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Women as Microfinance Leaders, Not Just Clients

Harvard Business Review

We're a network of microfinance organizations; we exist to share practices and develop the leadership skills required by a sector that has grown up fast. And as you might be aware, microfinance is a phenomenon that, while it did not set out to be "for women," has mainly turned out to be.

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Servant Leadership Observer ? November 2010

Modern Servant Leader

Who Is Accountable for Your Career? Careers for Servant Leaders. Peer-to-Peer Microfinance: A Sustainable Solution to Poverty. Leadership as a Product Purhcased by Followers. Productivity. Identify Your Leader’s Weakness. Do You Practice Artificial or Authentic Accountability? The Answer May Surprise You.

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The Innovation Mindset in Action: Shantha Ragunathan

Harvard Business Review

Sasikala, a Block Development Officer (BDO), talked to the Kodapattinam villagers about microfinance , only Shantha, of all the villagers, saw the opportunity and took action. Undeterred, Shantha persisted until she persuaded the required number of people to sign up for the microfinance project. Shantha expanded the pie.

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

Harvard Business Review

Shonda Rhimes, with four television shows simultaneously in production, is an entertainment industry titan. 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. VANDAL Photography/Getty Images. It is running a marathon.

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Entrepreneurs: You're More Important Than Your Business Plan

Harvard Business Review

And we are often happy to review these start-up plans — which include the typical elements such as a product description, competitive analysis, estimate of market size, and projected financials. Some member of our staff at Echoing Green, an angel investor and grantmaker in social enterprise, hears this request every week.