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How Social Entrepreneurs Can Have the Most Impact

Harvard Business Review

You can find the answer to the timing question nestled among the facts that David Bornstein lays out in the preface to his book, How to Change the World. And Bill Gates announced he was shifting his priorities from software development to social impact by moving full time to his foundation. In the broader U.S.

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Entrepreneurship Needs to Be a Bigger Part of U.S. Foreign Aid

Harvard Business Review

” In less mature economies and fragile regions of the world, entrepreneurs are just as, if not more, critical to livelihoods and development. The policy debate should really move beyond whether to “do entrepreneurship” to how to seed the businesses that will create the jobs. And this is a budding field.

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How to Make Room in Your Work Life for the Rest of Your Self

Harvard Business Review

If the hum of your career has become so deafening that you struggle to hear those other parts of your life, you’re not alone. For example, one person—a pastor, karate teacher, and yoga instructor—told us about reconciling her jobs into a fulfilling career. To do this, you need to be socially savvy and flexible.

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Entrepreneurs: You're More Important Than Your Business Plan

Harvard Business Review

But he also understood that while a career as a professional athlete was extremely unlikely, sports itself was a multi-billion dollar industry with great opportunity as coaches, trainers, even youth camp organizers. The kids develop discipline and focus, but also practical, marketable skills. Marquis found a way to do this. Importance.