speaking a word because of who he is and what he has done. His success in life contributes to his persuading each individual with his speech. His credibility allows…